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3Aug

Just Say No (if you want to)

One thing I’ve noticed over recent times is how many women, and their partners, understandably believe that many interventions are standard and happen without us being given a choice. I get that, so many are just ‘routine’ these days and so it’s become the norm that we’ll encounter them at some point and so there is a perception that we don’t get to say no. I want you to know that this is absolutely NOT the case-you do not have to agree to any intervention that you are not completely happy to accept.

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27Jul

Mothercare Expectant Parent Event

I will be attending the upcoming Mothercare Expectant Parent Events on 2nd and 13th June at Riverside, Norwich.  These events are a great way to meet some relevant businesses, have a look at what is on offer, obtain expert advice and also take advantage of offers that Mothercare and other businesses may have on the day.  Places need to be booked and you can get your tickets here.  I look forward to seeing you there! x

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Happy couple waiting for baby

14Jun

Father’s Day Offer!

I did it for mums, so I’m doing it for dads! In honour of Father’s Day I’m offering a special 15% discount on any private course booked during June 2019.  Help the dad to be in your life prepare for labour and birth, learn how to be an amazing birth partner, support you, fill you with confidence and protect your space.  It is a gift that will make such a difference to both of your experiences and the effects of this last a lifetime – cheesy as it sounds, it’s the truth. 

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Charlotte at BBC

6Jun

Bloom featured on BBC Radio Norfolk

Last Friday I was invited to take part in an interview with Sophie Little of BBC Radio Norfolk as part of their series looking at parenting.  I can’t deny I was super nervous, I’ve never done radio before (apart from a questionable workplace quiz where I was an embarrassingly quiet team member a few years back) but I swallowed my fear and headed to the BBC Studios at The Forum, hoping that my mind wouldn’t go blank and my mouth wouldn’t dry up!  

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Ross and Rachel in hospital having baby

27May

The One Where Rachel Has a Baby

Oh. My. God!!
I’ve recently been watching old episodes of Friends on Netflix.  I still love it and it just never gets old (although it makes me feel old realising that it finished a whole 15 years ago whaaat?!)
Anyway, I found myself watching the episode where Ross and Rachel have a baby and wow did it stress me out.

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23May

Mothercare Expectant Parent Event

I will be attending the upcoming Mothercare Expectant Parent Events on 2nd and 13th June at Riverside, Norwich.  These events are a great way to meet some relevant businesses, have a look at what is on offer, obtain expert advice and also take advantage of offers that Mothercare and other businesses may have on the day.  Places need to be booked and you can get your tickets here.  I look forward to seeing you there! x

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Positive thinking positive outcome picture

7May

Think Positive!

How many of you were flooded with negative birth stories the moment you started telling people you were expecting?  What is the deal with that?! Everyone from your sister to the supermarket checkout lady can’t wait to tell you how many days they were in labour/stitches they needed/painful it was/traumatised they were etc etc etc.  

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