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“Patient care should never be a ‘tick-box’ exercise when it comes to being pregnant in your 40s.” Those were my words because that’s exactly how the journey began for me. It started when my midwife suggested taking Aspirin in pregnancy. At first I was annoyed and, frankly, frightened when the hospital midwife advised that I should consider taking Aspirin from Week 14 until the end of my pregnancy. It alarmed…
Ah, the grand adventure of maternity leave, where dreams of returning to the workforce collided with the unpredictable reality of nursery school dramas. Join me on this rollercoaster ride, where the quest for a nursery spot for my little Cyrus unfolded like a Persian rug with more twists than a Shakespearean tragedy. In the tapestry of motherhood, the topic du jour seems to be the TUC’s analysis, declaring UK maternity…
Reader story: Today, I’d like to publish a post on the subject of molar pregnancy. It comes following an email I received from a lady over 40 who has recently experienced it. The lady wishes to remain anonymous, but has agreed to tell her story in case it helps someone else. Please see her story below: I fell pregnant at the beginning of January at 40. It was to be…
Today, I want to share with you the chaotic, yet incredibly beautiful journey of being a mum over 40, navigating sleepless nights, adorable gummy smiles, and the everyday adventures of raising Little C. The Small Victories As a proud maman in my 40s, I find joy in celebrating the small victories and embracing the imperfections that come with motherhood. It’s a rollercoaster ride filled with moments that make you question…
Midwives play a crucial role in the health of both older mums and babies and it’s thanks to them that there are fewer pre-term births, assisted deliveries and greater satisfaction with care. They support women when they are at their most vulnerable and work tirelessly to ensure thousands of births go without a hitch in the community each year. Midwife Pressure Unfortunately many older women still aren’t getting the care,…
Today, I want to share a tale that involves induced labour, a stubborn baby, and a consultant armed with statistics that could make even the bravest mums-to-be break into a cold sweat. So, I’m waltzing into the consultant’s office at 39 weeks, feeling like a superhero. My body has successfully hosted a tiny human for nine months, and I’m ready for the grand finale. I had grand plans for a…
