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Beyond the Snacks: What Pregnancy Cravings Reveal

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One of the strangest things about being pregnant has got to be the cravings. We’ve all heard crazy stories about women eating coal or sponges – but thankful these types of cravings aren’t too common. Studies show that 50-90% of pregnant women experience cravings for specific foods and these are usually high-sugar and high-fat foods,...

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  • I craved coke and cheesy things as they were the things that helped with the sickness! ReplyCancel

    • I know that soda can ease digestion and I once read coke helps with stomach blockage. Didn’t know it helps with sickness. thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • For those who have experienced pregnancy, this must have been quite an interesting (and sometimes unusual) experience. It’s definitely fun to think about what the cravings could mean because there has to be something specific to it even though scientific research maybe hasn’t quite caught up with this. Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

    • Yeah, definitely a unique experience as no other! I believe that when we crave something (pregnant or not, but especially during pregnancy) is a response to our body lacking something else 😉 ReplyCancel

  • Thanks for sharing, this was an interesting read!ReplyCancel

  • I had a craving for milk and bacon – so I drank a pint of milk and ate a chicken and bacon sandwich for lunch every day for about 6 months! And yes, my daughter loves milk and bacon sandwiches now too 🙂ReplyCancel

    • Oh wow! Bacon sandwich every day for 6  months? Not sure I could do it for more than a week. I guess pregnancy makes us doing strange things 😉 Thanks for reading and sharing your experience Lisa.ReplyCancel

  • I haven’t had a baby yet, but I am sure many parents will probably be able to relate to this post. Thank you for sharing. 

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  • I haven’t had a baby yet, but I am sure many people will be able to relate to this post. Thank you for sharing. ReplyCancel

    • Some women have cravings, others don’t. Some have very weird cravings haha Thanks for stopping by LaurenReplyCancel

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Are Maternity Photos Worth it?

Pregnant mum is wearing her black lingerie and wearing a black blazer on her shoulder. She is leaning on the wall with her hands around the belly. Photo taken during a maternity photoshoot in London

Pregnancy is one of the most special and meaningful times in our lives. While the nine months may seem long, it flies by in a blink. During this time our body changes so much and we feel a new life growing inside. We feel every kick, every stretch, every hiccup and we create a connection...

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Empowered Birthing Mother Summit

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I’m very excited to be part of the Empowered Birthing Mother Summit! Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th November 2020, 10am-3pm An International Panel of Pregnancy Experts Appearing Live on Facebook 8 Talks, Classes and Presentations Raising Money for the Doula Access Fund Pregnancy, childbirth and new motherhood is a time of immense transformation at every...

3 Women to know if you are Pregnant in SW London

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It feels like ages ago when I was pregnant, and actually thinking about it was 7 years ago! Wow, how time flies! I remember those days 🙂 I was lucky enough to have quite a nice and easy pregnancy, but I felt a bit alone. Until I started the antenatal classes I didn’t even know...

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    London Outdoor Maternity Photographer – A shoot in Clapham Common

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    I have been a baby photographer and worked with lots of families in London for over 6 years now. I love working as a photographer in London as I can meet so many people from different cultures and backgrounds. But love and family is the one thing that groups them all! Being a London maternity...

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      The Importance of Maternity Photos – London Maternity Photographer

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      Why are Maternity Photos important? Even though pregnancy comes with a lot of difficult trials, it is an amazing time in your life. It is a time of celebration and anticipation as you prepare to meet your little bundle of joy. It’s a time when you become strong, actually stronger than you ever thought you...

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