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Lara Proud
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First Trimester Survival Guide. What to Expect in the Early Weeks Of Pregnancy
The first trimester is such a whirlwind! Let's unpack what's happening with your and your little fetus!

Lara Proud
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What You Need To Know About Your Due Date
Your due date is simply an estimate! Let's look at the stats and what to focus on instead.

Lara Proud
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How To Support Your Partner During Labour: Tips From A Registered Nurse
Expecting partners often feel like they are left in the dark when it comes to their partner’s pregnancy. While it is true that the...

Lara Proud
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All About Epidurals!
Epidurals: Are they for me? If you’re expecting, I’m sure you’ve started wondering how you’re going to cope during labour and birth! If...


Lara Proud
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How To Tell The Difference Between True Labour Vs. False Labour
When you are pregnant, you know that there are a lot of changes that happen to your body. It seems like every day brings something new,...

Lara Proud
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Your Hormones In Labour
This week we’re going to be talking all about your hormones and what you can do to impact them and make your labor smoother. You know, as...

Lara Proud
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What Is The Best Labour Position For Your Baby?
What Is The Best Labour Position For Your Baby? Hello and welcome back to another weekly Bumpdate. My name is Lara Proud. I’m a...

Lara Proud
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Overcoming The Fear Of Being A Mom
Hi, I’m Lara! Every home video of me as a kid starts with that 3-word sentence (and my family doesn’t let me forget it). Life can be...

Lara Proud
5 min read
How to find Reliable Pregnancy Information!
Finding Reliable Information When You Are Pregnant Or Postpartum Can Be Very Difficult You and I both know that doing a web search for...

Lara Proud
4 min read
Group B Strep (GBS): What Do I Do Now That I Have It?
Group B Strep Diagnosis Did you know that one in four pregnant people have Group B Strep (GBS)? During weeks 35-38, you will be tested...

Lara Proud
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Labour Induction: What Does “Being Induced” Really Mean?
Labour Induction: What Does “Being Induced” Really Mean For Me? “They’re inducing me on Wednesday, so I should have my baby that...

Lara Proud
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When Should I Worry About Itching In Pregnancy?
When Should I Worry About Itching In Pregnancy? I don’t know about you, but adding one more thing to the uncomfortable third trimester...

Lara Proud
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Pregnancy Brain – Forgetfulness In Pregnancy
Pregnancy Brain – Forgetfulness In Pregnancy “I can’t think of the word!” “I lost my phone… in my hand” “This is the third time I’ve come...


Lara Proud
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The Role of Hormones in Childbirth
Pregnancy Hormones: The Role of Hormones in Childbirth Hormones are chemicals released by your brain to control or regulate the activity...


Lara Proud
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When Do Babies Start To Kick?
When Do Babies Start To Kick and How Much Should They? It’s always exciting when you feel your baby’s first kick, twist, wriggle, punch,...

Lara Proud
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A Step-By-Step Guide to Labour day
What Happens On The Day You Go Into Labour? Labour day has finally come! You are hours away from welcoming Baby into the world and you...

Lara Proud
6 min read
What to Expect During Your Trimesters
What to Expect in Pregnancy During the First, Second, and Third Trimesters You’re pregnant! Now, what happens? Let’s take a look at the 3...

Lara Proud
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Infant & Child CPR and Choking
Infant & Child CPR and Choking When can choking happen? At as young as 3 months old, babies start trying to put things in their mouths....

Lara Proud
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PREGNANCY IS ACTUALLY 10 MONTHS?! 🤯
You always hear that pregnancy is 9 months long, but no one tells you that it’s a FULL 9 months. That means if you go overdue, like many...

Lara Proud
1 min read
Caffeine and Pregnancy: What’s the Scoop?
Caffeine consumption continues to be one of the most controversial debates in pregnancy. It seems that whenever a new study claims it’s...
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