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When Should You Announce Your Pregnancy?
READ MORE →: When Should You Announce Your Pregnancy?Deciding when to share the news of your pregnancy with the world is one of the most exciting yet nerve-wrecking decisions you’ll face. You’re probably feeling like you’re in a constant battle with your head and your heart; with your heart wanting to…
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E&T Birth Stories: My Induced Labour
READ MORE →: E&T Birth Stories: My Induced LabourI had a brief moment of sadness learning that I would not get the opportunity to experience natural labour for my first pregnancy. However, I understood that an induction would be the safest way to labour for me and my baby.
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Preparing for Pregnancy
READ MORE →: Preparing for PregnancyAs black women, we encounter health disparities that impact pregnancy. These disparities are due to various factors including systemic racism, socioeconomic inequalities and implicit bias in healthcare. Being aware of these issues is the first step in advocating for yourself.
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Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy: My Story
READ MORE →: Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy: My StoryAs I applied the last finishing touches of makeup to my face, I found myself struggling to breathe. I was 31 weeks pregnant with my first baby and so far, had a smooth uncomplicated pregnancy. Like many women, I suffered textbook symptoms early…
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Hairstyles for Childbirth
READ MORE →: Hairstyles for ChildbirthHair and how we wear it is deeply entwined with the experience of being a black woman. It encompasses our history, culture and personal autonomy. My hair has always been a large part of my identity. From my earliest memory, my hairstyle centered…
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Tummy to Mummy: what to expect when expecting
READ MORE →: Tummy to Mummy: what to expect when expectingBecoming a parent is one of life’s most profound experiences, filled with excitement, anticipation and a touch of apprehension. As you embark on this incredible journey, it’s natural to wonder what lies ahead. I remember spending many days rubbing my growing tummy thinking…