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How to Prevent & Treat Sore Nipples – by Charlotte Young IBCLC

Charlotte Young IBCLC, founder www.milkmatters.org.uk & www.analyticalarmadillo.co.uk Also by Charlotte Young “Mixing Bottle and Breast, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing” During both antenatal and postnatal consultations, it never fails to amaze me how many mothers expect breastfeeding to hurt. If I visit antenatally, I hear all the awful experiences people have relayed to the mum-to-be. If I visit at 6 weeks plus and ask what the early days were like, I often get told they experienced “the usual cracking and damage you normally get in the first few weeks”. We hear it said that nipples need […]

Hyperemesis is not the same as Morning Sickness

For more information on Morning Sickness and Hyperemesis Gravidarum please read our page on Morning Sickness/Nausea

Water Birth Story Part 2

Water Birth Story in Mother and Baby Magazine 2 See previous post for part 1

Water Birth Story Part 1

Water Birth Story in Mother and Baby Magazine See next post for part 2

Operating Theatre in Ethiopia

Roger scrubbed up and in the operating theatre in Gimbie, Ethiopia.

What Was Your Delivery Room Like?

What was the room like that you gave birth in? Nicer than this I am sure. More comfortable and with a plenty of equipment to assist your delivery should you need it. This is a delivery room in Gimbie, Ethiopia. Women walk for hours to get here to give birth with no pain relief. If you would like to make a donation to help Roger and his team make a difference in Ethiopia please visit our Justgiving site and make sure you mention this site when leaving your details! Thank you!

What is the Antenatal Clinic like at your Local Hospital?

Even if your local hospital is a bit scruffy with outdated decor, it is probably not as bad as this. This is where pregnant women in Gimbie, Ethiopia have their antenatal appointments. If you would like to make a donation to help Roger and his team make a difference in Ethiopia please visit our Justgiving site and make sure you mention this site when leaving your details! Thank you!

Heavy Bleeding at 12 weeks – My Experience.

The point of this post is not to scare anyone, but to give you an example of an occasion where heavy bleeding does not always have to mean something terrible has happened. If you are squeamish then perhaps don’t read much further. 5 days before my 12 week scan, I opened the front door after a trip to the supermarket, and suddenly felt a gush of liquid between my legs. I knew straight away that it was not wee and ran straight to the bathroom. As I pulled my jeans down – blood was pouring out of me at an […]

How to Find a Comfortable Maternity Bra

Emma-Jane Maternity Bras are the largest UK manufacturer of maternity bras and underwear- here they share their tips on how to find the most comfortable and supportive maternity bra. We regularly browse parenting forums to see what mums are chatting about. And one subject keeps on coming up – how to find a comfortable maternity bra. We know that when you’re pregnant, almost everything feels uncomfortable, whether you’re trying to bend over, eat more than three bites of food or go to sleep. With a baby pushing up into your ribs and ever-growing breasts adding to the weight, finding a […]

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