the art of being human in the 21st century
I was twenty four years old when I went into labor with my first child. My water broke as soon as I woke up that morning, but after that labor was slow. After nearly 23 hours my doctor decided we…
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Since Monday 18th March I have ventured forth in the adventure that is the rest of my life! My menstrual problems began after a post-partum haemorrage following the birth of our second child - natural delivery of a 10lb 6oz…
Read More Looking forward to the rest of my life! – Lisa’s Story
My name is Laura Boot-Handford and I recently turned 30. I grew up in the beautiful town Lewes, East Sussex. I met my Husband there whilst at college. We both went to University in Leicester and settled in Northampton nearby…
I was admitted to hospital to be induced with my second baby thinking that I'd be discharged again about 6 hours after the birth, how wrong was I. After giving birth to my little girl naturally the midwife went to…
I was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer when I was pregnant - and almost died before I got a chance to hold my newborn baby girl. The nightmare began when doctors discovered a tumour the size of a tennis ball blocking…
Read More Cervical Cancer during pregnancy – Suzanne’s Hysterectomy Story