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Real life story: My miracle breech baby!
Nicola Wilkinson, 32, from Berkhamsted didn't know that her baby was in the breech position until it was time to push. When did you go into labour? I was 40 weeks and four days so I was overdue and fed up. I'd had twinges all week so when my ... Read more

 

]]>Birth storyBirthStoryBreech birthBreechBirthReal life storyRealLifeStoryCaroline CassidyThu, 12 Aug 2010 10:00:00 ESTReal life stories: I couldn't speak once my contractions had started!http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/07/29/real-life-stories-i-couldnt-speak-once-my-contractions-had-sta/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/07/29/real-life-stories-i-couldnt-speak-once-my-contractions-had-sta/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/07/29/real-life-stories-i-couldnt-speak-once-my-contractions-had-sta/#comments
Louise Druce, 30, from Sutton, didn't say a word once she went into labour - but she's making up for it now... Did you go over your due date? I was over by about four days. I'd had a few bouts of false labour. At 2am in the morning the cat set ... Read more

 

]]>Birth storyBirthStoryContractionsReal life storyRealLifeStoryCaroline CassidyThu, 29 Jul 2010 11:00:00 ESTReal life story: I'm going to be a midwife!http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/06/30/real-life-story-im-going-to-be-a-midwife/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/06/30/real-life-story-im-going-to-be-a-midwife/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/06/30/real-life-story-im-going-to-be-a-midwife/#comments Filed under: , , ,

Real life story: I'm going to be a midwife!
Melanie Gray, a mother of two from Minnesota, joins us for a second week to discuss the midwives who inspired her to train as one herself... Hello again Melanie, so, I understand you plan to become a midwife. Did you ever consider this as a career ... Read more

 

]]>midwifemidwiferyReal life storyRealLifeStoryCaroline CassidyWed, 30 Jun 2010 10:00:00 ESTReal life story: Two beautiful experiences!http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/06/23/real-life-story-two-beautiful-experiences/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/06/23/real-life-story-two-beautiful-experiences/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/06/23/real-life-story-two-beautiful-experiences/#comments Filed under: ,

Real life story: Two beautiful experiences!
This week we are talking to Melanie Gray about the births of her two sons. You have two sons, James who will be two in September, and Lennon who is almost three months old. Could you tell me a bit about their births? Yes, of course. My son, ... Read more

 

]]>home birthHomeBirthwater birthWaterBirthCaroline CassidyWed, 23 Jun 2010 10:00:00 ESTReal life story: Time to try potty training!http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/06/09/real-life-story-time-to-try-potty-training/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/06/09/real-life-story-time-to-try-potty-training/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/06/09/real-life-story-time-to-try-potty-training/#comments Filed under: ,

Real life story: Time to try potty training!
This week we talked to Cardiff mum Nicola Bedford about potty training her daughter... That's a nice photo of Scarlett on the beach! She likes being outdoors. Also helping me to clean, she's not a big toy player so is happier when doing ... Read more

 

]]>potty trainingPottyTrainingCaroline CassidyWed, 09 Jun 2010 10:00:00 ESTReal life story: The birthing pool was lovely!http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/06/02/real-life-story-the-birthing-pool-was-lovely/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/06/02/real-life-story-the-birthing-pool-was-lovely/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/06/02/real-life-story-the-birthing-pool-was-lovely/#comments Filed under:

Real life story: The birthing pool was lovely!
Lisa Jennings tells us about the birth of her first baby, a little boy... Did you have a birth plan? I decided to labour in water because I wanted to try to have an active, natural birth and I read about the benefits of water. I originally ... Read more

 

]]>birthwater birthWaterBirthCaroline CassidyWed, 02 Jun 2010 10:00:00 ESTReal life story: You know what to expect the second time around!http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/05/26/real-life-story-you-know-what-to-expect-the-second-time-around/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/05/26/real-life-story-you-know-what-to-expect-the-second-time-around/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/05/26/real-life-story-you-know-what-to-expect-the-second-time-around/#comments Filed under:

Real life story: You know what to expect the second time around!
Anne-Marie Hughes gave birth to her son Coby at Wigan Infirmary. Where were you when you realised you were in labour? "I was three days overdue at the time. I was just at home. In the bath actually, having a bowl of coco pops!" Oh no, I hope ... Read more

 

]]>birthlaboursecond childSecondChildCaroline CassidyWed, 26 May 2010 10:00:00 ESTReal life story: I nearly went two weeks overdue!http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/05/19/real-life-story-i-nearly-went-two-weeks-overdue/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/05/19/real-life-story-i-nearly-went-two-weeks-overdue/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/05/19/real-life-story-i-nearly-went-two-weeks-overdue/#comments Filed under:

Real life story: I nearly went two weeks overdue!
Sarah Bodill gave birth to her third baby, Willow Rose, earlier this year at City Hospital in Nottingham. You didn't go into labour this time by your due date, did you? No, I went into hospital to be induced 12 days over my due date. They ... Read more

 

]]>birthinductionoverdueCaroline CassidyWed, 19 May 2010 09:30:00 ESTReal life story: I gave birth in the sunshine!http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/05/12/real-life-story-i-gave-birth-in-the-sunshine/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/05/12/real-life-story-i-gave-birth-in-the-sunshine/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/05/12/real-life-story-i-gave-birth-in-the-sunshine/#comments Filed under:

Real life story: I gave birth in the sunshine!
Joanna Green opted for a home birth, but she didn't think she going to end up basking in the summer sunshine! Here she shares with us her second birth experience. Why did you opt for a home birth? My first birth had gone smoothly but I didn't ... Read more

 

]]>Real Life StoryRealLifeStoryCaroline CassidyWed, 12 May 2010 10:04:00 ESTReal life story: A 48 hour labour and a girly surprise!http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/05/04/real-life-story-a-48-hour-labour-and-a-girly-surprise/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/05/04/real-life-story-a-48-hour-labour-and-a-girly-surprise/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/05/04/real-life-story-a-48-hour-labour-and-a-girly-surprise/#comments Filed under:

Real life story: A 48 hour labour and a girly surprise!
When Nicola Cameron went into labour, she was hoping to meet her baby boy as quickly as possible. Here, she tells us how it was all quite the reverse... So you knew what you were having? Well, I thought we did! At the 20 week scan we were told we ... Read more

 

]]>Real Life StoryRealLifeStoryCaroline CassidyTue, 04 May 2010 08:00:00 ESTReal life story: I went in labour along a country path miles from anywhere!http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/04/27/real-life-story-i-went-in-labour-along-a-country-path-miles-fro/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/04/27/real-life-story-i-went-in-labour-along-a-country-path-miles-fro/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/04/27/real-life-story-i-went-in-labour-along-a-country-path-miles-fro/#comments Filed under:

Real life story: I went in labour along a country path miles from anywhere!
When countryside fanatic Lucy Lawler went for a country walk two weeks before her due date, she didn't think it would turn into a country dash! Here she tells us her story. Why did you decide to take a country walk so close to your due date? I'm ... Read more

 

]]>Real Life StoryRealLifeStoryCaroline CassidyTue, 27 Apr 2010 08:00:00 ESTReal life story: A son and an easy birth!http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/04/20/real-life-story-a-son-and-an-easy-birth/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/04/20/real-life-story-a-son-and-an-easy-birth/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/04/20/real-life-story-a-son-and-an-easy-birth/#comments Filed under:

Real life story: A son and an easy birth!
When Sophia Andrews became pregnant again, she was hoping for both an easy birth and a little boy, following three little girls and three difficult births! Here she tells us how she got her wish. Why were your first three births so difficult? My ... Read more

 

]]>Real Life StoryRealLifeStoryCaroline CassidyTue, 20 Apr 2010 08:00:00 ESTReal life story: Pregnant again at 44!http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/04/13/real-life-story-pregnant-again-at-44/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/04/13/real-life-story-pregnant-again-at-44/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/04/13/real-life-story-pregnant-again-at-44/#comments Filed under:

Real life story: Pregnant again at 44!
When Sally King discovered she was pregnant for the fifth time at 44, a happy surprise was the only way she could think to describe the experience! Here she tells us about giving birth all over again. So you hadn't planned to become pregnant at ... Read more

 

]]>Real Life StoryRealLifeStoryCaroline CassidyTue, 13 Apr 2010 08:00:00 ESTReal life story: Pregnant first time with IVF - but not such an easy birth!http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/04/06/real-life-story-pregnant-first-time-with-ivf-but-not-such-an/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/04/06/real-life-story-pregnant-first-time-with-ivf-but-not-such-an/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/04/06/real-life-story-pregnant-first-time-with-ivf-but-not-such-an/#comments Filed under:

Real life story: Pregnant first time with IVF - but not such an easy birth!
When Layla Choudary's first attempt at IVF was a surprise success, she didn't have such a fortunate birth experience. Here she tells us about her journey to motherhood. Do you know why you were unable to conceive naturally? No - it was a ... Read more

 

]]>Real Life StoryRealLifeStoryCaroline CassidyTue, 06 Apr 2010 08:00:00 ESTReal life story: A 64-hour labour, and a plan good on paper - but not in practise!http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/30/real-life-story-a-64-hour-labour-and-a-plan-good-on-paper-bu/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/30/real-life-story-a-64-hour-labour-and-a-plan-good-on-paper-bu/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/30/real-life-story-a-64-hour-labour-and-a-plan-good-on-paper-bu/#comments Filed under:

Real life story: A 64-hour labour, and a plan good on paper - but not in practise!
When Jackie Greenwood wrote her birth plan, she was pleased she took on board the advice to expect the unexpected! Here she shares with us her birth experience. What had you planned for your birth? The plan was for a water birth at home without ... Read more

 

]]>real lifeRealLifeCaroline CassidyTue, 30 Mar 2010 08:00:00 ESTEducational toyshttp://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/27/educational-toys/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/27/educational-toys/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/27/educational-toys/#comments Filed under:

Educational toys
Who said learning had to be hard work? Check out some of the best educational toys to help your little one develop their brain power while having fun... ... Read more

 

]]>Educational toysgamestoysCaroline CassidySat, 27 Mar 2010 11:00:00 ESTReal life story: My waters broke along the promenade!http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/23/real-life-story-my-waters-broke-along-the-promenade/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/23/real-life-story-my-waters-broke-along-the-promenade/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/23/real-life-story-my-waters-broke-along-the-promenade/#comments Filed under:

Real life story: My waters broke along the promenade!
When Amelia Michaels went into labour on the hottest day of the year, she was hoping that was the only unexpected factor. Here she shares with us her first birth experience. How was your pregnancy in general? I had a good pregnancy with very ... Read more

 

]]>real life storyRealLifeStoryCaroline CassidyTue, 23 Mar 2010 09:00:00 ESTReal life story: A girl after three boys!http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/16/real-life-story-a-girl-after-three-boys/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/16/real-life-story-a-girl-after-three-boys/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/16/real-life-story-a-girl-after-three-boys/#comments Filed under:

Real life story: A girl after three boys!
When Charlotte Hobbes found out she was pregnant for the fourth time, she was keeping her fingers crossed for a girl after three boys! Here she shares her final birth experience. After three boys, were you hoping for a girl? Naturally my biggest wish ... Read more

 

]]>real life storyRealLifeStoryCaroline CassidyTue, 16 Mar 2010 08:00:00 ESTReal life story: My mother delivered me into this world - and my daughter!http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/09/real-life-story-my-mother-delivered-me-into-this-world-and-m/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/09/real-life-story-my-mother-delivered-me-into-this-world-and-m/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/09/real-life-story-my-mother-delivered-me-into-this-world-and-m/#comments Filed under:

Real life story: My mother delivered me into this world - and my daughter!
When Carrie White went into labour 14 days early, her mum was on hand to deliver a bouncing baby girl! Here Jessica shares with us her rapid birth experience. When did your labour start? It was 14 days before my due date. My first child had been two ... Read more

 

]]>real life storyRealLifeStoryCaroline CassidyTue, 09 Mar 2010 08:00:00 ESTReal life story: I had an emergency home birth!http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/02/real-life-story-i-had-an-emergency-home-birth/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/02/real-life-story-i-had-an-emergency-home-birth/http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2010/03/02/real-life-story-i-had-an-emergency-home-birth/#comments Filed under:

Real life story: I had an emergency home birth!
After 48 hours of labour at home, Catherine Willoughby was relieved when her maternity unit finally confirmed it was the right time to go - but she didn't get that far! Here Catherine shares with us the drama of an unexpected home birth. When did you ... Read more

 

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