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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

Published in The Virago

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Stop Using the Phrase “Breast is Best”

It Helps No One and Sells Formula — Breastfeeding my baby was and is very important to me. When breastfeeding works out it is amazing, convenient, and the most straightforward way to feed a baby. Did you know that: breastmilk changes over time from feed to feed to meet a baby’s needs. breastmilk contains numerous antibodies to protect…

Women

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Stop Using the Phrase “Breast is Best” Because It Sells Formula

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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

Sep 4

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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Published in The Motherload

·Apr 26

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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Published in 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

Published in The Daily Cuppa

·Nov 23, 2021

I’ve Been Using My Boyfriend’s Credit Card for Two Years: He Didn’t…

I didn’t notice I was spending his money either.

Money

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I’ve Been Using My Boyfriend’s Credit Card for Two Years: He Didn’t Notice

I’ve Been Using My Boyfriend’s Credit Card for Two Years: He Didn’t…

Published in The Shortform

·Nov 19, 2021

Is it Wrong to Lie to Your Husband About Being Off Work?

This week I took some holiday days off work. I imagined fun family days filled with laughter. I imagined having time to do things. I made a mistake. I should have taken the days off, but let my partner assume I was at work. I could have gone on a daytrip. Imagine being free to hop on a train or bus and go anywhere? To go to a shop without someone who wants to run in the opposite direction? To eat dinner without having to share with a two year old?

Parenting

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Is it Wrong to Lie to Your Husband About Being Off Work?

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This week I took some holiday days off work. I imagined fun family days filled with laughter. I imagined having time to do things.

I made a mistake.

I should have taken the days off, but let my partner assume I was at work. I could have gone on a daytrip.

Imagine being free to hop on a train or bus and go anywhere? To go to a shop without someone who wants to run in the opposite direction? To eat dinner without having to share with a two year old?

Being off work with a two year old isn’t a holiday. I get the best quality time to myself at work on my lunchbreak.

Next time would it be selfish to forget to tell my partner I’m not working?

Published in 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?

Public Domain from Mother Goose in 1901, Wikimedia Commons

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

Published in 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

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

Stop Using the Phrase “Breast is Best”

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

The Selfish Mother

My Son: The 3-Year-Old Shoplifter

I Know the Real Secret to Saving Money on Black Friday

I Know the Real Secret to Saving Money on Black Friday

I’ve Been Using My Boyfriend’s Credit Card for Two Years: He Didn’t…

I’ve Been Using My Boyfriend’s Credit Card for Two Years: He Didn’t…

Is it Wrong to Lie to Your Husband About Being Off Work?

Is it Wrong to Lie to Your Husband About Being Off Work?

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

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

Those Days When Someone Throws Your Spoon Away And Eats Soil

Mari Sherret