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03/10/2025

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23/09/2025

An incredible new study found that pregnant women who consume just 6 dates a day in the 4 weeks leading up to their due date were 74% more dilated upon their arrival to the hospital, had a 77% shorter first stage of labor and a 42% lower rate of caesarean sections.

Eating dates in the late stages of pregnancy lead to higher cervical dilation upon hospital admission because the fruit contains nutrients that influence oxytocin receptors, preparing the cervix and uterus for labor by increasing muscle response to oxytocin and other labor-supporting hormones. Dates are a rich source of energy from natural sugars and fats and also contain prostaglandins, which contribute to cervical ripening. Additionally, they provide serotonin, calcium, and tannins, which contribute to powerful uterine contractions.

Eating dates in the late stages of pregnancy shortens the first stage of labor due to their ability to stimulate the production of prostaglandins, which promote cervical ripening (softening and thinning of the cervix) and increase uterine contractions. Dates also contain tannins, which have a similar effect, and provide a natural sugar source for energy during labor. Some studies even suggest that dates can increase uterine sensitivity to oxytocin, leading to more effective contractions and a quicker and smoother labor process.

These actions are also the exact reason why women who eat dates in the late stages of pregnancy and far less likely to need a c-section!

The most common recommendation is for women to begin eating 6 dates a day starting in their 37th week of pregnancy.
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SEE ALSO: https://www.pelvicphysio.co.nz/the-sweet-secret-to-a-smoother-labour-dates

22/09/2025

05/06/2025

BREAKING: What does it take to win an ultramarathon? For Stephanie Case, it meant covering 100 kilometers over brutal terrain while stopping three times to breastfeed her 6-month-old daughter.

Yes, you read that right.

At the Ultra-Trail Snowdonia in Wales, Case wasn’t aiming for a podium. After a three-year break from competition, she just wanted to feel like an athlete again. Instead, she crossed the finish line as the first female finisher, clocking 16 hours and 53 minutes on a course with over 6,500 meters of elevation gain.

Her journey to this race wasn’t just physical it was deeply emotional.

After two miscarriages and the birth of her daughter Pepper through IVF, Case wasn’t sure if she could ever call herself an athlete again. She had questions. Doubts. Fears. But she kept moving forward. She began running again in her second trimester and carefully trained to maintain her milk supply while preparing for this demanding race.

Throughout the course, her partner met her at 20K, 50K, and 80K checkpoints so she could breastfeed Pepper a logistical challenge that required special permissions and a lot of heart.

Stephanie Case’s story is one of resilience, strength, and rewriting what motherhood and athleticism can look like.

Her next goal? To return to the Hardrock 100 the same race that once felt like the end of a chapter. Now, it marks the beginning of a bold new one.

03/05/2025

03/05/2025

If your newborn suddenly wants to nurse every 30 minutes and you’re panicking thinking,
“I must not have enough milk,”
breathe! this is called cluster feeding, and it’s normal!

Cluster feeding usually happens during growth spurts (around 2-3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, etc.).
Your baby isn’t starving.
Your body isn’t failing.

They’re telling your body to make more milk to meet their growing needs.
It’s nature’s way of boosting your supply without supplements or schedules.

Yes, it’s exhausting.
Yes, you’ll feel like a human pacifier.
Yes, you’ll wonder if you’re doing something wrong, but you’re not.

You’re doing exactly what your baby needs.
And your body is doing exactly what it’s supposed to.

Cluster feeding is temporary.
Trust your body. Trust your baby. Trust the process.

You’ve got this.

09/10/2024

In memory of my dad Eddie Smith the family are asking for donations to a charity that helped us a lot throughout his 38 years since his stroke. That charity is SSAFA and the link to his page is this https://edward-harold-smith.muchloved.com/

We are aware that times are hard and do not expect everyone to be able to contribute but every little helps and they helped us as a family in very difficult times. So we would like to be able to help others through tough times.

Thank you for reading.. xx

Dedicated to the memory of Eddie

13/10/2022

So cute!

17/04/2022

Happy Easter!

31/10/2021

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