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'My Lockdown Baby Weighed 11 Pounds 8 Ounces. I Didn't Even Have Stitches'

Birth Diaries: Nikkola Wright's planned home birth wasn't possible during a pandemic. Here's why she's grateful for that.
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New Mums Are Being Denied Vital Postnatal Checks In Lockdown

Women say a phone call isn't enough to spot infection, depression or abuse. Midwives and the NCT agree.
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'I Tested Positive For Coronavirus While I Was In Labour'

Birth Diaries: One mum describes how she felt an "overwhelming sense of guilt" when finding out she had Covid-19 – despite having no symptoms.
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What Happens To Your Sense Of Self In Motherhood? Listen To Our Podcast

Candice Brathwaite and Kate Everall join Am I Making You Uncomfortable? to discuss shifting identities and becoming a parent.
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'I Had My Sister On Loud Speaker As My Son Was Born During Lockdown'

Birth Diaries: "I started working from home at 30 weeks – someone in our office in London tested positive for coronavirus."
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'I Walked Out Of Hospital And A Woman Screamed At Me To Cover My Baby's Face'

Birth Diaries: "I did everything I could to induce labour so I’d have my baby before lockdown."
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How To Plan For A Positive Birth In The Midst Of A Global Pandemic

Coronavirus has changed women's experiences of pregnancy worldwide, but there are still ways to enjoy your happy time.
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Birth Diaries: 'I Nearly Broke The Midwife's Fingers When She Examined Me'

"Everything was fine until my 20 week scan, where I was told my son wasn’t growing as quick as he should’ve been."
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'My Daughter Wanted To Catch Her Brother When I Gave Birth – So We Practised'

"She said she expected him to be slimy, but he was 'lovely and soft'."
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Newborn Baby Makes Epic Face In Birth Photo

Photographer Rodrigo Kuntsmann shares the story behind his meme-able C-section picture.
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