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15/02/2026

Delivery Room to Dining Room - Episode 2

An absolute pleasure chatting with Caterina Borsato from Caterina’s Cucina e Bar. We spoke about motherhood, passion and what it really takes to pour your heart into both family and food.

04/02/2026

We’re all exposed to microplastics. That’s not new, and it’s not something to panic about.

What matters in pregnancy is understanding where exposure comes from and focusing on simple, realistic ways to reduce it. Heating food in plastic, relying heavily on bottled water, and highly processed foods tend to add more to the mix than most people realise.

This isn’t about living perfectly or cutting everything out. It’s about easy wins, better information, and keeping perspective. Pregnancy doesn’t need more fear. It needs calm, practical guidance.

01/02/2026

Many people assume folate is a full-pregnancy thing. That isn’t always true

Folate does its critical work very early, often before you even know you’re pregnant. After the first trimester, higher doses are usually unnecessary for most women and in some cases may create new issues rather than benefits.

Pregnancy supplementation should evolve as pregnancy does. The goal isn’t more. It’s what you actually need, when you need it.

28/01/2026

Does having your period increase s*x drive?

An increase in libido around your period can be completely normal. As progesterone drops and other hormones shift, desire can rise for some women while others feel the opposite. Different responses, same biology.

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25/01/2026

Nosebleeds are a surprisingly common part of pregnancy, even for women who have never had them before. Hormonal changes and increased blood volume make the delicate blood vessels in the nose more fragile, which is why they can happen suddenly and feel alarming.

Most pregnancy nosebleeds are not dangerous, just inconvenient. However, if bleeding is heavy, frequent, one-sided, or doesn’t stop, it’s important to get it checked. Your body is working hard to support your growing baby, and sometimes the side effects show up in unexpected ways.

21/01/2026

Stretch marks are not a skincare failure. They are a normal result of skin stretching faster than collagen and elastin can adapt, influenced by hormones and genetics.

They show up in pregnancy, puberty, and muscle growth for the same biological reason. You cannot outsmart genetics, but hydration, moisturising, and the right ingredients can help reduce severity and support skin resilience. After pregnancy, time and evidence based treatments can soften their appearance.

These are not damage marks. They are proof of growth. Pregnancy receipts, not flaws.

18/01/2026

Endometriosis is complex, relentless, and far more serious than it is often treated.

It can cause chronic pain, inflammation, fertility challenges, and impact daily life in ways that are invisible to everyone else. For many, it takes years to be heard, years to be diagnosed, and years of managing symptoms without clear answers.

If you live with endometriosis, your pain is real. Your experience is valid. And you deserve care, research, and support that reflects the true impact of this condition.

14/01/2026

In healthcare, exhaustion is often mistaken for excellence.

We praise long shifts, back to back cases, and sleepless nights as proof of dedication. In any other profession, that would be a safety concern. In medicine, it is worn like a badge.

Experience matters. Volume matters. But peak performance lives in balance. Enough work to stay sharp, enough rest to stay safe.

Tired doctors are not superheroes. They are human. And finding that balance is the real challenge.

11/01/2026

Can pregnancy really change your foot size?

It actually can! Ligaments soften, arches shift, and feet can become longer or wider during pregnancy, sometimes permanently.

Yes, the shoe upgrade is clinically defensible.

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09/01/2026

Episode one of Birthing Room to Dining Room.

I recently had the absolute pleasure of visiting Adam D’Sylva at his legendary restaurant, Decca. We spoke all things from comfort food to fatherhood, taking you from birthing room to dining room.

07/01/2026

Libido is not a personality trait. It is a moving target.

It shifts with stress, sleep, hormones, mental load, health, kids, and the state of your relationship. Mismatched libido is common. Low libido is common. And it does not mean something is broken.

Desire looks different for different people. For many women it is responsive rather than spontaneous. Both are normal, and both change over time💜

04/12/2025

Invisible pain has a way of being brushed aside. Endometriosis hits hardest because it hides in plain sight. When symptoms keep coming back, people start to doubt what they can’t see, and that doubt can be just as damaging as the disease itself.

Endo is genuinely debilitating. We need more understanding, better education and far more support for the people living with it every day.

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