Motherhood is a wonderful journey but from time to time it can feel scary and lonely – and that’s where we come in. Throughout the series our guests will be sharing their experiences of everything from giving birth to feeling lonely and losing friends to the world of weaning and even being a working mum. You will find it all right here!
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What better way to make friends than through shared trauma? Join Emma Tatro and her collection of friends in conversations about hilarious personal moments from their past, serial killers, conspiracy theories, and deep dives into other bizarre topics.
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A very personal LGBT parenting adventure. I’m Emma Goswell and I’ve wanted to be a mum for a very long time. I finally got to be one aged 50 when my partner Siobhan gave birth to our daughter Niamh. This is a weekly audio diary of our parenting journey. In March 2022, 44 years after the worlds’ first IVF baby in the world was born at Oldham Royal – our baby became the latest. She was born with down’s syndrome and a heart condition that meant she had open heart surgery twice and spent the fir ...
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The perfect complement to a double espresso and a bacon sandwich, The deXter Bentley Hello GoodBye Show has been reviving hung over listeners in London and beyond every Saturday lunchtime between noon and 1.30pm, ever since Resonance 104.4 FM first hit the airwaves back in the Spring of 2002. Occasional excursions into poetry, drama and sound art aside, the show revolves around the one thing that excites us the most… MUSIC! Whether your thing is electro-punk, avant-pop or good old free-folk ...
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It’s time to say bye bye from ‘baby’ Niamh and her mums! But before we go, here’s an update on the last 6 months and some reflections on the whirlwind parenting journey so far.By Emma Goswell
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Episode 15: Sleep; Creating a bedtime routine that works
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This week our host Hollie is joined by the lovely mum of one Becky, where they're discussing everything related to sleep! As a new parent sleep isn't something we get a lot of, but what if we found a bedtime routine that actually works for your little one and YOU? Tune in to hear their top tips and advice to help you catch up on those ZZZZ's! This …
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Episode 14: Mum's top tips for breastfeeding
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This week, our host Hollie, is joined by the lovely mummy of three, Skye and they're sharing their top tips for breastfeeding and expressing. Your breastfeeding journey is incredibly personal but from time to time it can feel a little daunting and even lonely. So, grab a cuppa and sit back and listen to Skye and Hollie's tips and little pearls of w…
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Episode 13: Learning to love your new body
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This week our host Hollie is joined by the lovely mummy of two, Amanda. Together they talk about how their body changed during and after pregnancy, and their personal journey to learning to love the new them. We think you'll love this! This podcast has been made in association with our friends at Palmer’s.…
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Episode 12: Tips for preparing for your new baby
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Whether you're a first time mum-to-be or not, preparing for the birth of your new baby can be pretty daunting, because, let's face it, there's just so much to think about! This week our host Hollie is joined by mum-of-three, Skye, and together they share their top tips, from packing your hospital bag to essential items you don't want to forget and …
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Episode 11: The essential items you will actually NEED when you have a baby
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This week our lovely host, Hollie, is joined by mum of two Ami, and together they discuss the items that you WILL actually need when you have a little one. Because, well, let's face it, there are a LOT of baby "essentials" out there, but how much of it will you actually use? These mums give you the lowdown on those must-have items AND tips on how t…
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Episode 10: Coping with a newborn from a dad's perspective
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This week our host Hollie joined by the lovely dad Robbie. Throughout this podcast Robbie shares his experience of becoming a dad for the first time, supporting during the labour and tips for raising little people. We think you'll love this podcast!
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Episode 9: How to write your birth plan - tips from a midwife
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This week Hollie joined by the lovely Midwife and mummy of three, Jenny. Writing a birth plan can be pretty confusing: what are your options? What should you include? What should you avoid? Is a birth plan even important? Jenny answers all of your most common questions AND gives you a few tips to keep in mind. Tune in now and learn how to write you…
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Episode 8: How to choose a pushchair - your questions answered!
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This week the lovely Hollie joined by Damon, the pushchair expert at Joie. Damon answers all of your most common questions on choosing the perfect pushchair for your little one, because, let's face it, it's pretty confusing! In this podcast you'll find out how to get the most for your money AND the type of pushchair you should be looking for. This …
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Episode 7: Your ultimate guide to choosing a baby name...that you won't regret!
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Choosing a name for your little one is a pretty big deal, right?! We think so too! This week our host Hollie is joined by the gorgeous mummy of two, Nadia. Both Hollie and Nadia share their top tips for choosing a baby name, what to avoid and the important things to keep in mind. Get the lowdown on the world of baby names here!…
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Episode 6: Breastfeeding tips & advice - What no one tells you!
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This week our wonderful host, Hollie, is joined by mum of two, Hebe. Throughout this episode Hollie and Hebe get real about breastfeeding and explain everything you probably haven't been told. From breastfeeding in public to what they wish they had known - it's all talked about right here! Tune in now! This podcast is in association with our friend…
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Episode 5: What I wish I had known when I was pregnant
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This week our host, Hollie, is joined by the lovely Becky where they share what they wish they had known when they were pregnant. So, grab a cuppa tea and tune in - this one is guaranteed to have you laughing!
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Episode 4: Understanding colic & how to cope
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Hollie is joined by the lovely mum of two, Georgina, who shares her experience of have TWO babies who suffered from colic. Throughout this podcast both mums share their experiences, tips and advice, plus, what they wish they had known. So, grab yourself a cuppa and get ready to hear their hacks for surviving the world of colic! This podcast has bee…
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Episode 3: My experience of having a premature & sick baby
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This week our host, Hollie, is joined by the mummy of two, Danielle. Brave mum, Danielle, shares her incredible experience of having her twins premature and how her babies are doing now. Danielle's story is incredibly heartwarming and demonstrates just how powerful a mother's inner strength is. Tune in now! This podcast is in association with JOHNS…
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Episode 2: My experience of giving birth in 2021
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It's pretty safe to say that things aren't exactly back to "normal" just yet, so this week, our amazing host, Hollie, is joined by the lovely mummy of two, Hebe. Hebe has recently given birth during the COVID-19 pandemic and shares everything you need to know. From what to expect during your midwife appointments, to actually giving birth. Hebe reve…
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Episode 1: Obesity during & after pregnancy - What it really means
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This week, our lovely host, Hollie is joined by the bubbly, down to earth, mum of two, Ami and together they get real and honest about what it means to be overweight during pregnancy and how it can affect your birth and care. Enjoy! x
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Episode 15: My IVF journey - what really happens
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This week the team at Emma's Diary and our lovely host, Hollie, is joined by Faye from @GlossyTots. Faye has had two children via IVF and during this podcast Faye bares all and shares her magical, heartwarming story of what it felt like to go through IVF, the process and explaining it to her eldest. This week's podcast is honest, heartwarming and w…
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Episode 14: Tips and advice on expressing milk
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This week our wonderful host, Hollie, is joined by the wonderful mummy of two, Kim. The two amazing mum's discuss their breastfeeding journey and how expressing really helped them when feeding their new baby. Plus get lots of tips, advice and hints to help you along the way... This podcast has been made with our friends at MAM; the experts in breas…
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Episode 13: Breastfeeding tips & advice for first time mums
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This week our host, Hollie, has been chatting to mum to one, Aisha, who shares her breastfeeding experience. From sore nipples to mastitis and a whole lot of confusion; Aisha gets real about breastfeeding and provides tonnes of advice for other new parents and mums-to-be. Tune in now!
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Episode 12: Returning to work after maternity leave - What I wish I had known
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This week our wonderful host, Hollie, has been joined by mum of two, Chloe. Chloe and Hollie share their experiences of going back to work after maternity leave, what they experienced, how they felt and how they chose to manage day to day life with two little ones. Tune in now to get lots of tips and advice from two mums who have been there and don…
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Episode 11: Your baby car seat questions answered!
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Are you like us and often get a little confused with the world of car seats? What's i-size? Does my baby need to be rear-facing? How do you install a car seat? Well, you're not alone! This week our host, Hollie, has asked the car seat expert, Damon, from Joie, all of your car seat questions! Tune in to learn everything you need to know! This podcas…
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Episode 10: Tips for choosing a baby name
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This week Hollie is joined by the lovely mum-to-be Stav, who is expecting twins! Hollie and Stav share their tips on choosing a baby name! Unique or traditional? Get the lowdown here...
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Episode 9: The importance of looking after YOU during and after pregnancy
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This week our host Hollie is joined by the lovely Chichi where they talk about caring for YOU, yes you. Because you are IMPORTANT. Hollie and Chichi share their tips on how they looked after themselves during pregnancy and now they are new mums. Get lots of tips, advice, support and more from this week's podcast. It's sure to put a smile on your fa…
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This week our host, Hollie, is joined by the lovely mummy of two, Nadia, who shares her top tips for coping with a teething baby. Throughout the podcast you'll hear everything from signs and symptoms of teething to treatment options and how to cope with a teething a baby. Ashton & Parsons Teething Gel have sponsored this podcast and have had no edi…
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Episode 7: What is a "default parent"? We explain all...
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Today Hollie is joined by the lovely Laura from ExhaustedMum.com. Laura explains what it is to be the "default parent" and how her and her husband split parenting. Do you agree? Are you the default parent? Tune in now!
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Episode 6: How our bodies change during & after pregnancy
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Today, our host Hollie, is joined by the wonderful new mum Sherry (by Skype!) and they discuss how their bodies changed during pregnancy and after having their baby. Tune in to get the honest truth about what to expect, how they felt about it and how they learnt to love their new bodies. See you there!…
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Emotions are running high this week; In this new segment, I go off about the types of people and situations I’ve dealt with during quarantine. These include, but are not limited to, Tik Tok, COVID-19, and adult friendships.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumabonding/message…
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Episode 5: Labour & birth - What really happens
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This week our amazing host, Hollie, is with Lucy from @RealParent who shares her three birth experiences, all of which were very different. Get ready for the raw truth of labour and birth...
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In this special episode, I celebrate Pride month by telling the story of how I came out and the struggles I have personally faced. I hope that this will give some strength, others courage, and myself some freedom. LGBTQ Resources:https://thesafezoneproject.com/resources/ LGBTQ Crisis Hotline:https://ostem.org/page/crisis-hotlinesMy Voice Message Li…
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Let’s Talk Relationships: The Male Perspective (ft. Jake & Jesse)
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This week, two of my male friends take on both the tough and absurd questions posed by curious women from all walks of life.Jake and Jesse’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MSWvtZCkObkDQq58NYzoC?si=9ESQQeALRqCNSEvm42XYagMy Voice Message Link: https://anchor.fm/traumabonding/message--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…
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On the 4th anniversary of losing my high school best friend, I share my experience with loss, growing from tragedy, and finding purpose again.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumabonding/message
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While not every piece of this puzzle is yet solved, enjoy the scattered story of a man who fell victim to a plot bigger than he could imagine.If you or someone you know has a story you’d like to tell, click on the voice message link below and leave me the details!https://anchor.fm/traumabonding/message--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters…
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Episode 4: The role gender plays in parenting
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This week our amazing host Hollie is joined by the lovely Kelly and Zoey from Our Transitional Life, where they open up about Zoey's journey transitioning from male to female and how she has navigated parenting. A story that's surrounded by love, honesty and kindness. Zoey and Kelly also have lots of advice for new parents and mums-to-be. We hope y…
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Behind the Crime: The Sinister Hick’s Clinic Adoptions (ft. Jasmine & Klancee)
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Almost 70 years ago, in a quiet town on the Georgia Tennessee border, an evil operation took place that changed the fate of hundreds. Join Emma and special guests, Klancee and Jasmine, as they dissect the work of Dr. Thomas J. Hicks.If you have a message or suggestion for a future episode of Trauma Bonding, click the link below:https://anchor.fm/tr…
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Let’s Talk Relationships: Abusive Boyfriends
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Relationships are hard, but they’re even harder when you don’t know who you’re really dating. This week, I retell the confusing story and ultimate, dramatic ending of my abusive high school relationship. As mentioned in the episode, Judici.com is a very helpful tool I highly advocate for in running background checks and making sure you really know …
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Episode 3: Why expressing breast milk made my parenting journey even better!
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In this week's episode our lovely host, Hollie, is joined by the wonderful Ami from @ThroughAmisEyes to talk about Ami's breastfeeding journey and how expressing milk really helped her. This episode is sponsored by our friends at MAM, visit them at: https://www.mamonlineshop.com
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Unpopular Opinions: TV Shows (feat. Kelsey)
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*SPOILER WARNING* Not all television shows are created equal; with the help of my close friend Kelsey we’ll breakdown popular tv shows, such as Stranger Things, Tiger King, and FRIENDS, and give our take on their standing: masterpiece or mess --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumabonding/message…
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Repression, it's a weird thing. This week, I take you back to 2010 and tell you about an event that, to this day, still upsets me. A story that, for 7 years, I had completely repressed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumabonding/message
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A small look inside the abundance of topics that host, Emma Tatro, will discuss, divulge, and dissect here on Trauma Bonding --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traumabonding/message
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Episode 2: Having a premature and sick baby; what really happens
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In this week's episode, our host Hollie is joined by the lovely Danielle, mum to twin baby boys, who shares her experience of having premature twins, whereby one was extremely poorly. Danielle shares her experience and provides tips and advice for pregnant women. This podcast episode is in collaboration with the Emma's Diary charity partner; Bliss.…
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Episode 1: Tips and advice on the Coronavirus lockdown
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To begin the new season, our brand new host Hollie, has teamed up with lovely mumma of two, Ami to talk through the latest news on the coronavirus and provide pregnant women and new parents some useful hints, tips and tricks to surviving the lockdown. Enjoy!
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This week we're joined by the lovely Jess from Life as We Know It who shares her tips and tricks on weaning your little one. She's been there. She's done it. She's nailed it! Get tips from this lovely mumma of two and tune in today!
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Episode 6: The realities of breastfeeding
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This week we've teamed up with the wonderful Lilia from MammaSheWrote to talk about the realities of breastfeeding for a new mum and what to expect. Tune in now!
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Episode 5: How our body changes after pregnancy and learning to love it
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This week we're joined by the wonderful Polly from FitMumFormula. Polly is a mum of two, an author, a blogger, an award winning online weight loss coach to mums, a qualified personal trainer AND a nutritional therapist. Today she's giving our host, Renee, lots of advice about helping us mums love our body, respect how strong it is and be proud of w…
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Episode 4: The honest truth about being a working mum
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This week we're joined by the wonderful mummy of two, Cherish. Cherish is pretty well known; she has been featured in the book Mumpreneur on Fire 2, owner of a fashion label, a public speaker, and has worked with the incredible Gok Wan. So, how does she manage running a company AND being a mum to two little ones? Cherish shares her top tips with ou…
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Episode 3: Amy bravely speaks out about her experience of miscarriage
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This week, our lovely host, Renee, was joined by the wonderful mummy Amy from @BrummieMummie_Amy. During this episode Amy bravely shares her experience of miscarriage and answers the big question: Why don't women talk about miscarriage? Tune in to hear from Amy!
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Episode 2: Can friendships survive motherhood? With Megan from @xivybeauslifex
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This week our wonderful host Renee welcomes Megan in the pod, where together, they discuss the frantic world of friendships after pregnancy. As a mum, our whole lives change once we have a baby, but perhaps most of us aren't ready for the affect this has on our friendships. Megan spills all...
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Episode 1: Labour and birth – what really happens with Viv @VivSimone
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Our host Renee is joined by the lovely Viv Simone from @VivSimone talking through Viv’s experience of labour and birth…We get all the details! Tune in to find out all about Viv's labour and birth experience and trust us; it's quite an experience! To find out more about creating a birth plan, visit here...…
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Mummy blogger and fashion stylist Renee joins us to talk about postnatal wellbeing, including body confidence after having a baby. Renee is a mum of three and she is also sharing how she's embracing her new body - listen NOW to find out more...
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Parenting and lifestyle blogger Lucy is here today to share with you some hints and tips on C-sections and what to expect! If you're having a C-section, or considering one listen NOW to hear more...
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