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What It’s Like Moving Home With A Newborn

What It’s Like Moving Home With A Newborn

So, there we were thinking we could master the art of moving home, having a baby, and managing job changes simultaneously. But but life decided to throw these challenges at us all at once, and let’s just say, we were unprepared for it. Grand Plan Our grand plan to move before Little C’s grand entrance into the world was thwarted by a hold-up in the property chain, leaving us signing important documents with a two-week-old bundle of joy in tow.…

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Pregnancy & Birth | Newcastle Upon Tyne

Why dates and walnuts are great for breastfeeding

As an older breastfeeding mum, I was on the receiving end of a lot of dietary advice and support from the in-laws in Persia. I knew I needed to consume about 500 extra calories to maintain my health and milk production, but I wasn’t really sure what I should eat for the best. Midlife Breastfeeding The in-laws suggested I try to eat three to four gerdoo (walnuts) and khorma (dates) every morning with my cup of tea. Now this wasn’t…

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January 25, 2017
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What it’s like to have a miscarriage after 40
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What it’s like to have a miscarriage after 40

Today I’m featuring a guest post on miscarriage. It’s from a 41-year-old lady in the North East who wishes to remain anonymous. Reader story: Today I had a miscarriage. I was eight weeks’ pregnant and just had a gut instinct it was going to happen. It was a feeling I just couldn’t shake these past few weeks because my pregnancy symptoms were few and far between. Now I feel numb, emotional, sad, raw even. Flurry Of Emotions I found out…

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January 24, 2017
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Sobriety & Sippy Cups: Motherhood Over 40, Wine-Free
Pregnancy & Birth | Newcastle Upon Tyne

Sobriety & Sippy Cups: Motherhood Over 40, Wine-Free

It’s been a while since I last tapped away at my keyboard, but today I felt compelled to share a little piece of my life – of being a new mum over 40 sans alcohol. Now, before you start envisioning me as some kind of superhero with a cape made of burp cloths, let me set the record straight. I’m just a regular woman who, against all odds, found herself embarking on the motherhood journey at the fabulous age of…

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January 23, 2017
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Prayers to Pudding: Persian Pregnancy with Sholeh Zard
Pregnancy & Birth | Newcastle Upon Tyne

Prayers to Pudding: Persian Pregnancy with Sholeh Zard

Today, I’m sharing my story of the power of prayers, the sweetness of saffron rice pudding, and unpredictable cravings of a pregnant mum-to-be over 40. Now, after my six-week scan drama, H’s family were determined to ensure a healthy and viable pregnancy, armed with daily prayers and … sholeh zard (saffron rice pudding). Rallying The Troops So, there I was pregnant and more than a bit nervous, when my in-laws decided to unleash a prayer marathon for my well-being. And…

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January 16, 2017
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Planting A Tree For Our New Baby – Why, What And How
Pregnancy & Birth | Newcastle Upon Tyne

Planting A Tree For Our New Baby – Why, What And How

Breathing and relaxation techniques aren’t the only thing a mum learns these days at antenatal classes. There are now a whole host of other things to think about. For example, if you’re not ready to give up your placenta after the birth, you can opt to eat it, give it to medical science or take it home to plant underneath the rose bushes. Plant Your Placenta Yes, that’s right. New mums the world over are now planting their placentas as…

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Forty and Forceps: Little C’s Beeping Delivery
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Forty and Forceps: Little C’s Beeping Delivery

Today, I’m going to tell you all about my forceps delivery experience at the ripe old age of 40. It’s a bit of a bumpy, beep-filled ride. Supportive Sweat-Wiper Imagine having a meticulously crafted birth plan, consultations with consultants, and H prepared to be the supportive sweat-wiper. No, my grand entrance into motherhood took an unforeseen detour through the land of Pitocin-induced labour and epidurals, setting the stage for a childbirth adventure unlike any other. Gamaj, gamaj, gamaj (a type…

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