Siobhan’s Labour of Love (Baby #1)
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by Siobhan Obodai-Payne
9M ago
My pregnancy with Eloise was very easy. As it was my first pregnancy I didn’t know what to expect and how my body would cope, although being a Midwife beforehand gave me a very good idea of what I had to look forward to. There was one downside i remember… This was having extreme nausea and severe heartburn. Heartburn so bad I used to go to bed with a liquid Gaviscon bottle! Nonetheless, i was so amazed seeing my body transforming for my ‘Precious Delivery’.  By my 37th week I had started drinking raspberry leaf tea (as at this point i was ready for my pregnancy to be over. The lack of bei ..read more
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Maternal Mental Health and Mood Booster Tips
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by Precious Delivery
1y ago
You can get depression when you are pregnant. This is called antenatal depression. With help and support most people with antenatal depression are able to manage the condition. If antenatal depression is not treated symptoms can get worse and may continue after the baby is born (postnatal depression). So it is important to get help if you need it. What are the symptoms of depression? Some mood changes in pregnancy are normal, like feeling tired or irritable. But if you’re feeling low and hopeless all the time, and no longer enjoy the things you used to, talk to a midwife or GP. Signs and sympt ..read more
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Tips On Staying Safe At Work During Pregnancy
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by Siobhan Obodai-Payne
2y ago
Pregnancy is a time of excitement, but for many it is also a time of uncertainty and worry.  If you work, you may be worried about telling your boss you’re pregnant. You may even have concerns about certain job duties that may put you or your baby at risk (especially with COVID-19). Here’s what you need to know about safely working through your pregnancy, your rights, and some tips on when and how to tell your employer you’re pregnant. 1. Take Regular Breaks-   Working during pregnancy can be very exhausting especially during the first trimester. It is important to make sure you take ..read more
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What To Expect After Having A Baby
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by Siobhan Obodai-Payne
2y ago
We always hear about the three trimesters of pregnancy. But many women know little about a critical time period immediately after their baby is born: The Fourth Trimester. As a Midwife, I know that the medical care of women before, during, and immediately after pregnancy has long focused on the goal of achieving a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. But often, the fourth trimester — that time between birth and 12 weeks postpartum — is forgotten. This post aims to educate you on what to expect in the fourth trimester in order to give you and your baby the best possible start in the next chap ..read more
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by Siobhan Obodai-Payne
2y ago
  Preparing for a baby can be quite expensive! From purchasing clothes to baby furniture, prams and feeding essentials the cost soon starts to pile up. According to Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) the cost of raising a child in the UK as of 2019 was circa £185,000! With that being said it is now more than ever that people are turning to discount codes to save money. That’s why we’ve decided to help you on your parenting journey and detail some of the best discount websites.  Every online shopper has seen the boxes at the checkout stage that ask you to put in a discount code. Enter ..read more
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Natural Ways To Induce Labour
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by Siobhan Obodai-Payne
2y ago
Often by the time women reach full term (37 weeks gestation) they are keen to try various methods to induce labour. If you are full term and would like to start prepping your body to begin labour keeping reading… When should I begin actively trying to naturally induce labour? When you are full term – 37 weeks. This is the ideal time to start trying to encourage your body to naturally go into labour. Bare in mind that trying to kick-start this process will usually take more than a few days (if not weeks) to work, but that is ok- safety first.   How to naturally induce labour?     ..read more
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Emily’s Labour of Love
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by Siobhan Obodai-Payne
2y ago
M My name is Emily and on 20th November 2020 I gave birth to my perfect baby girl, Alice. Whilst my pregnancy was low risk, my pre-existing condition made for a pretty wobbly journey. It’s a long story, so please bear with me. In May 2018 I was diagnosed with Meniere’s disease which is a vestibular disorder of the inner ear with a long list of symptoms including vertigo, dizziness, hearing loss, tinnitus and vomiting, to name a few! With medication, diet and lifestyle changes I managed to get my symptoms fairly under control. Triggers vary from person to person but my main triggers are lack of ..read more
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Morning Sickness & Ways To Cope.
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by Siobhan Obodai-Payne
2y ago
  What causes morning sickness? One of the first symptoms of pregnancy is nausea and vomiting often called “Morning sickness’. Despite the name, morning sickness can occur at any time of the day. Increased hormone levels during the first few weeks of pregnancy is probably the most common cause.     Tips to alleviate morning sickness?   ?Drink plenty of water.  ?Eat dry foods. Ginger biscuits and toast.  ?Take naps. ?Acupressure bands. These work on acupressure points on your wrist to prevent you from feeling nauseous. ?Avoid scents that make you na ..read more
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Caesarean Sections- The why, when and how?
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by Siobhan Obodai-Payne
2y ago
Caesarean sections (c/s) have long been a talked about subject among childbearing women. I have written this blog post to dispel some of the myths that people tend to tell and shed some light on the facts. As a Midwife i have been present at hundreds of c/sections and am able to tell you exactly what to expect. This post is for all women expecting their precious delivery as some women opt to have an elective caesarean while others have emergency caesareans and it is better to be knowledgable about what to expect in any scenario. Here are some of my midwifery top tips on how to be prepared. 1 ..read more
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