Pregnancy
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Links
Classes
Clothes
Comfort
Doctors
Groups
Nausea
Supplements
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Termination
Useful links
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General
FHS HK Antenatal and postnatal period
NHS UK pregnancy and baby guide
Start 4 Life UK pregnancy guide
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Nutrition
Anya Todd Are there nutritional concerns for a vegan during pregnancy?
Nutrition Facts Pregnancy
The Vegan Society UK pregnancy and breastfeeding
Viva UK Vegetarian and Vegan Mother and Baby Guide
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Pelvic floor exercise
NHS UK What are pelvic floor exercises
WHO Ten top issues for women's health
WHO Why do so many women still die in pregnancy or childbirth?
Classes
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Some things to look for near you: Active Birth, Antenatal classes, Baby Sign Language, Belly Dance, Breastfeeding, Hypno-birthing, National Childbirth Trust, Nonviolent Communication, Positive Birth, Yoga,
Clothes
I found it difficult to get maternity clothes from charity shops. However, I did manage to find clothes which were stretchy, baggy, or had pleats. Maternity and baby clothes swaps may be organised by your local council, children’s centre or other organisation. You an also try DePop, Ebay, Freecycle (emails may go to your spam folder), friends and family, GumTree, Mummybay, Nextdoor, Oxfam Online, or Preloved.
Second hand
Secondhand maternity and nursing clothes.
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Vary
Ethical
Secondhand maternity and nursing clothes.
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High Street
Everyday maternity and nursing wear
From:
£14- 140
Bra extender
eBay
Make the strap of your bra longer.
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Vary
Comfort
Pillow- new
Snuggle Up- UK
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Daisy Baby- UK & international
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Baby Monitors Direct- UK & international
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Baby Security- UK & international
Pillows to support tummy and hips. Some can double as breastfeeding pillows.
From:
£20-60
Pillows HK
Pillows to support tummy and hips. Some can double as breastfeeding pillows.
From:
$275- 799
TENS machine
Birth pain relief machine, which works with electric shocks.
From:
£1- 50
Bach Flowers
Nature's Healthbox- UK & international
From:
£3.99- 8.69
Homeopathy
Helios
I was prescribed pills for tobacco sensitivity and morning sickness by Helios. I also bought this kit to bring to, and prepare for the birth. Watch out for lactose in other brands.
From:
£5.19- 6.99
Oils
Pregnancy oil blends
Use the code LWW10 for 10% off
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Ethical
Fushi-UK & international
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Fairtrade
Fair Squared- Germany & EU
Fair Squared- Germany & EU
I used oils in pregnancy for stretch marks, milk flow and perineum flexibility ready for birth.
From:
£18
Oils HK
Ztore- Hong Kong
I used oils in pregnancy for stretch marks, milk flow and perineum flexibility ready for birth.
From:
$138- 298
Raspberry Leaf Tea
For the very end of pregnancy, with medical advice. Read the Bolton NHS page and Royal College of Midwives
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Doctors/ complimentary therapies
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I informed my NHS doctor and family planning services before and after I became pregnant. I registered/ self referred myself to a hospital near my new house. You can find NHS maternity services here. We also took a ten weeks private test.
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If seeing a complementary therapist, apparently it is a good idea to check they are registered with the regulatory body for their industry, and have pregnancy training.
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Groups
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See the list.
Nausea/ Morning Sickness
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Loads of bed rest and regular bland snacks helped with my morning sickness. I stayed inside the flat as much as possible to avoid cigarette smells. We also learnt sniffing a lemon can hide other smells.
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Pregnancy
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