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When Will Baby Arrive? How Due Date Calculators Work
One of the very first questions every expectant parent has is “When will my baby arrive?” When you’re staring down at that positive pregnancy test, finding out your estimated due date is an
Understanding Types of Emergency Caesarean: Category 1, 2 & 3 Explained
Understanding emergency caesareans may not be on your pregnancy reading list. But. When you’re expecting a baby, there’s so much to think about. From nursery decorating to baby names and I would a
What Happens During a Caesarean Birth?
Whether your caesarean is planned or comes as a surprise during labour, knowing what happens during a caesarean can help ease a lot of the unknowns. I want you to feel informed, calm, and confident, w
Second C-Section after Birth Trauma: Jamie
Love reading positive birth stories? You’re in the right place! Mum of three Jamie desperately wanted a VBAC. She ended up with a second c-section. She never imagined she could enjoy a caesarean
How to Share Your IVF Experience with Loved Ones and New Connections
This is a guest article on IVF and sharing your journey with loved ones was written by Rosie Buckley from contentncoffee.com. Rosie is a freelance writer with a passion for covering topics surrounding
Fiona’s Birth: Preemie baby and retained placenta
Love reading positive birth stories? You’re in the right place. This story is Fiona’s birth. She was induced at 28 weeks due to an infection and baby Cody spent over 8 weeks in the NICU. P
How to Avoid Being Sick in Labour
For many pregnant women, especially those with emetophobia (a fear of vomiting), the thought of being sick in labour can feel overwhelming. While it’s common to feel some nausea during labour, there
Which Celebrities have used Hypnobirthing?
You’ve heard about hypnobirthing, but what actually is it? And which of your favourite celebrities have used hypnobirthing?
“Do any celebrities actually use hypnobirthing?” And the answer is
Can Paracetamol Slow Down Early Labour? The Rumour, the Research, and the Real Story
If you’ve ever called triage in early labour, you probably know what comes next.
“Take some paracetamol and see how you go.”
It’s become such a predictable script that it’
Microplastics in Pregnancy: What Parents Need to Know
Recent research has found microplastics (those tiny fragments of plastic less than 5mm wide) in human placentas. Even more concerning? They’re turning up more often in pregnancies that end early, ra
Kate Middleton and Hypnobirthing: What Can We Learn from the Princess’s Approach to Birth?
Let’s talk about a royal birth story with a twist. And no, I don’t mean tiaras and horse-drawn carriages. I’m talking about something much more powerful: hypnobirthing. Yes, even Kate Middleton,