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I've finally completed Pepper's Birth Story, took a bit longer than I thought, but mainly because I was enjoying our babymoon for so long so it had to wait.
I have done it in 3 parts so feel free to read what interests you, the first I did as an article for Birth Matter's (Maternity Coalitions member's magazine) for their next issue, so it's about pre-natal care and preventing PPH's: Preventing Post Partum Hemorrhage with Pre-Natal Care The second part is the actual Birth Story: The Home Birth of Pepper Marie The 3rd part is just an addition I added when I asked my husband if he had any comments on the Birth Story, so these are his thoughts which he asked for me to write down: My husband's Experience of Pepper's Birth |
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I just went looking for the 'Like' button
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I have yet to read the stories but can I say peppersmum, the look of absolute joy in your face in that photo- there are no words.
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LIKE Well done. Happy days. |
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Beautiful! Thanks for sharing
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Beautiful! Well done to you all. What a great family environment to be born into.
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I really enjoyed reading that. Thanks for sharing and congratulations on a wonderful birthing experience and a beautiful baby!
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Thank you for sharing all three parts and a big congratulations on the birth of your precious Pepper.
I have been admiring your new sig for the past fortnight . The look of pure elation on your face made me a little teary the first time I spotted it. You did a terrific job bringing Pepper into the world . P.S. I am glad you are back on EB after your break away .
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Thanks for sharing your beautiful birth story.
I found myself nodding and agreeing with so much you wrote, especially in the first section, and has helped me realise a couple of things I need to focus on for this birth. Things I had forgotten about (I didn't wee during DS2 labour so needed a catheter in so my uterus would contract down). Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful girl. |
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