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When birth isn’t as it should be. What I know now…

CatsKidsChaos — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 05:00:06 +0000

I have given birth twice. I have two healthy children, thankfully. Pregnancy and birth were not easy for me, both times, with health issues for me, and concerns about both babies at the end of each pregnancy. All’s well that ends well though, they say, and we all are here to tell the tale. Sadly, […]

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We fail new mothers…

CatsKidsChaos — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 18:20:53 +0000

I came across an interesting article this week, about the effects of extreme sleep deprivation on new mothers and that this contributes to anxiety and post partum issues like post partum anxiety & depression. We fail new mothers, and despite this being obvious we still aren’t doing much to fix that. As someone who struggled […]

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Hyperemesis Gravidarum awareness.

CatsKidsChaos — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 18:07:47 +0000

As some of you may know, during my two previous pregnancies, I was very unwell. I initially thought I had the usual sickness and nausea that comes with the hormone changes in early pregnancy, but as time went on, it became clear that it was more than that. After continually throwing up, not being able […]

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MAMA Academy – Supporting mums and midwives to help babies arrive safely

CatsKidsChaos — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 23:00:07 +0000

As you know, if you have read this blog, or know us in real life, we are trying to add a 3rd small human member to the Mad House. I have blogged about pregnancy and birth before, and the ups and downs we have faced. I am delighted to be blogging for MAMA Academy, a […]

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I was bloody minded about breastfeeding….Breast is not always best!

CatsKidsChaos — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 05:00:51 +0000

Almost a month ago, I took part in a live discussion, that was broadcast on certain TV channels and online. I was asked to join the panel, to talk about my experience of breastfeeding, the difficulties I had, and what I would do again or what I would suggest to help other women. You can […]

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So, the Bounty pack thing?

CatsKidsChaos — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 05:00:53 +0000

(Image source) Last week, I received an e-mail, asking me to join in and sign the petition, that is being brought against Bounty, who provide sample packs, and take photos of newborns, on maternity wards up and down the country. From what I can work out, having read a few articles, blogs and opinions on […]

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