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We Lie Down On Our Backs in Childbirth For the Convenience of Men

Not because it’s the best position to give birth from — Television and movies tend to picture birth in a similar way. The mother’s waters break. She rushes to the hospital. There she lies down on her back in a hospital bed, in a brightly lit room, wearing a gown, surrounded by doctors and members of her family, screaming. …

History

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We Lie Down On Our Backs in Childbirth For the Convenience of Men
We Lie Down On Our Backs in Childbirth For the Convenience of Men
History

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Why Isn’t The Headline: Hero Mother Gives Birth to Breech Baby in Her Shower after Foot Popped Out

Sexism about who delivers babies matters — A few months ago I came across this headline: Hero Scots dad delivers baby in the SHOWER after tot’s foot popped out But, wait a minute? Who is it that delivers babies? I don’t think it was the hero Scots dad. This is what Taylor, the baby’s mother explained happened…

Parenting

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Why Isn’t The Headline: Hero Mother Gives Birth to Breech Baby in Her Shower after Foot Popped Out
Why Isn’t The Headline: Hero Mother Gives Birth to Breech Baby in Her Shower after Foot Popped Out
Parenting

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Sep 4, 2022

The Selfish Mother

I turn on the tap. Close the door. Climb into the warm water of the bath. Silence, bliss, relax. Seconds later my 3 year old bursts into through the door “Mummy, can I come in the bath with you?”. Then in the background I hear the baby crying. My husband…

Motherhood

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The Selfish Mother
The Selfish Mother
Motherhood

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The Motherload

·Apr 26, 2022

My Son: The 3-Year-Old Shoplifter

It’s my fault. The lesson is that only idiots go to a toy shop with a three-year-old. I thought it would be fun. We haven’t been shopping together much with Covid and avoiding shops. I thought we could browse and enjoy looking at some toys together… It wasn’t like that…

Parenting

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My Son: The 3-Year-Old Shoplifter
My Son: The 3-Year-Old Shoplifter
Parenting

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The Shortform

·Nov 26, 2021

I Know the Real Secret to Saving Money on Black Friday

If you have clicked on this hoping I’m about to direct you to some amazing bargains, I’m sorry to disappoint you.

Consumerism

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I Know the Real Secret to Saving Money on Black Friday
I Know the Real Secret to Saving Money on Black Friday
Consumerism

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The Daily Cuppa

·Nov 19, 2021

Did You Know ‘Baa Baa Black Sheep’ is About Tax?

Sometimes people have worried the nursery rhyme Baa Baa Black Sheep is about race and the slave trade.

Culture

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Did You Know Baa Baa Black Sheep is About Tax?
Did You Know Baa Baa Black Sheep is About Tax?
Culture

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The Motherload

·Nov 18, 2021

Those Days When Someone Throws Your Spoon Away And Eats Soil

Struggles of life with a two year old. — Yesterday I had a day off work. I imagined a relaxing fun day with my toddler. At work I am always wishing I could work less and spend more time with him. I planned to go out for a lovely family meal. Except yesterday I spent most of my time…

Parenting

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Those Days When Someone Throws Your Spoon Away And Eats Soil
Those Days When Someone Throws Your Spoon Away And Eats Soil
Parenting

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The Daily Cuppa

·Nov 10, 2021

Discovering I Don’t Need a Sofa

During the lockdown, we got rid of our sofa. My partner hated our sofa. He said we would get another smaller, more stylish sofa. He sold…

Sofa

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Discovering I Don’t Need a Sofa
Discovering I Don’t Need a Sofa
Sofa

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The Motherload

·Nov 3, 2021

What Should You Do When Strangers Offer You Food in the Playpark?

Eat it Gratefully or Yell What Are You Thinking We’ll All Get Covid? — “Why don’t you have a go on the slide?” “No” “What about the digger see-saw?” “No, sit on bench with mummy” We both sat on the bench. My son watched the girls playing in the playpark from a safe distance. After a while, their mum came over to my son…

Parenting

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What Should You Do When Strangers Offer You Food in the Playpark?
What Should You Do When Strangers Offer You Food in the Playpark?
Parenting

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Oct 30, 2021

My Highest Earning Month But I’m A Burnt Out Mother Who Has Not Managed to Publish Anything This Month

This month I have earned the most money ever from Medium. I published a story at the end of September and lots of people read and engaged with it. Great I thought. I’m getting the hang of this I have lots more good ideas for an article. If I can…

Motherhood

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My Highest Earning Month But I’m A Burnt Out Mother Who Has Not Managed to Publish Anything This…
My Highest Earning Month But I’m A Burnt Out Mother Who Has Not Managed to Publish Anything This…
Motherhood

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Mari Sherret

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