Category: pregnancy
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Baby number three positive birth story
Going into my third pregnancy I kept hearing, “third births are tricky.” Last thing I wanted was for this to get in my head. If you’ve heard someone say that, too, then I’m here to give you a positive birth story from a third birth. Positive third birth The lead up My due date was…
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Workouts in the Third Trimester
I’m writing this at almost 38 weeks pregnant, and have just got back from the gym. As I was leaving today, someone said, “Don’t you over do it.” I’m sure it came from a well meaning place, but hearing comments and opinions about your body, your decisions, your work, your workouts, all because you’re pregnant…
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Pack my hospital bag with me – what I’ll be packing for baby number three and what I’ll leave out this time!
I’ve had two babies in hospital. Each time I’ve packed my hospital bag at about 37 weeks. I’m 32 weeks pregnant now and starting to think about what I’ll pack and what I’ll leave out this time. Toiletries After giving birth, I was desperate for a shower. Birth is a messy business. As soon as…
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How to budget for statutory maternity pay
It’s no secret that maternity pay in the UK isn’t great. You’ll get 90% of your average weekly earnings (before tax) then £184.03 or 90% of your weekly earnings (whichever is lower) for 33 weeks. Norway’s parental leave is very generous. Covering 49 weeks at full income, or 59 weeks with 80% income. When I…
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Spinning in pregnancy
If you love spin, you might be wondering, “Can I spin in pregnancy?” and “Is spinning in pregnancy safe?” These are questions I asked not long after I saw those two pink lines. I’m a spin instructor, and have been for 8 years now. I’m also a pre and postnatal personal trainer. And, of course,…
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