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Mindful Moments. I have been watching the Mindful

Mindful Moments.

I have been watching the Mindful Escapes programme on BBC4 narrated by Andy Puddecombe of @headspace and enjoy the simplicity of spending time immersing myself in the beauty of nature. It’s a stunning programme and one I would urge you to watch if you’re in the UK.

The colours the surround us are an important part of that experience for me. The greys and blues of Lake Windermere as seen here, or the vibrant oranges and yellows of the coming autumn, there’s always something that pulls me in if i can allow myself time to become immersed.

I’ve been following @heitermagazine for a long time and the posts always resonate with me for the simplicity and beauty. This week we are talking about autumn and the joy it brings in the #heiterautumn challenge. I’m looking forward to enjoying the images posted over the course of the next few days and spending some time quietly reflecting.

#slowandsimpledays #doortomywonderland #daysofsimpleandslow #poetryofsimplethings #awhisperedbeauty #dreaminginpictures #aseasonalyear #thatmagicmood #amomentofwonder #ofwhimsicalmoments #ofquietmoments #slowdownwithstills #calmversation #simpleandstill #myseasonalstory #smallmomentsofcalm #seasonspoetry #capturequiet #asecondofwhimsey #livemoremagic #cornersofmyworld #whimsicalwonderfulwild #aseasonalshift #quietinthewild #lovelywanderings #lakedistrictphotography #lakedistrictphotographer #mindfulmoments

The #butnotmaternity campaign is currently raising

The #butnotmaternity campaign is currently raising awareness of the issues women, pregnant and birthing people are facing during Covid.

I’ve noticed a couple of trusts making changes and that is good to hear. I listened to the news yesterday about women who are receiving negative news whilst having a scan alone and I reflected on my own experiences.

I had a missed miscarriage at my 12 week scan and despite it being a very long time ago I remember it well. The long wait in the sonographers room entertaining a restless toddler while trying to remain calm. The difficulty in hearing the words “unable to find a heartbeat”, the deep sadness and shock, the long drive home. It’s all very fresh in my mind.

I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.

Please let partners in to scans and antenatals appointments. You never know when you’re about to receive difficult news. 🙏🏼

#doulalife #doulasupport #poetryofsimplethings #dreaminginpictures #aseasonalyear #amomentofwonder #ofquietmoments #slowdownwithstills #myseasonalstory #smallmomentsofcalm #seasonspoetry #cornersofmyworld #aseasonalshift #humanrights #birthrights #LockedOutOfBirth #BirthRightsDuringCovid #CovidBirthRights #BirthWorkersUnited #DoulaSupport #BirthRightsDuringLockdown #CovidBabies #LockDownBirthRights #miscarriageawareness #miscarriagesupport #miscarriagesurvivor #miscarriagematters #missedmiscarriage

Shhh....the vulnerable members of our society have

Shhh....the vulnerable members of our society have been quiet for long enough.

They’ve watched as life has slowly got back to normal and they have been very patient.

It’s now their turn to shout:
“Please allow my partner for scans and antenatals
Reinstate two birth partners should I want that
Allow one partner into my postnatal ward with me”

It’s not too much to ask. Let’s be fair. Enough is enough.

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Inequality. The libraries are open again, the sc

Inequality.

The libraries are open again, the schools are back and life resumes.

I visited my local library after having coffee with friends and it was just like being back to normal.

Except it wasn’t.

I had been remotely supporting my doula client who was on her own during her induction process. It’s seemed completely unfair that I could move around freely, choose my books, drink my coffee, potentially mingle with healthcare professionals in the cafe and library and yet I couldn’t be by her side while she labours. At a time when she needed support and a hand to hold, a warm smile and words of encouragement.

The inequality is getting me down. It’s unkind to those who need us. It’s time to change the current system.

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The current restrictions on our maternity services

The current restrictions on our maternity services are draconian and cruel. It’s time to rethink the current policy. Just like this barbed wire fence will stop trespassers, it also may also cause damage to the innocent.

Women and birthing people are the innocents here. Birth rights are human rights. How we treat our innocent is a measure of how we function as a society. Let’s stand together and support each other.

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Companions Let’s allow partners back into the

Companions

Let’s allow partners back into the post natal wards, back to their partners side during scans and antenatal screening. Let’s offer them the choice of a second person to support them during the birth of their baby. It’s time to change this situation.

September is here.

Enough is enough.

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Beach Reflections 3. Your baby has been born by C

Beach Reflections 3.

Your baby has been born by Caesarean section and you are transported to the postnatal ward to rest and recover. You are thrilled to hold your baby but you are sore and emotional. Your partner is not allowed to accompany you to the ward.

You can see the midwives are busy but you are desperate for a drink and can’t quite reach the squash on your locker. You ring the bell but then switch it off because you don’t want to bother them when they’re so busy. Your partner would help if they were by your side but they are driving home alone. An emotional night for them, separated from you, wondering how you are getting on. It’s a difficult drive home.

Your baby starts to murmur and you want to try feeding. You are starting to feel uncomfortable. You've recently had major abdominal surgery and the analgaesia is starting to wear off. You can’t twist to pick up baby. You ring the bell. Baby starts to cry. You feel paralysed to help. Eventually help comes but baby is now crying loudly and you are stressed. Is this is good start to your breastfeeding journey? Your partner could help if they were there. They could pass you the pillow to support you, the water to keep you hydrated, they could help you get into the right position to feed your baby.

You can get the train and travel into London for a day seeing the sights.

You can fly abroad and have a family holiday.

You can go to the cinema with friends.

But your partner isn’t allowed in your post natal ward.

Isn’t it time to lift these restrictions? I think it is. Thank you for reading my posts today. If you’d like to get involved in the campaign to make changes to these restrictions, please DM me. Thank you.

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Beach Reflections 2. You may be an independent pe

Beach Reflections 2.

You may be an independent person, you may be a strong and confident person and you pride yourself in having these qualities, but whilst you are in labour you are a vulnerable person regardless of how positively your labour is progressing.

So you need someone on your side.

Yes, your partner may be equally as strong and confident but they have the difficulty of being emotionally attached to the outcome. This can cloud their thoughts and feelings and they may be frightened when they see you in labour.

This assumes that they are the right person to support you during labour in the first instance. They may want to be there but feel unable to help you because it’s all too much to take in. They may need someone to help support them. Doulas support the couple not just the birthing person.

Pre Covid you had the choice as to who you brought in to your birthing room, now you have one partner.

You can have your hair cut, your nails done, your back massaged. Isn’t it time you were allowed two partners into your birth room should you want this option?

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Beach Reflections 1 Whilst walking along the beac

Beach Reflections 1

Whilst walking along the beach I reflected on the current state of maternity care in the UK today. It may not feel like an issue for you but I’d like you to give it a few moments of your time this morning to reflect on the inequalities surrounding us.

In three different posts I’m going to talk about some scenarios that came to mind during my walk.

At present, most trusts will only allow one birthing partner into the labour room and that’s only when the birthing person is in ‘established labour’. This can be difficult to judge as some people can appear calm and able to deal with the contractions and are therefore judged to be not in established labour. One way of assessing is by vaginal examination and not everyone wants to be examined internally. Victims of previous sexual abuse do not want to find themselves alone and vulnerable and justifying why this could trigger some difficult feelings. Whilst this is happening, their partner is sitting outside alone in a car waiting to be called in.

We can meet people in cafes and restaurants and socialise relatively freely.

How would it feel to be alone, in pain and trying to explain the reasons behind your decisions? Is this equitable?

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Two unrelated flowery pictures just because......

Two unrelated flowery pictures just because......

Sometimes it’s hard to think of pithy captions to accompany my pictures so I’m posting these because they make me smile! No words of wisdom. Have a lovely day everyone x

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🏃🏻‍♂️Sunday Running Adventures in the

🏃🏻‍♂️Sunday Running Adventures in the Home Counties🏃🏻‍♀️

I like to explore the surrounding countryside on my runs and my bike rides whenever I get the opportunity. Yesterday was an interesting run. Firstly, who knew that this misty grey eerie morning picture would look quite so different later in the day? This could have been taken in November but I really loved the hues and the creepy tones.

Secondly, we ran through a field marked that a bull and calves resided in it. Although I grew up on a farm and I am very happy around cows, bulls and calves together are double-trouble. My friend had a red t shirt on which added to the danger but luckily these were of the ‘No F**** Given’ variety of cattle so we tip toed around the herd and all was good🤫🙄phew!

Last week was a big mileage week on both bike and foot for me so I’m going to catch up on my reading pile this week and have an easier time. I do feel quite sore. Any good book recommendations for me to try?

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If you could sit on this bench for an hour and cha

If you could sit on this bench for an hour and chat with someone, past or present, fictional or non-fictional. Who would it be?

I love this little exercise as it can be quite thought-provoking and perhaps a little emotional. I sat and watched some cricket yesterday, haven’t watched it for over 40 years. I used to watch cricket a lot with my grandad who was an avid fan. It amazed me how much I remembered about the sport as I explained how it works to my daughter. Memories don’t fade I guess. I thought I’d like to sit on this bench with him and talk about his life. Now he’s gone, as has his wife and eldest daughter (my mum) Amazingly his two elder sisters are still alive in their 90’s and living independently. Quite an achievement but tinged with sadness that he is no longer here.

Who would you sit with and why?

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💕The St Albans Post Box Toppers Running Tour💕

A group of us took a little running tour around the toppers last night and we were blown away by these amazing works of art.

The amount of work and the intricacy involved in creating them really blew us away. Take a look through these pictures and see for yourself.

The power of creativity has become a focal point during lockdown as people turn to crafts as a way of relieving stress, passing the day and connecting with each other. I love painting as a way of calming myself but this kind of art just knocks me for six. How happy do these toppers make you feel? 💕😍

Please visit St Albans and donate to the charities if you’re in the Herts area. You can find the website online @stalbanspostboxes and read about this wonderful original project. In the meantime, hats off to the creators and if you would like the walking/running route, drop me a PM and I’ll send you the file. The route we did was 4miles but you can make it shorter by parking closer to town. Just ask me for details. Enjoy!

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The evening light looked beautiful and I couldn’

The evening light looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist a few snaps before getting ready to go home. Back to the routine of day-to-day life. The closing moments of our 2020 family holiday. It’s been a special week spending time together while exploring the beautiful Cotswolds. Somewhere I will return to, no doubt. In the meantime, the packing calls 🥺Who else feels sadness at the end of their holidays?🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻😥
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“I sit beside the fire and think Of all that I

“I sit beside the fire and think
Of all that I have seen
Of meadow flowers and butterflies
In summers that have been”
~Tolkien~

Is there anything better than sitting outside by a fire at the end of the day. The sound of the crackling wood, the smell of smoke drifting in the air, the heat of the fire against the cold of your skin. It’s a multi-sensory experience for me. Add a glass of wine and a couple of s’mores and it’s a perfect way to end the evening. The big question is - open fire or chiminea? This one worked really well but you can’t fit lots of people around the open flame. It really kept its heat and I think it looks very pretty though. What do you prefer?
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It’s been a busy week for St Albans Doulas. Four

It’s been a busy week for St Albans Doulas. Four of our lovely families have had babies and it’s been a week of celebrations for us all. I know I’m biased but I think we have the best job in the world! What can beat supporting couples at the most precious time in their lives?
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This also means that I now head into holiday time and a little self-care (‘self care is health care’ as author @suzyreading would say in her new book and I absolutely agree with her). So what does ‘downtime’ look like to me?
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I have bought a pile of books (of course!) both physical copies and on my kindle. A wide selection of fiction and non fiction to keep me entertained for the next few weeks. I’ll take a photo of my bookstack for my stories this week.
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I’ve also bought some new watercolours and im waiting for some handcrafted watercolours from @littlerainbowmoon which will be beautiful. So I’ll be painting this week too.
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This morning I’ll be running. My route, around the Hitchin area will be a 15miler so I’ll have plenty of time to reflect on the week while I enjoy the countryside around me.
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I’ll think about our new families and how they’re all settling into life with a new baby. I don’t think enough attention is given to the early post natal period so it can be a challenge. We cover it in our antenatal sessions with parents but it’s hard to imagine what it’ll be like having someone depending on you 24/7. I remember it from the early days with each of my babies.
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So, a lovey week awaits me and Im off to make some porridge and prepare for my run. The sun is shining and it’s a beautiful day. I hope you all have a lovely day too.
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“Take a moment. Put the worries behind. Take in

“Take a moment.
Put the worries behind.
Take in the beauty around.
Let it relax your mind”

~ Abimbola T. Alabi

Beautiful little flowers captured on my run yesterday. Although I wasn’t feeling particularly relaxed at that time (I was questioning why I have such a painful hobby!) I couldn’t help but stop and take in the beautify of these little friends as they lined my way. Natures remedies.
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I hadn’t realised there was such an appetite for

I hadn’t realised there was such an appetite for old typewriters. I’m in great company! Im not sure how old this little beauty is but I love her💕(sadly she is not mine) I wonder who has used her and for what purpose? Elicit wartime love poetry perhaps or letters to a friend overseas. I bet she holds a lot of secrets in her keys. Who loves her as much as i do? 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏻🙋🏽‍♂️💕💕
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A little treasure I found along the canal. Not sur

A little treasure I found along the canal. Not sure how long it had been there but obviously wasn’t going to go anywhere in a hurry! I wonder who left it and when it was discarded? A little mystery for my day.
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I love old bikes. Perhaps not to ride but to look at I think they are pretty cool. I also love old typewriters but I’d never be able to use one these days. Telephones are another item I like the look of. The dial-up ones are so special. What old objects do you enjoy looking at?
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The Colours of Labour. . . Yesterday’s run was a

The Colours of Labour.
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Yesterday’s run was a riot of colour. Fields of red, white and blue spread out before me and I loved my multicoloured run through the fields.
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The colours of nature reminded me a little of the full gamut of emotions that you can go through during labour. I thought of the pale cream colours and whites of early labour, the slow start, taking it easy, just getting on with the day. Taking each moment mindfully, not rushing as you could be labouring for a very long time. Staying at home as long as possible.
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The reds reminded me of established labour. The effort involved in your uterus contracting, rhythmically pulling up and then pushing down. It’s an incredible feat of nature and red is a great colour to signify the strength and power involved. You are a force of nature in this amazing red stage.
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Finally the beautiful blues for the time of after birth. A calm space when baby snuggles into your breast. Skin to skin. Warmth and smells of you. Peace and calm. You meet at last. An exquisite moment.
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I love seeing labour as a story. One in which you have choices and can make decisions throughout. The route may change but you are always in charge of how you feel. That’s where your power lies. Let’s go do this! .
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