Jodie Paterson

Tag: parenthood

  • The first 48 hours of the postpartum period

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    The postpartum period lasts around 6-8 weeks after your babies birth. I’d argue that it lasts a lot longer as it can take a long time for our bodies to recover. For the purposes of this article I am writing about the first 48 hours. Below I share my experience and the things that surprised me about the early days of having my baby.

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  • What I got in Scotland’s Baby Box

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    I’m very lucky to live in Scotland where you receive a baby box a few weeks before your due date. The idea behind this initiative is to ensure that every baby in the country starts off with essential items. You can find out more about the box here: Scotland’s Baby Box

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