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Thank you for those who have enquired. If you have messaged me directly please check your EDF pm inbox as it doesn't always send notifications. I will be taking further bookings from April/May 2021, please pm me if this is something I can help you with.

Good morning, I am a local trauma informed birth worker in the final stage of my training in 3 Step Rewind. For accreditation I will be taking on 1 additional client in March free of charge. 3 step rewind is a proven brain re-patterning modality for resolving difficult or traumatic memories (most often birth stories). Having used this in my own postnatal journey I believe in its effectiveness and I am committed to helping other mums and parents, especially during these unprecedented times #butnotmaternity. It involves 3 stages: -hearing your story (should you want to tell it) and understanding the changes you would like to experience with the symptoms lifted -deep relaxation, remembering the event in a specific way whilst feeling safe and secure -imagining coping in the future and responding differently I will honour enquiries in the order that they are received, to take place once a week over 3 weeks (via zoom). Each session takes approx. 1.5-2 hours. Here is a link describing the process in more detail: https://traumaticbirthrecovery.com/what-is-the-3-step-treatment/ . If you are looking for help healing from your experience please pm me and we can discuss further via email or phone, I would be honoured to help you. x

For anyone pregnant or new parents looking for mental health support, please know you are not alone. This organisation is currently offering free counselling sessions: https://www.prosperitys.co.uk/referral I will continue to add additional resources to this post when I have a bit more time. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you are struggling or feel you can't find the right channels easily through the NHS. I am a trauma trained doula who is passionate about helping mums and parents. If you are low/no income there are avenues to receive free support which I can signpost you to through Doula UK and other organisations. x

Fantastic campaign supporting black mums and mums-to-be just launched on Instagram - for anyone looking for support please follow blackmumsmattertoo on IG and apply via the link in their profile

Hi Medusa, I've sent you a pm

seenbeen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The CDC one doesn't give measurements. I need > several and will not be able to wash them until > the end of the day so I would really need > disposables for 2 people for 4 days. Any > suggestions? I haven't bought disposables myself but I will let you know if I come across a good source. Personally I put the mask on before I walk into the first shop and don't take it off until I leave the last shop. If you are going out for the day the cheaper option might be to buy a few washable ones, and when you take them off put them in a baggy and then have another clean one ready for next trip/outing. Not ideal I know but thats all I can suggest for the moment.

seenbeen Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > where do you get them from in quantity -without > being fleeced? I would recommend buying a washable/reusable one online, there are loads on amazon. The US Centre for Disease Control has a really useful page, unfortunately I think our .gov website page is lacking in critical detail but here is the link as well: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-to-wear-cloth-face-coverings.html https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-wear-and-make-a-cloth-face-covering/how-to-wear-and-make-a-cloth-face-covering

JohnL and riddles, exactly! Just in case its unclear (since the government has failed miserably in articulating this message) MASKS PROTECT OTHERS FROM YOU! So if you wear a mask in a shop, you are showing other people around you respect for their safety and doing a huge public service by not inadvertently spreading the virus. It goes both ways, shoppers should wear them for the workers, and workers should wear them for the shoppers. I am 100% behind a petition to get EVERYONE to wear masks where social distancing is not possible but this is not a new idea. This has already been raised but seems to have lost steam, aside from the requirement on public transport: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304397 The reason I feel it would be beneficial to get local shop owners/workers on board is that I believe some people will be more inclined to wear a mask in shops if they see this as the norm with local shop workers. I wear a mask in shops to protect these people, and I started wearing one early on because I saw shop workers wearing them. I think the more we see it as the norm, the more people will continue to take it seriously. Added to this, I have stopped shopping at one ED business because I felt extremely uncomfortable with the staff of 6 or 7 cuddling up shoulder to shoulder for a team photo op (within view of shoppers waiting outside) just before opening for a busy line of shoppers...the same establishment has half the staff wearing masks and the other half does not, hence should one unmasked worker become sick they may inadvertently infect a whole load of staff and shoppers. I don't think its a difficult decision, look at the rest of the world they are requiring masks for good reason, to keep each other safe!

Hi Crunch B, We had a Uppababy Cruz given to us which I would not have again (had issues with the wheels amongst other things, the only upside was the large under basket). Then purchased the bugaboo bee and absolutely love it. Lots of perks but some key things, it folds up nicely, has a great hood/canopy which is very dark for naps on the go, and the car seat with adaptors can sit on top of the seat without removing it (not the case with the uppababy). Wish I had bought this sooner! Let me know if you need any more info and good luck, and congratulations!

Hello, Looking for support to petition the remaining local shop owners/staff to all wear masks. We want to support these businesses and having staff wear masks would be a major service to our little community and ensuring we are less likely to spread the virus (imagine how many local people come into contact with certain shop worker on any given Saturday?! All it takes is one infectious person...) This is not to suggest that only shop workers should be wearing them in enclosed spaces - shoppers should too! Although the government has not given explicit instruction to do so in shops, the requirement on public transport speaks volumes. Additionally the evidence from the USA and the recent resurgence in cases all point to the fact that wearing masks protect others (and yourself to some extent). And if customers see shop owners wearing them then perhaps more people might be inclined to do the same. The risk goes down to 1.5% if both parties wear a mask. Lets make a push and keep each other safe! Grateful to the shops who are already requiring this of their staff. Any ideas on how we might get other shop owners on board would be welcome. Perhaps our local councillors want to get involved?