Morning troops! How has your week been? We’ve started to settle into the new school/nursery/uni routine now, thought it might take me a bit longer to get back into the weekend studying! In case you are new here – let us tell you what Tried & Tested is all about.…
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Last week was induction week at uni – we did a lot of paperwork, form filling and introductory things. Although it was exciting to be starting, we didn’t do anything much that was midwifery related. That changed this week! On Monday we did a whole day of the theory behind…
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New research commissioned by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found that more women must be made aware of their right to choose their birth hospital. A recent survey showed that 40% of women either weren’t aware, or didn’t feel they had a choice about where they gave birth. And…
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We are HUGE fans of the WOW Toys range. Designed to be open ended toys, they require no batteries, relying on friction to power their range of vehicles. I love how much they encourage independent, imaginative play, and how well made they are – the quality is second to none. …
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Morning sickness. Swollen ankles. Mild anxiety about what’s coming. Are we glowing yet? The tough parts of pregnancy may have come as a surprise, but there’s so much to celebrate. Not only will you give birth to a brand new family member in a few short months – you’ve got…
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