Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP), formerly known as Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD), is a common health condition during pregnancy. If not properly treated, PGP it can lead to anxiety, depression and poor quality of life for pregnant women. Fortunately, with early intervention and multidisciplinary approach, an excellent outcome is possible.
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Planned c-section: How it went
Back in April I wrote a post about my hopes for my elective c-section and I would love to share with you how it went…
At 7.30am on the 1st June I walked into the maternity unit of my local hospital feeling calm but excited that I would soon be meeting my second child. My pre op the day before was very positive and the anaesthetist and obstetrician I spoke to were both very supportive of me having a gentle birth despite it being in theatre.
Launching our arrows, proudly celebrating graduation
I am just sitting in the sunshine contemplating the last 21 years of the life with my son. I am watching families from all walks of life, of all different combinations, celebrating. Celebrating their children. Celebrating the success of guiding them to this point, this next chapter in their lives. Their graduation.
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Interview with Dr Raja Gangopadhyay
Dr Raja Gangopadhyay is a world renowned obstetrician and pioneer championing progress and change in Perinatal Mental Health. He is also the Founder of the International Forum for Wellbeing in Pregnancy.
In this blog he shares what motivates his work and what women should do to improve their self-care.
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“It’s ok to not be ok.” – Evie’s story.
Tingly hands… racing heart.. and a knot in my tummy so tight I’d find it hard to breathe. This was how anxiety felt for me even before I became a parent.
Mind chatter or the “chimp in my head” as my husband and I would affectionately refer to was another familiar element of suffering with general anxiety disorder.
C-section resources
At MamaBabyBliss, we support women on their journey into motherhood and we believe that you should befully informed and prepared for birth whether that be a natural birth or a c-section. In our classes and workshops we teach techniquesa that will prepare you for every scenario and outcome.
To find your nearest teacher and to book a class, please visit our directory here:
https://www.mamababybliss.com/find-a-class-or-therapist-near-you/
We have also put together a list of resources about c-sections that we hope you will find useful.