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In this area of the website women and families share their real-life stories from preconception, pregnancy and birth to the postnatal experience and parenting. Find links to the evidence-based articles at the bottom of each story. Email us, via the contact us section if you’d like to supply a story.

Real Life Stories

Positive Birth After Sexual Trauma

Positive Birth After Sexual Trauma

Self Care; Suzy’s story

Self Care; Suzy’s story

The first night at home; Natalie’s story

The first night at home; Natalie’s story

The first fortnight; Lucinda’s story

The first fortnight; Lucinda’s story

Skin to skin after a caesarean section

Skin to skin after a caesarean section

Breastfeeding with complex needs; baby Issac’s story

Breastfeeding with complex needs; baby Issac’s story

Breastfeeding with complex needs; baby Leo’s story

Breastfeeding with complex needs; baby Leo’s story

Miscarriage; Amy’s story

Miscarriage; Amy’s story

First time mum; optimal cord clamping following a pool birth

First time mum; optimal cord clamping following a pool birth

My experience of placenta encapsulation

My experience of placenta encapsulation

Hypnobirthing as a First-time Mum

Hypnobirthing as a First-time Mum

Hypnobirthing for my third birth after previous trauma

Hypnobirthing for my third birth after previous trauma

Repost! Nothing better than cloth nappies swaying in the wind on a lovely sunny day ☀️

Posted @withregram • @frithonlife There’s so many reasons to switch to cloth nappies this Plastic Free July, but here are 5 of them. 💚

Nappies featured in order:
MCN Pearl Pocket @modern_cloth_nappies
LLB Everyday AIO @littlelovebum
Poppets Pocket @poppetsbaby
Fiyyah Pokkit @fiyyahco
Bear Bott AIO @bearbott_

Are you considering the switch? Or if you have already, what was your motivation?
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#PlasticFreeJuly #ChooseToReuse
#ChangeStartsHere #clothnappy #clothdiaper #clothnappies #clothdiapers #makeadifference #reusablenappy #washingline #setmeplasticfree
@setmeplasticfree @reusablenappyweekofficial
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Repost!

Posted @withregram • @australianbirthstories Newborns have small stomachs

You might be surprised just how small the capacity of a newborn’s stomach is. So I’ve created this little clip to show you.

Breastfeeding preparation starts in pregnancy and now, you can access expert information in @the.birth.class

I get it, you’re preparing for birth and that’s your focus for now. But a successful breastfeeding journey starts in pregnancy, when you’ve got the time and space to learn and digest the information which will help you form realistic expectations. 

The updated breastfeeding module in The Birth Class features Joelleen Winduss-Paye, a midwife, international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) and naturopath. She shares an abundance of evidence-based information, including:

* The benefits of antenatal expressing (and how to do it) 
* The nutritional potency of colostrum 
* Why your baby’s latch matters 
* What you can expect in the first days and weeks of breastfeeding 
* The size of your baby’s stomach and why they feed so frequently 
* How an IBCLC can guide you and help you navigate feeding challenges

📷@australianbirthstories
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🍁 NEW POST 🍁

🍂✨ Embrace Autumn’s Bounty for Motherhood! ✨🍂
As the leaves turn, so should our plates! Here’s why this season is a game-changer for women in all stages of motherhood:
🔸 Preconception Power: Boost fertility with pumpkin seeds and sweet potatoes for hormone health.
🔸 Pregnancy Perks: Nourish both you and your baby with squash, apples, and root veggies packed with essential nutrients!
🔸 Postnatal Recovery: Oats, pumpkins, and dark greens support healing and milk supply.
🔸 Tiny Tummies: Introduce toddlers to pureed seasonal delights like carrots and apples for healthy habits.
🍁 Fall in love with nourishing meals and mindful moments this season!

What’s your favorite autumn food? 🍽️💛 #AutumnVibes #HealthyEating
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Following on from our new post on Monday, we’re resharing a fantastic account @boobtofood who have been a life saver on the weaning journey with my son! Evidence based and have a team that cover many specialities.

Posted @withregram • @boobtofood Are you starting solids soon? Wondering what to start with? Feeling overwhelmed?

There’s no right or wrong food to start with (although we would generally recommend your baby’s first few introductions to food be foods considered low allergenic) but there are some foods that we like to focus on for a few reasons:

1. Meet your baby’s nutrient requirements particularly iron, zinc and DHA
2. Are easy to digest for your baby’s maturing digestive system
3. Are good foods to practice their chewing skills (eg mango pits/chicken drumsticks)
4. Are top allergens which are recommended for early introduction to minimise the risk of allergies developing (specifically peanut and egg)

Do you want a copy of our first food guide? Where we outline which foods to feed at different stages of your baby’s solids journey?

Comment ‘guide’ and we will message it to you!
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Have you got any seasonal tips of way to create art with your little one? I love going out on autumn walks with my son and collecting leaves, acorns and conkers (always leaving plenty for the animals and others!) and seeing what art we can make. I find it so important to celebrate the seasons with my family!
- Abbie

Posted @withregram • @creative.kids.channel Autumn Tree 🍂🍁 Art for Kids

#creativekidschannel #autumn #autumncrafts #craftsforkids #artsandcrafts #craftsforchildren #activitiesforkids #creativeideasforkids #creativekids #artprojectsforkids #easydrawings #arttutorial #drawingtutorial
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Crisp air, colourful leaves, and pumpkin patches—autumn is the perfect season for outdoor toddler adventures! 🍁 From leaf collecting to nature walks, discover fun ways to embrace the beauty of fall with your little one. Click the link in our story or Linktree for ideas and resources to make the most of this magical season! #AutumnActivities #ToddlerAdventures #NaturePlay ...

We’re resharing this beautiful campaign from @lunasfund, a charity local to me (Abbie) and so important on #babylossawarenessweek

Posted @withregram • @lunasfund 💜☕️ To kickstart Baby Loss Awareness Week on Wednesday, we share with you all, our very first campaign.

Highlighting the impact baby loss has on the whole family through the representation of a coffee cup, we continue to break the taboo and demonstrate the domino effect baby loss has on the whole family. 💜

Thank you to all of the families who so kindly and bravely joined us in this campaign. We couldn’t have done it without you. ✨

Be brave.
Be bold.
Your story needs to be told.

Share your story this week with #lifelineafterlosswithLF

🎥 @tomcardermedia @fish_o
☕️ @pranceroadstarbucks @starbucksuk
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📚💔 This Baby Loss Awareness Week, we’re honored to feature Emma Poore, author of “Where are you Lydie?”—a touching picture book for bereaved siblings.

Emma’s journey with her sons, George and Henry, after losing their sister Lydie shows us the challenges families face in grief. This book helps young children navigate their emotions and keeps their loved ones’ memories alive.

💖 Let’s support each other this week and raise awareness. For Emma’s full post read on our Linktree #BabyLossAwarenessWeek #WhereAreYouLydie #GriefSupport
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We LOVE Weleda!

Repost • @weledababyuk Here to nurture your skin throughout pregnancy and beyond 🤰

Stretch Mark Massage Oil and Stretch Mark Body Butter are infused with organic calendula, chamomile, and soothing essential oils like lavender, ylang-ylang, and neroli, are designed to gently care for and nourish your skin. 🌸

Free from synthetic fragrances, dyes, and preservatives, our natural formulas work in harmony with your changing body. Embrace every stretch with Weleda Mum & Baby.💖

#weleda #weledababy #pregnancyskincare #naturalskincare #stretchmarkmassage
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We LOVE Weleda products and think babies do too!

Repost• @weledababyuk “Firstly, the smell… the whole range smelt divine, as if your baby has a lovely sweet smelling perfume but without the harshness. Secondly, all products are gentle on the skin and left Elaia’s skin feeling silky smooth. And lastly, using all the products as quality one on one time, not just part of your everyday routine, talking and singing whilst using the skincare products, a real precious moment between you and baby.” - @alifewiththehills

Have you tried the Calendula range? We’d love to know what you think 🧡

#weledababy #weleda #calendula #babyshampoo #babyskincare #naturalskincare #pregnancyskincare
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