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London mum, writer and amateur illustrator. Hopes to navigate through motherhood without losing herself.
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Complaining against an NHS midwife… result!
About three months after I handed in my complaint, I received a letter from the UCLH Trust Headquarters, telling me that they had completed the investigation and informing me about their findings. Without further ado, here is what they said: … Continue reading
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Tagged complaint, midwife, NHS complaint procedure, UCLH
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Complaining against a midwife
Those of you who started reading my blog from the very beginning about a year ago might remember the awful birth experience I had at UCLH. To be precise, the majority of the staff was amazing; there was just one … Continue reading
Three months and counting
Little L has been three months today. Striking a balance under the past three months seems to be almost impossible, as life without her is close to unimaginable. Again, I am surprised by how true it is what everybody says: once your baby entered your life, life without her seems like a distant memory. And: it does get easier with time. Continue reading
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Tagged baby, big M, birth, breastfeeding, family, formula, labour, little L, midwife, parenting, pregnancy
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Question of the day: Is breast really best?
We are having a couple of exhausting days. Lots of screaming – or should I say shouting? barking? – as soon as I try to put little L down for only a second. The only thing that seems to sooth her is my nipple in her mouth, her little body clutched closely to my chest. We went from feeding every three to four hours to nonstop feeding. And as quickly as my sleep deprivation increases, my sanity goes out of the window with every new feed. Only a few weeks into little L’s life and I already feel like a failure. Why can’t I give her what she needs? Continue reading
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Tagged baby, big M, breastfeeding, formula, little L, midwife, mum
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Post Dates Clinic III – The final chapter
In my attempt to go over 42 weeks (despite UCLH hospital protocols and the likes), we went to have a check and the 3rd sweep at the post dates clinic on Monday, 6th. This is when they found out that the amniotic fluid had diminished. The consultant admitted that one of the sweeps could have caused a little whole and the leakage. Well, thanks for that! After a whole day of sitting around and waiting for scan appointments etc., I had to stay and finally agreed to be induced. The cost of a natural water birth seemed to be too high when paid for with a health threat for our unborn daughter. Continue reading
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Tagged baby, birth, induction, labour, little L, London, midwife, NHS, post dates clinic, post term, pregnancy, UCLH
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Post Dates Clinic II
To my own surprise, I slept like a baby the night before our dreaded Post Date Clinic appointment. Apparently Big M soaked up all my frustration and my anxieties, as he was rolling from one side to the other and muttering in his sleep. Honestly, I think I would have gone mad by now, if he wasn’t at my side. Continue reading
Posted in London, Mummy stuff, Pregnancy
Tagged big M, little L, London, midwife, NHS, post dates clinic, post term, pregnancy, UCLH
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Post term baby, post dates clinic and pre birth trauma
Welcome to week #42. My pregnancy will be officially considered post term as of tomorrow, which is why I am booked in for the ‘Post Dates Clinic’. And I am getting very tense about it. Only reading about the tests they usually run makes me feel sick and scared stiff. To add insult to injury, the online pregnancy calendar I have been following sends me congratulations on my newborn baby. Continue reading
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Tagged induction, labour, midwife, NHS, post dates clinic, post term, pregnancy
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No midwife when you need one – and vice versa
What is it with the NHS and midwife shortage in this country? How come they abandon you when you could need a little advice and hold you in their tight grip when you just want some peace and quiet? Continue reading
Posted in Illustrations, London, Mummy stuff, Pregnancy
Tagged baby, labour, midwife, motherhood, NHS, pregnancy
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