tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70003606001081644582024-03-05T07:06:08.026+00:00doyounoahUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger551125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000360600108164458.post-27312001496943712102021-09-27T15:14:00.000+01:002021-09-27T15:14:17.151+01:003rd baby birth story – natural labour<p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXRVOlif4ZIwnIp-2LDd4iRSi_Jwy4lU9weOJNohe6MeUQjbhxGO6n7DR-69ABXlLy3OpbOooIgal8LI4NpaW8gHp8hQgzUvYYoxq7MTw0RQb7RAitWlWACWr82XpFOA3whbuc27nij7g/s926/annora.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXRVOlif4ZIwnIp-2LDd4iRSi_Jwy4lU9weOJNohe6MeUQjbhxGO6n7DR-69ABXlLy3OpbOooIgal8LI4NpaW8gHp8hQgzUvYYoxq7MTw0RQb7RAitWlWACWr82XpFOA3whbuc27nij7g/w324-h400/annora.jpeg" width="324" /></span></a></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Me and my daughter</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">I’m back again with another birth story to share with my readers. It’s been a while since I have updated my blog and I’m delighted it is with another positive birth story.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you have read my previous birth stories you’ll know my first labour and delivery was a positive birth experience however my second labour was extremely traumatic.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Throughout all my pregnancies I have had health professionals, family, friends, even strangers tell me that every pregnancy and birth is different.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>And it was certainly true as this pregnancy was unlike any of my previous ones.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">I’ll need to start right at the beginning and give some context to the birth story as throughout my journey I had experienced some pregnancy complications.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><b>Pregnancy complications</b></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">At 5 weeks pregnancy I had covid and was very unwell and up until about 18 weeks I was bleeding, sometimes spotting but occasionally it was much more.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>As you can imagine this was extremely stressful having multiple scans at the early pregnancy unit, and the uncertainty of not knowing whether the pregnancy would continue or not. At my 20 week scan the sonographer discovered I had a low lying placenta, when the placenta attaches lower down and covers some of the cervix. I was booked in for another scan at 32 weeks to see if the placenta had moved further up away from the cervix. At this scan, I was relieved to discover the placenta had moved. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">However disappointingly the scan revealed I had too much amniotic fluid which surrounds the baby and I was diagnosed with the condition, Polyhydramnios. This increases the risk of pregnancy complications, including gestational diabetes and premature birth (more on that later). The hospital referred me to a specialist fetal medical centre to have an enhanced scan to find out what was causing the extra fluid and weekly monitoring.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">I had a scan at 35 weeks which unbeknown to me would be my last scan before birth. This scan revealed the baby was estimated to have weighed 7lb10. I was not surprised as my bump was much larger than I remembered from my previous pregnancies so I was aware this was a little unusual. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">The doctor explained this was because of the extra fluid which can cause babies to grow much larger than normal. The doctor arranged for me to be tested for gestational diabetes as this was also another cause for large babies. I had the oral glucose tolerance test (GTT) twice, an enhanced blood test plus I was given a device to monitor my glucose levels daily (before and after each meal). On top of this, I was having weekly monitoring, blood tests to check for common infections in pregnancy and scans to check for genetic conditions like blockages in the baby’s gut. However despite all this extra monitoring and tests for gestational diabetes nothing was found. I did not have gestational diabetes nor any of the common symptoms that cause Polyhydramnios.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was incredibly frustrating not knowing what was causing the fluid build up and each health professional I was in contact with told me that sometimes they simply don’t always know why this happens. Which wasn’t much help to me!</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">After my 35 week scan I had a call with my consultant to discuss a care plan for my labour. Due to Polyhydramnios I was at risk of a premature labour and as a black woman I am three times more likely to give birth prematurely than any other ethnicity. Because of this and the complications in my last labour where I experienced retained placenta and postpartum haemorrhage the consultant recommended I be induced at 38 weeks and given a series of drugs to help manage postpartum haemorrhage including an injection of a drug called oxytocin in my thigh. This helps make the womb contract so the placenta comes away from the wall of the womb lowering the risk of heavy bleeding. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was hesitant to have another vaginal birth after my traumatic last labour. I asked about other options such as a caesarean as although I was satisfied with the plan to have the drugs to help reduce risk of heavy bleeding, I was concerned that the baby would be too large for me to deliver by the time I reach 38 weeks.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">I knew the risks of inductions and that women who are induced are twice as likely to have an emergency caesarean section compared to women whose labour starts spontaneously. If I had the option to avoid a possible failed induction due to delivering a potentially very large baby and emergency c-section, then I wanted the choice to plan for an elective caesarean.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">The consultant listened to my concerns and agreed that depending on my next scan at 36 weeks and estimated size of the baby we can discuss next steps and agree a plan that I would be happy with. However like all things in life, some things don’t always go to plan and I never did have that 36 week scan…</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">On the morning I turned 36 weeks I had planned to go to a friend’s child’s birthday party, but I woke up feeling nauseous and very tired. A few days before, I had started losing parts of my mucus plug so I expect this was my body’s way of telling me that there was a baby on the way!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was doing the washing up and suddenly I felt a large gush of water and knew instantly that my waters had broken. I remember having my membranes ruptured during both my first and second labours but actually going into spontaneous labour was still such a surprise. I remember both my midwife and consultant advising me if I go into preterm labour there is a risk of cord prolapse when the umbilical cord slips down in front of the baby after the waters have broken and the cord can come through the open cervix (womb). So I did as advised, I got onto my knees with my elbows and hands on the floor and bend forward until the ambulance arrived. I couldn’t feel the cord, but I didn’t want to take any risks, so I waited for the paramedics to examine me. They confirmed there was no cord but still wanted to take me into hospital.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Because of coronavirus restrictions I had to travel to hospital on my own and arrived about 20 minutes later. By then the contractions were ramping up and I was petrified the cord was going to slip down and I would deliver in the ambulance. We arrived at the hospital about 15 minutes later and the paramedics transferred me to the maternity assessment unit where I waited for a doctor to see me.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Through my contractions, I gave the doctor a quick overview of my medical history and pregnancy so far. It was so hard to concentrate and explain to her my concerns and what I wanted but by God’s grace, I managed to communicate clearly enough for her to understand I was feeling anxious about having a natural delivery because of<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>my previous experience and my wishes for a c-section. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">At this point I was feeling very vulnerable, I was on my own and in and out of contractions so in a lot of pain. The doctor asked if I wanted gas and air to help manage the pain and asked my permission to examine me to determine how far dilated I was (4cm). By then my husband had arrived and the doctor explained she would need to discuss with a consultant to determine next steps of my birth plan.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Things were moving very quickly, and I didn’t have much time to make a decision on the type of birth I wanted to have. All I knew is that I needed to make a decision quickly as my contractions were getting stronger and closer together.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is really important health professionals remember that patients do not have the insight, clinical knowledge or understanding when it comes to making the best decisions to benefit them. On reflection, the reason I was so anxious was because I felt like I was being rushed into a decision when I didn’t fully understand what was happening. Patients need to be given the correct information and the time to understand before they can make a decision. This can only be done once they are fully informed.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">The doctor took the time to explain the risks of having a c section vs natural delivery which helped me make the right decision for both me and baby.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>In the end I chose to continue with the natural delivery for several reasons: I was already 4cm dilated and one risk choosing a c section with a premature baby would involve having to have steroid injections to help the baby’s lungs develop. The baby would also need to have steroid injections once they are born.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">There was a chance that by having a vaginal delivery the baby would not need any steroids. I was satisfied to go ahead with the plan to give me medication to help manage the blood loss and retained placenta issues. I also requested the same doctor be present during the birth as I trusted her to deliver the baby. She said she would be there anyway as I had been classified as high risk.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">Once I had made my decision, I was quickly moved to the labour ward whee a midwife set me up on the bed so the baby could be monitored and fitted me with a cannula so I could start to receive the drugs to help reduce the blood loss. By this point I was having full blown contractions which felt like it lasted forever but it was only about 30 minutes. I remember telling the midwife this was my third baby so it was likely I would be delivering this baby soon. Although the gas and air was helping to an extent, I could feel pressure moving further down and the pain going from zero to 100. The midwife left to go on her lunchbreak and told me she would be returning within 30 minutes. She was replaced by another midwife who was covering for her. </span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">I asked the new midwife for an epidural as the pain was so intense so midwife went to prepare it but it was too late. By the time she returned I was already pushing! It all happened so quickly. The doctor rushed in and called another midwife for assistance. I was being monitored and lying on my back which I’ve always found the worst position for me to give birth in. I asked to go on all fours (that again!) but doctor and midwife said they needed to monitor baby and they wouldn’t be able to if I was in this position. I wanted to tell them once I move positions the baby would be born in very soon! But I was in so much pain I couldn’t even speak. I gave my husband a nudge and he helped me move into a different position despite protests from the doctor and midwives. As soon as I was on all fours, I gave two almighty pushes in time to my contractions. The doctor told me to wait and then give another push with the next contraction and baby was born!</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Third stage of labour</span></b></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was a concerned as she didn’t cry and was very blue. They took her over for assessments, she had swallowed a lot of mucus. When I heard her loud cry I felt an instant sense of relief knowing she was ok. Whilst doctors examined her it was then time for the third stage of labour: to get the placenta out and stop the bleeding.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">As part of my drug management I was on drips throughout the delivery and was given the additional injections, oxytocin into my thigh to stop the bleeding.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>At one point my placenta got stuck in the cervix and the cord was short so she had to massage my womb to encourage it to contract so the placenta would move. It was so incredibly painful but it worked. I also had a long gauze inserted and used to absorb the blood. Finally, to manage any further blood loss the doctor removed any clots or retained placenta. Last time this was done in an operating theatre under general anaesthetic however this time I was wide awake on gas and air and an injection given to numb the pain. The pain was excruciating but I knew this was the only way to effectively prevent a haemorrhage.</span></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 2px; min-height: 19px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">The procedure was a success, in the end I only lost about 350mm of blood, about the size of a can of cola, in comparison to my last traumatic birth where I lost 2 litres of blood and needed a blood transfusion.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">So overall I was pleased with the outcome of my labour and delivery. This time I felt like I was in more control, I was fully informed and had a better understanding of the risks and benefits and therefore was able to make decisions I felt best for me and my baby - compared to my traumatic birth last time where everything was out of my control.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Resources</span></b></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;">For more information about common pregnancy complications, patient information leaflets and support in pregnancy here is a list of useful organisations and websites I found helpful:</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Royal Colleges Obstetricians and Gynaecologists:</b> Patient information leaflets produced by the <a href="https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/patients/patient-leaflets/ " target="_blank">Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists</a> (RCOG) that cover a range of pregnancy and birth conditions written specifically for patients so simple to understand: </span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tommy’s pregnancy hub: </b>includes information that covers information on having a <a href=" https://www.tommys.org/pregnancy-information " target="_blank">safe and healthy pregnancy from conception to birth</a></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>FiveMore: </b>committed to highlighting and changing black women and birthing people’s maternal health outcomes in the UK find out more <a href="https://www.fivexmore.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Harris Birth Right</b>: l<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica;">eading clinical unit and research centre for the assessment and treatment of unborn babies in London, part of <a href="https://www.kch.nhs.uk/service/a-z/harris-birthright" target="_blank">Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust </a></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> </span><center><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBB2vz2gJ6gLl-8ukheJRQD-dhgy6sN0reFqz-OdICAul7-Z5Q7ttA1jFce8Dx1frZDl9YSF8YFVqqpmalvSDfUpF9-VBTJZnBTo2Uzy5xB3VtpZlQG18I47FV_p380DzENipbKVe5jLg/s1600/sig.png" /></span></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000360600108164458.post-43330493846902438972017-12-23T15:54:00.001+00:002017-12-23T15:55:01.674+00:00Second baby - natural birth story<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My last birth experience was so positive and despite what everyone says about not comparing pregnancies and labours as they can be different, you can’t help compare the two experiences.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My last pregnancy at 36 weeks, I was in preterm labour with strong contractions and had my son at 37 weeks (you can read more about this birth experience <a href="http://www.doyounoah.com/2016/07/my-natural-birth-story.html" target="_blank">here</a>) so this time at 35 weeks when the <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/labour-signs-what-happens.aspx" target="_blank">Braxton Hicks</a> I had been experiencing started to become more painful I knew immediately that this was the start of preterm labour.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">And that’s exactly what I did – from 36 weeks, every week, I turned up at hospital to be monitored. However despite the pain I was in, my contractions were never consistent and unlike labour pains, the contractions didn’t grow longer, stronger or closer together. So I was sent home and was told to come back once the contractions become more frequent or painful. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It was incredibly frustrating, I was in so much pain but I had to be patient and let my body go into labour naturally. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Anyone who has been pregnant knows this isn’t as easy as it sounds and week on week I was becoming more tired and fustrated about the position I was in. History was repeating itself as I was only 2cm dilated and my waters hadn’t broken so my membrane was still intact. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">At my next hospital visit I requested a</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/video/Pages/what-is-a-sweep.aspx" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;" target="_blank">membrane sweep</a></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> as a way of trying to bring on the labour and avoiding an induction. A sweep was done at 37 and 38 weeks with no success. By 39 weeks, the pain was unbearable and at 39 weeks 6 days, I woke up at 2am in the morning with contractions lasting longer, stronger and closer together. I knew this was the start of labour and I was ready to have the baby!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My plan was to have a natural birth in the <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/where-can-i-give-birth.aspx#units" target="_blank">midwife led birth centre</a> at my hospital with no pain relief. We arrived at the birth centre at around 5am and after being examined we discovered I was 3cm dilated and baby’s position was on its side. Now my contractions were more regular but they were not quite frequent enough so the midwife advised me to walk around. She suggested walking up and down the stairs and side stepping, to get baby in the right position. I spent the next few hours walking and drinking more and trying to rest as I knew it would soon be time to birth my baby.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">By midday I was very tired and really wanted the labour to get to the next stage but the baby was not ready to arrive just yet. I discussed with the midwife my options and whether she could break my waters, known as rupturing the membranes, the bag of water that surround a baby. I was becoming more tired and anxious that I would be too exhausted by the time I got to the pushing stage. The midwife talked through the risks involved such as the risk of infection however I felt confident that this would be the right decision for me just as it was in my last labour to break my waters to progress my labour.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I agreed with the midwife to wait another few hours to see if I was further dilated before breaking my waters. When the midwife next examined me, my cervix was 7cm and open enough to have the membranes ruptured. Just like my last labour, it didn’t take long for the contractions to become stronger and more intense and within minutes my contractions went from zero to one hundred. I had gone all these hours without <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/pain-relief-labour.aspx" target="_blank">pain relief</a>, just using breathing exercises as a way to manage the pain, as I knew I had to save using pain relief for when I really needed it – and this was certainly the time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I asked for <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/pain-relief-labour.aspx" target="_blank">gas and air</a>, known as Entonox, which although didn’t block out the pain, it certainly took the edge off and was a great distraction whilst having the contractions. When it came to the pushing stage, I stopped using the gas and air and transferred from the birth stool to the bed, as I was beginning to get tired, where I found lying on my side much more comfortable.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The midwives guided me through and in a few pushes my baby daughter was born within 35 minutes – in the end a much faster labour than with my son. For the third stage of labour, I was given Syntocinon an injection in my thigh to birth the placenta. After the placenta was delivered was when the problems began…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Once the placenta was delivered, I started to feel feverish, and intense contractions started again. I knew from my last labour that this was not normal. I was in so much pain I couldn’t hold my baby and both my birthing partners (my husband and mother) became concerned. Within minutes, I started heavily bleeding and it wouldn’t stop. The midwives called the doctors and within minutes the room filled with doctors, nurses, anesthetists and other clinicians.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I was dipping in and out of consciousness as doctors explained to me I had retained placenta tissue which was causing the bleeding. This is when parts of the placenta and membranes are still in the womb. I was rushed to theatre and given a <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/general-anaesthesia/" target="_blank">general anesthetic</a> to have an operation to remove the pieces of placenta that were stuck in my womb. I stayed in hospital for a week as I lost over two litres of blood and was given four units of blood transfusion to recover.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Despite this traumatic experience, I have been able to reflect over everything that has happened and I am alive and well and so is my baby, so I am most thankful for this. I am so pleased I was able to have the natural birth I had wanted. With the support of the midwives, I was able to have a calm, peaceful and quick birth. I am also grateful and very thankful for the quick-thinking midwives who acted swiftly and professionally when problems started to occur and the doctors who treated me throughout the period I was in hospital.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Give yourself time to heal </b>– there is no rush, give yourself time to work through your feelings. Talk to your partner, a relative or trusted friend. A problem shared is a problem halved.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Be kind to yourself </b>– if you have been through a traumatic experience, let yourself experience all the rush of feelings you may get including sadness, anger, disappointment and frustration. Remind yourself this is normal and a way of coping with the trauma.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Reclaim your birth story </b>– I find writing therapeutic and writing my birth story is a reflective way of revisiting my birth experience. It may help you discover something other than the trauma, perhaps positive or empowering aspect of the birth that you may have forgotten.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Get the support you need </b>– If you feel that talking to friends and family isn't enough and that you may be experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) it is important you seek help. You can contact:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you are unsure exactly what the characteristics of PTSD are you can find out more information on NHS Choices <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/Pages/feeling-depressed-after-birth.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you have had a traumatic birth experience contact the <a href="http://www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk/" target="_blank">Birth Trauma Association</a> who support all women traumatised by childbirth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Mother's Day is a great way to spoil your mum and though saying a huge thank you with flowers would be appreciated a pamper treatment may be just what a mum needs!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This year Mother's day falls on Sunday 26 March and with the day fast approaching it's not too late to book a treatment for your mum with <a href="https://prettly.com/" target="_blank">Prettly</a>, a mobile beauty service that offers high quality and affordable beauty treatments from the comfort of your own home, office or any other location of your choice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This Mother's Day is extra special for me as it's the first one I'll be celebrating as a mum. And now that I am a mother of an eight month old son, (where does the time fly?!) sadly getting pampered is right at the bottom of my list as there never seems to be enough hours in the day for "me" time! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Which is why I love the concept of <a href="https://prettly.com/" target="_blank">Prettly</a> - Mums with busy schedules can be pampered within the comfort of their own home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Simply choose from the many treatments available; makeup styles, hair updos, blow-dries, manicures or mani pedis. (And if it's special occasions for a party or bridal hair and makeup, they can offer this too.) Choose a date, place and time and select a beautician and confirm all online, with no cash or tips needed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">To celebrate Mother's Day I'm giving away a Prettly <a href="https://prettly.com/gift/select" target="_blank">gift card</a> for a manicure AND pedicure. So why not treat your mum (or yourself!) this Mother's Day to a day of pampering from the comfort of home?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">To enter, all you have to do is drop me an <a href="mailto:doyounoah@ymail.com" target="_blank">email</a> letting me know why you deserve to win in no more than 50 words. On Instagram? You can enter <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doyounoah/" target="_blank">here</a> too! Just leave a comment on my latest post.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_106010704599_-1" target="_blank">grow your own chilli kit</a> is the perfect gift for Dads who love gardening. With all the essentials for growing chilli, including a red bucket, chilli red demon seed, compost and helpful instructions, this is the ideal gardening kit for Dads with green fingers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Perfume is a classic Christmas gift so why not choose a sweet fragrance from Debenhams wide range of gift sets for Mum this year? Looking for a spicy scent? Choose </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_117211951499_-1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">Nina Ricci’s L’Air du Temps gift set</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> a vibrant mix of spice and floral scents:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Choose a present that your husband is guaranteed to love this Christmas, like an understated but stylish travel bag. Neat, compact and made from luxurious pebbled leather, this </span><a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_083010310473_-1" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">John Rocha holdall</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> is the ideal size for a short city break or a weekend away. It comes with two grab handles and detachable cross body strap, multitude of pockets and a studded base. It's the sophisticated way for him to carry his belongings making it is the perfect accessory for your husband.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Get into the festive spirit and visit Leeds Castle’s annual Christmas Market. Located on the Cedar Lawn, overlooking the castle and open 10am to 5pm, the Christmas market offers plenty of seasonal gifts, toys, festive decorations, food and drink. There is plenty of entertainment for all the family too: enjoy nostalgic fairground attractions, children’s rides and live music and meet the reindeer too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Experience a magical day out for all the family and step into the enchanted grotto where Father Christmas will be waiting to greet guests! All children visiting Father Christmas will receive a traditional gift to take home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Celebrate the festive season with a Christmas party in the beautiful surroundings of Leeds Castle. Join your friends, family and colleagues for a festive feast with delicious seasonal dishes in the 17th century oak beamed Fairfax Hall. The hall will be decked with traditional Christmas decorations and witness the amazing views across the moat to the Castle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Relive the classic Beatrix Potter tales on the 150th anniversary of her birth. Miniature displays will appear throughout the castle, as well as interpretation of Beatrix Potter’s writing desk complete with sketchbooks and paintbrushes plus explore Peter Rabbit’s muddy footprints as part of an enchanting trail across the estate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wrap up warm and enjoy a walk under the stars for Leeds Castle’s Christmas photo walk. The gardens will be lit up for Christmas and take in the stunning castle and gardens. Professional tutor Robert Canis will be on hand to help you achieve amazing images and best of all you will have access to photograph Leeds Castle’s interior which is impossible to do at any other time.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000360600108164458.post-84491420146116708692016-08-07T22:22:00.000+01:002016-08-07T22:22:12.691+01:00How to decorate a small nursery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Decorating your baby's nursery is such an exciting experience, but can be a daunting one. Whether it is choosing the right colour scheme, furniture, wall art or deciding between curtains or blinds, there are so many decisions to make. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Many nurseries are limited when it comes to space, so how do you create a practical yet stylish nursery, in a tiny area, without it looking cramped? It's not about the space itself but how you use it. There are lots of useful tips on how to maximise your small space and here are some of the best ones i've used decorating my son's nursery:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Less is more when it comes to decorating a small nursery room. Finding inspiration on Pinterest is great for sourcing ideas, but it's easy to over decorate a room, especially small rooms. Love the idea of having a nautical theme with navy and yellow colours? It may look great on that Pinterest image you pinned but in a small room, dark colours and strong patterns can make a room look smaller so I stuck with a neutral palette and decorated my nursery using white, grey and cream.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Getting everything you need in a small space might seem like a huge challenge so it is important to make sure that every item in the space serves a good purpose. In other words, if there is no use for it, you do need it! Be strict with yourself by making a list of the essentials: the three key pieces of furniture you'll need in a small nursery is a cot, changing table/dresser and a chair for nursing. Once you have those three items everything else comes second. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Minimal decor creates a clean, uncluttered look. No space for a wardrobe and changing table? Then choose a dresser with a changing top like I did, for the combination of storage and an area to change your baby. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Keep floors clear</b> - Clean lines allow the eye to travel freely about the room, making it feel more spacious so keep the floors free of items to ensure the space looks anything but cluttered and use hooks and shelves for storage instead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Wall art</b> - Wall art is also another a great way to decorate a room and great for small spaces too. Inspired by our Safari honeymoon, I added these adorable animal canvas prints to the walls to create a warm, comfortable and inviting nursery for my baby.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Whilst I was pregnant I loved watching "what's in my changing bag" YouTube videos and reading blogger posts. It was so useful to know other people's baby essentials and tips on what to pack but despite picking up all this useful information, I really struggled to find a changing bag I liked.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So when I came across a photo of a Jem and Bea bag on Instagram, I knew I had found the perfect changing bag.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Designed by two Mums, Dominique and Rebecca, they found themselves frustrated with the lack of stylish changing bags available for parents so they set out to create the perfect collection. And they certainly have! The designers have redefined the baby changing bag market and their collection is far from the "mumsy" looking nappy bags we're so used to seeing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The bag is very well designed with handy wipe clean lining and features five interior pockets with a zip compartment for valuables, thermo bottle pocket, separate mobile phone compartment, a dustbag and also includes a luxury padded changing mat too. There's even a detachable cross body strap included plus buggy clips available separately.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So if you are looking for a stylish luxury changing bag, the <a href="http://www.jemandbea.com/collection/beatrice-taupe">Beatrice Taupe</a> ticks all the boxes. It's definitely not the cheapest changing bag on the market but it manages to combine both style and practicality with great success, so in my opinion it is absolutely worth the cost and i'm so pleased with mine!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.johnlewis.com/aden-anais-swaddle-baby-blankets-pack-of-4-jungle-jam/p231876459?sku=231876459&kpid=231876459&s_kenid=3b2ef09e-02b3-4e1a-a553-df9a36b28df6&s_kwcid=403x392708&tmad=c&tmcampid=73">Aden and anais swaddle blanket</a> - These muslin swaddling blankets are 100% cotton super light, soft and breathable, so they allow baby's body temperature to regulate naturally, helping to reduce the risk of overheating.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Spare vest and sleepsuit - babies are prone to having leaks and other accidents so I always ensure to have a change of clothes just in case. Because of the warm weather, I've included a sun hat to keep baby's face shaded.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000360600108164458.post-24747152614602277352016-07-03T20:54:00.000+01:002016-07-03T21:42:02.394+01:00My natural birth story<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">During my pregnancy, I read so many birth stories online and listened to dozens of podcasts. I loved hearing about people’s birthing experiences, both positive and negative, not only did it give me good insight into labour but it also made me aware just how different every women’s birthing experience can be. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Initially I wasn’t sure about writing my own birth story. I have always found writing therapeutic but whether I had a good or bad birthing experience, I wasn’t sure if it was an experience I would want to share. However, I thought about all of the birthing stories I had read on blogs and how much it had helped me prepare for my own labour and I knew sharing my birthing experience would be the right thing to do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Initially my plan was to have a water birth in the birthing centre with no pain relief and as natural as possible. However, I purposely did not write a birth plan as I was aware births do not always go to plan I wanted to see how things panned out as I was to find out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">At 36 weeks 3, I went to hospital to get monitored as I was experiencing painful and strong contractions and nothing like the Braxton Hicks I had been having a few days before. After being monitored and then examined by a doctor, they discovered I was 3cm dilated and I had to decide whether to be induced and have a pre-term baby or wait until 37 weeks and see if I go into labour naturally. My waters hadn’t broken and membranes were still in tact so after talking through the options, we decided to wait for the labour to progress naturally. If I could help it I did not want to have my baby before 37 weeks as this means it would have been premature and possibly needing more care. So I was put on a drip of antibiotics and stayed over night in hospital, reflecting on whether I had made the right decision. My care plan was to come into hospital every 3 days to get monitored and have my bloods checked for any infection as my cervix was open I was at risk of infection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Once I was discharged, things didn’t improve and day by day, my contractions got stronger and more painful but nothing else changed. My waters hadn’t broken and I hadn’t lost my mucus plug either. I was stuck in limbo and it was so so hard. I was torn between getting induced and therefore having the labour started artificially or waiting, in severe pain, for my labour to start naturally. I battled with this decision for days but in the end, I couldn’t continue to wait being in so much pain so at 38 weeks 1, we went into hospital for my usual 3 day monitoring and blood checks. However unlike the last few times when my blood checks all came back fine, there was a peak in one of my results and potentially a risk of infection. My blood pressure was also much higher and I had very very swollen ankles, Kim Kardashian style! With this all in mind and after discussing with my consultant, my husband and I decided that evening I would be induced. I didn’t want to put my baby or health at risk anymore and it was then I knew I made the right decision.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So on Saturday night, as arranged, we turned up to the hospital labour ward with bags packed and waited to follow instruction by the midwife and doctor. I was examined again and was still 3cm dilated therefore the plan was to break my waters and wait a few hours to see if the labour would start naturally. If not, then I would then get induced and have a drip with the medication.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">After breaking my waters, it didn’t take long for the contractions to start. I called my mum to get a cab over to the hospital to join my husband and I, as she was my second birthing partner. Luckily she arrived within half an hour as after only a few minutes of breaking my waters, the contractions were coming strong and fast and within less than an hour I knew I was ready to start pushing. I remember my midwife asking me if I was “sure?” and that within an hour seemed a little too quick for the pushing stage of labour to begin. I asked her to examine me again and I was right, by then I was now 7cm and ready to push this baby out! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Although I wasn’t in the birthing centre and didn’t get the water birth I initially wanted, I was so pleased with my birthing experience. My husband and mum were my two birthing partners and were just amazingly encouraging throughout my labour. I was so thankful to have such incredible support and having them both by my side made me realise just how lucky I am. As well as a midwife I also had a student midwife who were both so supportive too listening to all my requests, even if they were not considered what is usual in labour.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">According to the <a href="https://www.rcm.org.uk/sites/default/files/Positions%20for%20Labour%20and%20Birth.pdf">Royal Colleges of Midwives</a>, lying down is the most popular position to use in labour to give birth but I had never wanted to use this position as I just didn't find it comfortable. The midwives listened to me and allowed me to change positions and gave me time to feel more at ease.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Initially I tried using the birthing stool but it was difficult to monitor baby’s heart rate so I moved on to the bed, but felt like lying down wasn’t comfortable for me due to back pain. I explained to the midwives if I could change my position to kneeling on the bed instead. The midwife agreed, although she seemed unconvinced that this birthing position would give me the comfort I needed. Again, I was so glad to have stuck to my decision as this birthing position was the best for me at the time. Once I had changed into the position, in less than an hour, my baby was born. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am so thankful to have had such supportive midwives who listened to me throughout and allowed me to have the birth I wanted. I was adamant I did not want any pain relief particularly an epidural as they had warned me that if I had this procedure, it could prolong my labour, reduce my mobility and I was at potential risk of having further intervention like a c-section. There were other options to consider like pethadine (although I did request this, it was too late for me to have it as I was too far in my labour) so I just had paracetamol and codeine and gas and air. However, the gas and air made me feel light headed and sick so I didn’t continue to use it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">This weekend my husband and I went away for our babymoon - you can read all about our stay at The Rosewood Hotel <a href="http://www.doyounoah.com/2016/05/the-rosewood-hotel-london-review.html">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">As I approach the end of my pregnancy with bump growing bigger and wider every day, it is getting more and more difficult to dress my bump.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For those of you haven't heard of a baby moon, this is a pampering break away for couples before the baby arrives. While many people use their baby moon as a excuse to lie on a beach soaking up the sun or stay at a quaint country manor we wanted something a little different. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Living and working in London we don't always have a chance to enjoy the capital like a tourist would, which is why we thought a babymoon in our vibrant city would be ideal way to spend some quality time together before the baby arrives. Best of all, we chose the bank holiday weekend so it would be less busy as more people escape the city at this time of year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I knew there was only one place I wanted to stay - The <a href="http://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/london">Rosewood Hotel</a>, one of London’s most luxurious hotels. In the heart of Holborn, The Rosewood was perfect base for our babymoon. Located within a few minutes from Holborn tube it is minutes away from Covent Garden so perfect for a spot of shopping or a day at the theatre too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">From the moment you arrive at the large wrought-iron gates of grade II listed Edwardian building, you are in awe of the beautiful architecture of the hotel. As we walked through the tranquil courtyard and into the hotel lobby we were taken away with how opulent the building was. The five star hotel is luxury at its best: the lobby is rich in every detail, decorated with such style and sophistication it feels like a mini palace! All around you is an elegantly decorated building: the beautifully designed black and white marble mosaic flooring, the stunningly high glass partitions filled with art and books, the magnificent marble staircase, and even the cute bulldog statue and birdcage full of budgies placed by the lift doors. This is a beautifully decorated hotel and feels very lavish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The reception staff, who were incredibly welcoming and helpful, checked us in and then shortly afterwards we were shown to our room where we were impressed further once we entered the elegant suite.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We stayed in deluxe junior suite: spacious and super sleek one bedroom and one living room elegantly designed with a contemporary look and feel with light grey and cream fabrics, textured dark woods and plenty of space to relax.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Every detail of the suite was well thought out and designed with style. There were beautiful fresh flowers placed in the living area creating a homely but contemporary feel to the room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">But it was the little touches that made the big difference like the king size bed dressed with elegant Rivolta Carmignani Italian linens, the bathroom stocked with Czech & Speake toiletries, personal bar with complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages or the smart Nespresso coffee machine. But best of all was the pregnancy pillow left on a chair for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you read my <a href="http://www.doyounoah.com/2016/05/theraline-maternity-nursing-pillow.html">last post</a> on how pregnancy pillows have eased my discomfort then you'll realise how much I have appreciated seeing a pregnancy pillow in the suite! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The staff at The Rosewood also kindly gifted me with a basket of baby goodies, by Bamford Organic, luxury baby products that are natural, fresh and smell divine. It's these little touches that make a big difference and why The Rosewood really does deliver on its luxury and 5 star status.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We then headed to the <a href="http://sensespalondon.com/">Sense Spa</a> which has seven treatment rooms designed around a circular gold leaf and teak relaxation lounge. Men and women have their own dry heat saunas and amethyst crystal steam rooms and offers facials, treatments and beauty rituals. For pregnant women there is a choice of treatments such as the post and pre natal massages. Being in my last trimester, I chose the pre natal massage, that focused on aching muscles, fluid retention and tired feet and legs, a perfectly designed spa treatment to comfort and relax mothers to be. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After our relaxing treatments we spent a few hours in our suite before getting ready for our dinner reservation. I had always wanted to experience The Rosewood hotel's restaurants and bar. There are three dining areas at the hotel: the Mirror Room, the Lobby or <a href="http://www.holborndiningroom.com/">Holborn Dining Room</a>, which is where we selected as the place for dinner that evening.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The restaurant is just as lavish as the hotel, decorated with oak furnishings, red leather upholstery and antique mirrors, diners can expect a varied menu of British dishes with a twist and London's largest gin bar with over 400 gins and 27 tonics. Whilst my husband opted for a Cornish gin and tonic called the "Tarquin", I chose the fresh cranberry juice with rosemary, lime and soda water mocktail.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">To start, I had the tasty fried squid with relish mayonnaise and he chose the griddled prawns with lemon and garlic butter. For mains he had the roast rib eye club cut and I chose the shrimp burger with jalapeno tartare - delicious! To finish off our tasty meals, we had the apple pie with ice cream to share.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Rosewood is luxury at its best and the perfect setting for a special occasion like a babymoon. If you are looking for ultimate indulgence and a retreat in the city then this is the place for you. The hotel is a beautiful oasis of tranquillity away from the hustle and bustle of the city that is unique among London luxury hotels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last weekend, my mum and sisters hosted my babyshower where we celebrated the soon to be arrival of baby DoYouNoah! It was a wonderful day spent with my family and closest friends. The theme of my babyshower was "afternoon tea" so there was an abundance of cakes, sandwiches and cupcakes as well as lots of fun games too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I was on the hunt for an outfit for my babyshower and with only a few weeks to go, I managed to find the perfect dress. Although it wasn't a maternity dress it was just what I was looking for; a simple <a href="http://www.asos.com/asos-tall/asos-tall-drape-plunge-maxi-dress/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5626933&clr=Grey&SearchQuery=long+sleeve+maxi&pgesize=8&pge=0&totalstyles=8&gridsize=3&gridrow=2&gridcolumn=2">grey maxi dress</a> from ASOS tall range with a wrap front and cut a way slides. I teamed with a gold chain head band also from ASOS too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I was so pleased with the baby shower cakes that were specially made by the very talented cake maker Claire Owen. They looked absolutely beautiful and were so delicious too, all my guests loved them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A huge thanks to my mum and sisters who did a fabulous job of organising my baby shower plus a big thanks to all my friends for their adorable gifts and to everyone for making the day such a joyous occasion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: large;">The original Cottons restaurant in Camden opened over 30 years ago. Since then they've opened a street food Cottons in Boxpark, Shoreditch and now the flagship restaurant in Notting Hill, just walking distance from Notting Hill Gate tube station.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This month I received my Project B pregnancy box and this month's theme is "prepare". Now I'm approaching my 8th month of pregnancy I have started thinking about what to pack in my hospital bag for labour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">To prepare for the big day, it’s been recommended to start packing your hospital bag, including items for both you and baby, a</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">bout four to six weeks before your due date.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So it is the perfect time to receive this month's Project B box, which is full of goodies to help me get ready for labour from practical items to relaxing treats. Here are some of my favourites:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The MAM Anti-Colic is the ideal bottle for mums who want to switch between breastfeeding and bottle. The MAM teat is a unique silky-soft silicone surface, the vented base prevents air swallowing, thus helping to reduce colic and has extra wide openings for easy filling and cleaning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pregnant ladies know how uncomfortable carrying a big bump can be. Now well into my third trimester, my bump is growing bigger by the day and as wonderful as it is being pregnant it can get sore and very tiring especially when sleeping.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pillows are good at offering support for your legs, bump and back but no matter how many pillows you place behind your back or under your legs, it’s never quite doing the job of making you feel comfortable! So I was pleased to receive the Theraline Maternity & Nursing Pillow to review as I’ve heard lots of great things about it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">First impressions when you open the packaging is just how big the pillow is. It is much bigger and longer than I expected and I was wondering how I would get the best use out of it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">However, as we all know, looks can be deceiving. It is not until you actually start using the pillow then you get to feel the benefits of this product and it really is as good as they say it is!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Although it is long, the pillow is very light and filled with millions of micro beads, allowing you to easily change positions as it moulds around your body making it a perfect support throughout pregnancy. It’s free from product nasties so it’s anti-allergenic, breathable and can be washed by removing the outer cover too. The best bit? It’s extremely flexible and able to be bend into any shape you need, providing both support and relief for your bump, back and legs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I love the support the Theraline pillow offers for your back; as well as for sleeping, I use it most whilst sitting on the sofa to prop myself up. Place it behind your back and fold it into a v-shaped pillow so that your body is in a supported and comfortable position, it makes relaxing in front of the TV comfortable again!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My favourite way to use my Theraline pillow - propped up on the sofa relaxing in front of the TV!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Trouble sleeping </b>- If like me you’re having trouble sleeping use it to place the bottom curve of the pillow between your legs. It makes it easier to roll over and you have support holding your legs in place when sleeping.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This pillow is fantastic! It provides the ultimate comfort at a time when you are feeling most uncomfortable and it is also reasonably priced too, compared to other pillows on the market. Best of all, you can continue to use it after birth once your baby arrives for breastfeeding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Since the launch of subscription beauty boxes a few years ago, the concept of receiving a box of products in the post has grown in popularity. These days subscription boxes are not just aimed at the beauty industry; food boxes are also popular and now you can receive pregnancy and baby boxes for the parenting market too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I was really excited to review a pregnancy box by Project-B. It is a monthly subscription box of wellbeing goodies designed to nurture mothers-to-be through their pregnancy journey. Working with some of the UK’s leading mother and baby brands and industry experts, each Project-B box is tailored to a specific month of pregnancy with handy products, useful tips and information for expectant mummys. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">When I saw that Eisberg alcohol free wine was included in this month’s box I was thrilled! Just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean boring soft drinks are the only beverages on offer when you’re out and about. Eisberg is made in the same way as your favourite wine, the alcohol in Eisberg is gently removed using one of the world’s most advanced techniques to ensure that the original flavours of the wine are kept in tact. The result? Alcohol free wine containing less than 0.005% alcohol, 34 calories per 125ml glass and the real flavour of the wine taste that you know and love! Best of all, Eisberg is available in Chardonnay, Riesling, Rose and Cabernet Sauvignon so there’s a range of choice on offer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dr Lipp’s Original Nipple Balm for Lips is a 100% natural miracle balm. A favourite with celebrity make up artists, nursing mothers and pharmacologists, this balm for lips is best used every day for soft glossy lips or as a treatment for dry, rough, sore or itchy skin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">As well as all these fab products, this month’s box also includes information from industry expert’s who give useful and independent tips and advice on pregnancy. This month, midwife and health professional Nikki Holdsworth offers advice on eating well with recipes on how to cook chicken nuggets with an option for vegetarians too. There is information on what to expect from month 7 of pregnancy (weeks 25-29), tips on staying active by taking up yoga and other forms of relaxation techniques and what to buy for baby.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The stylish pregnancy journal is a great way to document your journey and store all your keepsakes like ultrasound photos and week by week bump pics which I have been doing using polaroid images as they're the perfect fit for the journal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The journal is a compact in size and small enough to go in your handbag (12.5cm x 18.5cm) but sturdy with a vinyl hard cover and a ribbon bookmark.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The modern design is the biggest draw for this pregnancy journal. Unlike some pregnancy journals with baby pink and blue pastel colours, the beautiful black and white striped cover with gold text really sets it apart. The 110 interior pages are beautiful as well, containing a weekly diary of your entire pregnancy from week one, all the way up to week 40. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">What I love best about the journal is its inspirational quotes and light-hearted and fun writing prompts like: </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">"The ultrasound shows it's a...", "Hooray, half way!" or "You move the most at..." I also love how each week, you get a sense of your baby's approximate length and weight from conception to birth with comparisons to fruit and vegetables. For example, at 27 weeks, your baby is the size of a cauliflower - really sweet!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This pregnancy journal is a true, modern keepsake and an ideal gift for mothers-to-be. It's lovely reading through the journal and reflecting on my pregnancy journey so far and I would definitely recommend to other first time mothers too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It was lovely to get away, visit family, relax beside the pool and of course indulge in lots of easter eggs too! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Who says swimwear has to be boring when you're pregnant? Not me! I loved this playful black and white geo print which is super flattering for mums-to-be. Plus most importantly, it's very comfortable too, with an empire line tie and stylish cut out back. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">For many women, stretchmarks are part of being pregnant and it’s inevitable at some point before, during or after your pregnancy, you’ll get them. Even though we’re told to love our flaws, stretchmarks are not pretty!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">When you think about how quickly your skin expands during pregnancy, it’s not surprising that most of us get stretch marks. They can appear anywhere on your body but during pregnancy they usually appear on your tummy, upper thighs and breasts as your pregnancy progresses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Using a good stretchmark cream during your pregnancy will help prevent too many appearing, and after pregnancy they will help your skin repair and heal. Which is why I was keen to try <a href="http://www.remescar.com/en/products/stretch-marks">Remescar Silicone Stretch Marks Scar Cream</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Remescar is a light scar and stretch mark cream that's silicone based which improves and corrects all types of stretch marks. According to a clinical study, it showed that it reduces up to 50% of stretch marks severity on stomach, hips and legs in just 28 days*. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've been using Remescar for a few weeks and following the instructions, I applied after bathing to dry skin and massaged the cream in until it completely absorbed, twice a day. I made sure not to rub it too hard as this does not increase the effectiveness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The cream is white coloured with a soft texture and absorbs into the skin very smoothly. I love how it rubs in and blends well so you aren’t left with those white cream marks you get when a product doesn’t rub in smoothly. This can be incredibly annoying, especially on dark skin. The cream dries quickly leaving my skin feeling soft and moisturised and not too sticky and greasy unlike some thicker based creams. The scent is clean and fresh too, so not too overwhelming, and stays on the skin for some time after application.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So does it prevent stretch marks? It’s hard to tell! Remescar is best used twice a day for 2 to 3 months and as a preventive measure mothers to be are asked to use from the second month of pregnancy, or on existing stretchmarks for 3 months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I’ve been using Remescar cream for just over three weeks, so clearly not long enough to see the results - yet. But so far my skin looks and feels moisturised so I would agree with it’s description, that is moisturises the skin, but as far as a decrease in the severity of stretchmarks, only time will tell.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This week I attended a <a href="http://grubclub.com/zoes-ghana-kitchen">Grub Club</a> supper club event called <a href="http://zoesghanakitchen.co.uk/about/">Zoe‘s Ghana Kitchen</a>, a Ghanaian pop-up restaurant in South London. I’m always on the look out for chefs who specialise in African cuisine so when I heard Zoe Adjonyoh was cooking up a storm in a kitchen at <a href="http://www.popbrixton.org/">Pop Brixton</a>, South London’s newest foodie place, I knew I had to visit her supper club and try these culinary delights I’ve read so much about myself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Zoe promises guests will “eat good home cooked Ghanaian<span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; line-height: 18.2px;"> </span>food in an intimate restaurant setting”. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Her slogan is "It's #ghanabetasty" so I had high expectations of the night ahead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Zoe’s way of serving traditional West African food with a contemporary twist is a great way to showcase just how delicious Ghanaian food is. So if you're looking to try some tasty Ghanaian favourites with a modern twist be sure to check out Zoe's Ghana Kitchen, you won't be disappointed.</span></div>
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gift, or looking for something unique and personalised, visit <a href="https://www.buyagift.co.uk/">BuyAGift.com</a></span><span style="font-size: large;"> for ideas and inspiration. With over 5,000 gifts to choose from <a href="https://www.buyagift.co.uk/">BuyAGift.com</a></span></span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">have something for every type of Mum covered. Here are some of my favourites:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Show your mum her how much you care
and treat her to a pampering day at a luxury spa.
Let her unwind and relax with a spa experiences that
are sure to make her look and feel gorgeous at Champneys. Start the day with a
breakfast refreshment, before enjoying a 25 minute treatment each of your
choice. Choose between treatments like the Champneys Massage, Champneys Body
Wrap, Head in the Clouds shoulder, neck and head massage, or the Champneys
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offer. Choose from city getaways, seaside retreats or rural escapes to the
countryside - you’ll find something for every type of mum. Select memorable
minibreaks </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">and then at point of purchase you will have the option to
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tea for two at Harrods’ Georgian Restaurant. Your Mum will be treated like
royalty from the moment she enters with this exceptional afternoon tea for two.
You’ll both be served a quintessentially British treat accompanied by unlimited
loose-leaf tea of your choice. Harrods' menu includes some of the finest teas from
around the world, a wonderful treat for a Mum that loves her tea!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you have captured those fantastic landmarks and sights, take a short walk to the
famous Borough Market where you will enjoy a divine afternoon tea for two at
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and give your mum an unforgettable experience, discovering the beauty and
elegance of English wines. An expert guide will take you both to the winery where
you will be navigated through the wine-making method. Then the best bit,
sampling the vineyard’s wines, before being treated to a delicious lunch or
indulgent afternoon tea. This experience is available at five locations five
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her to a box of 33 delicious truffles. Want to make it extra special? Then add a message of your choice! Messages can be personalised with beautifully written icing
lettering on each of the individual chocolates. A gift that’s sure to make her
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tools for her to get the garden the envy of all her neighbours, this gardening
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Weddings are well known for the over flow of alcohol and I’m yet to attend an alcohol free wedding. But what if you were planning a dry wedding because of personal preference or wanted to have a selection of non-alcoholic drinks for pregnant guests, someone’s religious beliefs or perhaps for the designated drivers?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Newton-s-appl-fizzics/pages/6423247031">Newton’s Appl Fizzics</a></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> is packaged in a glass bottle just like cider, even I was fooled into thinking this was an alcoholic drink. But on closer inspection it reveals the soft drink is in fact completely natural blend of apple juice and sparkling water with no added sugar, artificial ingredients or preservatives.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The juice drink has been inspired by Sir Isaac’s Newton's discovery of gravity – when he spotted an apple falling to the ground - and is named and produced in the UK by Newton ’s appl fizzics’ own ‘fizzicians’. What’s more, it contains no E numbers, hence no ‘e’ in the appl of appl fizzics!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">On Wednesday I spent my lunchtime wokking up delicious dishes with international TV chef, <a href="http://www.chinghehuang.com/" target="_blank">Ching-He Huang</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If anyone knows how to cook a good stir-fry then it’ll be Ching! You might recognise her on TV cookery shows like Saturday Kitchen, showing off her fab cookery skills. Ching’s cooking is a cool fusion of tradition and innovation as her cooking combines fresh, ethically sourced ingredients, Chinese heritage and modern flavours, making her the hottest Chinese chef of the moment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So I was delighted to be invited to the Cookery School, just off Oxford Street, to cook healthy dishes with Ching and learn some quick and easy lunch recipes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Ching demonstrated the different recipes using the new <a href="http://www.jmldirect.com/kitchen/pots-and-pans/lotus-wok-5-piece-cooking-set-and-eat-clean-chinese-cookbook/" target="_blank">Lotus Wok</a>. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Whether your stir frying or deep frying, to get the best wok cooking requires the right heat, the right utensils and most importantly the right surface. Made from carbon steel, the Lotus Wok it is suitable for every kind of hob including my gas fire and durable enough to handle the high temperatures needed for stir-frying!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Another benefit is that the Lotus Wok has a special nan—silica coating surface so it isn’t like the ordinary non-stick pan and cleverly replicates the natural properties of a lotus leaf. And there are lots of advantages I found using it. Not only is it water repellent, making it easier to clean but it is oleophilic which means it still allows oil, to permeate the surface and influence the flavours of your cooking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you’re looking for an authentic taste, then I would recommend purchasing the Lotus Wok. It can be used for all types of cooking not just stir-frying but deep-frying, pan-frying, searing, smoking, steaming, stewing, braising, and blanching! But the best part is the Lotus effect – the special nano silica coating that replicates the natural properties of the lotus leaf, and infuses flavour into your cooking for that authentic taste you’re aiming to create.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ching’s cookbook is full of tasty and inspiring dishes which are also healthy too. This was exactly what I was looking for – recipes that are easy to follow and simple enough to use in my everyday cooking. </span></div>
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launching this half term and everyone, from toddlers to grandparents, are
invited to join the fun.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Launching on Friday 19<sup>th</sup> February 2016 at London’s
most iconic club, Ministry of Sound, <a href="http://www.rave-a-roo.com/" target="_blank">Rave-A-Roo</a> is an entirely new concept. The
event is a fun fusion of festival vibes and a clubbing atmosphere aimed at
families and their children where they can all party together and get their
rave on!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">But don’t worry, parents haven’t been forgotten! There is a fully
licensed bar with tea, coffee and snacks, a convenient onsite buggy park and baby
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beautifully lit rooms. And unlike some
outdoor family events, it’s all under one roof away so you can you can enjoy
yourself and hit the dance floor without worrying about the unpredictable weather.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Further dates in iconic venues around the UK, including more
dates in London, Bristol, Brighton, Cardiff, Liverpool and Manchester, to be
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">There are so many benefits to this fab event, which is why I’m
giving away a Rave-A-Roo family ticket for the <b>1pm-3pm</b>
session on <b>Friday 19 February 2016</b>.
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The prize includes 4 tickets (<b>2</b> adults and <b>2</b> children) to the Rave-a-Roo event
on 1<b>9th February 2016, 1pm-3pm session</b>. Travel and other expenses are not
included in this prize. The giveaway closes
at <b>midnight on 16th February 2016</b>. Good Luck!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> Special ways to spend Valentine's day<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">, </span>2016</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's less than a week away until Valentine's day and it's not too late to get your plans together to make this 2016 the best Valentine's day yet!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Here's my guide on where and how to spend Valentine's day in London this year:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> Celebrate Valentine's day at the Jazz Box</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The JazzBox in Shepherds Bush has pulled out all the stops and presents London’s most glitzed Valentine’s Day event. Whether you are taken or single, enjoy London’s finest jazz / funk / soul spot for a night of sophisticated attire, roses, champagne, and serenading love music. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">With a host of London's best musicians, a delicious three-course meal and the sort of soft-lighting marriages are made of, there are few better ways to spend Valentine's day this year.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Sunday 14 February at 19.00, tickets between £43.39–£317.69 visit <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-jazzbox-tickets-20780177069?ref=estw" target="_blank">here</a> to book.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> Cabaret at Zigfrid von Underbelly, Hoxton</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Burlesque & Cabaret </span>at Chic BonBon's Valentine's Special</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Enjoy an evening of burlesque and cabaret this Valentine's day that will leave you spellbound and open-mouthed at Zigfrid von Underbelly in Hoxton. Think </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Parisian
glamour in all its sensual, seductive 1920s glory. What better way to
get your blood pumping this Valentine's than by joining Chic BonBon's
electrifying performers for this thrilling evening.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Sunday 14 February, tickets £15 available <a href="https://yplanapp.com/london/chic-bonbons-valentines-special-an-evening-of-burlesque-cabaret-47127/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=yplan&utm_campaign=&utm_content=" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">.</span> </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>A romantic ride on the Love Bus</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Make
it a date to remember and take a romantic ride on a double decker bus
tour of London. Enjoy an evening of sightseeing with added spark and
take in London’s iconic sights. It's the perfect way to give your
partner a night to remember in the capital.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">You
will be warmly welcomed on board the bus with a cosy blanket, sparkling
glass of champagne, a single red rose to present to your partner and a
box of chocolates to share as you toast to an unforgettable evening
exploring the capital. Plus you'll be serenaded with a classic tunes
throughout the evening too!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>£69.00 for two people - book your tickets <a href="http://www.city-discovery.com/london_tours/tour.php?id=11566&utm_source=products&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=product&utm_content=product_11566" target="_blank">here</a>.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> New cocktails to try at Kettners</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Cocktails at Kettners</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Lover of cocktails? Then head to <a href="http://www.kettners.com/dining/valentines-day-london/" target="_blank">Kettner</a>'s where their very talented bartenders have created two exclusive cocktails for 2016's Valentine's period. Available from 6th - 15th February, tickle your tastebuds with "Lost My Cherry", a tasty martini with a sunken cherry and handmade pink sugar rim or "The Old Soho Fox" a special take on the popular "Old Fashioned". And if you really want to treat your partner then why not indulge in a 3 course special <a href="http://www.kettners.com/wp-content/uploads/Valentines-Day-Menu-20152.pdf" target="_blank">Valentine's meal</a> in the restaurant? </span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Valentine's day meal £49.50 per person available between 14-15 February visit <a href="http://www.kettners.com/dining/valentines-day-london/" target="_blank">here</a> to book</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Häagen-Dazs - <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">the perfect d<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">essert for a night in</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Staying in is the new going out...</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Who
wants to be squashed between tables at an over crowded restaurant with
couples on PDA over load anyway?! Save a fortune and cook your loved one
their favourite meal. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Check out Jamie Oliver's recipes that come with
easy to follow recipe videos too <a href="http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes">http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes</a>. Keep it easy and simple with BBC Food's Valentine Day inspired dishes <a href="http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/feature/valentines-day">http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/feature/valentines-day</a>. Or check out food bloggers the <a href="http://gastrogays.com/" target="_blank">Gastro Gays</a> for their indulgent recipes like <a href="http://gastrogays.com/pumpkin-spice-duck/#more-4058" target="_blank">pumpkin spice duck</a> or <a href="http://gastrogays.com/chicken-kebab/" target="_blank">homemade kebabs</a> - all with an Irish twist! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">And finally <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">f</span>or desert go for something simple but delicious like <a href="https://haagen-dazs.co.uk/" target="_blank">Häagen-Dazs</a> to tell you about our delicious <a href="https://haagen-dazs.co.uk/products/strawberry-cheesecake-ice-cream-pint" target="_blank">Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream</a>; soft cheese ice cream, crumbling biscuit that has been blended together to create a version of the classic New York cheesecake. Making this dessert the perfect partner this Valentine’s Day!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Your partner will appreciate all the effort you have gone to and you don't have to spend a fortune. Perfect!</span></span> </span></span></div>
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