The LushTums Blog
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Evidence-informed writing about pregnancy, birth, postnatal recovery and women's wellness ~ from the team behind LushTums.
Founder Clare Maddalena, Senior Yoga Teacher, Doula and FEDANT-accredited Antenatal Educator with nearly 25 years of experience, shares honest insights, the latest research and the conversations that matter most to women at every stage of their journey.
With special Guest Blogs included along the way, to help you have a most positive and informed experience as possible.
The Signs Labour Is Starting - Preparing For Birth Manual
Finally, you’re in labour! The culmination of months of anticipation, getting to this point can make you feel quite euphoric…
Pregnancy Diary Week 30: Feet
In general, I am a big fan of a foot rub, but when pregnant it is my catnip. If you want to get on side, offer me a foot massage. Well, maybe only if you’re a licensed professional, otherwise it might be a bit weird. If you’re not a licensed professional, vouchers for establishments employing licensed professionals would be gratefully received. Just saying.
Pregnancy Diary Week 32: Leaking, Waters Breaking?
My Google search terms this week have been as follows: “waters breaking early”; “what does amniotic fluid smell like?”; “week 32 discharge”; “wet knickers in late pregnancy”. It turns out, my waters haven’t broken early and it is indeed quite normal to leak wee in late pregnancy. Oh good.