Tag Archives: Pregnancy

A Guide to the Latest Pregnancy Scans

When I became pregnant with my first child,  the NHS  only allowed one pregnancy scan at 20 weeks and that was it. 3D scans where very new on the market and quite pricey so we decided against it. I ended … Continue reading

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Ten Pregnancy Symptoms You May Or May Not Expect

Guest post by Keris If you suspect you’re expecting, there are plenty of pregnancy symptoms to look out for. Here are a few you’re probably aware of and some more that you may have missed. Late period A late or … Continue reading

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Pregnancy & Newborn Inventory: What I ACTUALLY Needed

The books and magazines would have you believe that you need everything. I’ll let you into a little secret, you don’t need all that stuff, but what you DO need you need A LOT of, especially in the newborn phase. … Continue reading

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Socially Recognised Mothering Standards – Pregnancy, Birth & Newborn

Socially recognised mothering standards eh? Yeah, you know, all that stuff that as a mother you are expected to do and the unsaid standards you are expected to keep [at all times]. 1. One should work until they drop (literally) … Continue reading

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Post Partum Advice I Used

When it comes to pregnancy, birth and therafter everyone has some piece of advice for you. Here are the pick of the (large!) bunch I was given. 1. Buy more vests and babygro’s than you think you’ll need. 2. Take … Continue reading

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Five Generations – Part 4

How long were you in hospital? Great Nan (mother of 3) Well, I wasn’t in hospital but I had to stay in bed for nine days (with a natural birth) and I was allowed up on the tenth day. Nan … Continue reading

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