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My pregnancy - Emma Sparrow
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My labour - Kirsty Hotson
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TPSS - what’s
it all about?
The Teenage Pregnancy Support
Service (TPSS) has been going for
over 7 years now – so that’s a lot of
babies that the advisers have seen!
There are 4 Teenage Pregnancy
Advisers – Kim, Becky, Simon and
Nikki. . We also have a sexual health
nurse, a connexions Advisor, Health
visitor, midwife, access to a
counsellor and last but not least Julie
who runs Opportunity Knocks .
TPSS offers support to any young
mum, dad, dad/mum to be aged 19
and under. We also offer support to
older partners up to the age of 25.
We work with single people, couples
and families and you don’t have to be
in a relationship with your child’s
partner to come along to the TPSS.
The confidential teenage pregnancy
Support Service offers advice on:
F Just found out your pregnant
what's your options
F Just found out your a dad what's
your options
We also can offer you information on
F Practical issues like money,
housing, paternity rights
F Healthy pregnancy and preparing
for the birth
F Preparting to be a dad
F Going to college or finding a job
F Childcare advice
F Support with your child e.g.
feeding, play, sleepless nights etc
Get ready
What will I need for my baby?
Healthy eating
Useful contacts
F Contraception
FASHION
F Or if you just want someone to
talk to.
We also have different groups every
week – so you could come along to
the Child Health Session every
Tuesday morning from 10am –
12.30pm and there is a Health Visitor
here too where you can play, get
advice, meet other teenage mums
and dads. Or, if you’re going to be a
mum or dad then come along to the
antenatal session on a Tuesday
afternoon from 1.30pm-3.30pm with
the midwife. And for young dads and
dads-to-be, there’s the dads group
on a Thursday evening at 5pm6.30pm. And don't forgot
Opportunity Knocks a 10 week rolling
programme 2 days a week offering
qualifications in numeracy, literacy,
media skills, music skills, fitness and
health, feel good about you, and the
wonderful the magazine your are
reading!!!
If you don’t fancy a group but just
want to see an adviser, then there’s
different ways you can get in touch
with us:
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F Phone us on 336379
F Email us on tpss@hullcc.gov.uk
Pregnancy fashion
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Welcome
Hi, we’re the Think Twice team,
Amy Novis, Christina Mogg,
Charleigh Stanford, Donna Prince,
Emma Sparrow, Gemma Parsons,
Jessica Smith, Katrina Parker, Kirsty
Hotson, Sarah Dees and Vikki
Watson.
We’ve put together this magazine
with the help of the Teenage
Pregnancy Support Service.
Inside we’ve written about our
experiences about pregnancy.
labour and being a young mum.
And included advice about
breastfeeding, urban myths, health
and useful helplines.
We hope you enjoy reading this
magazine.
This project was sponsored by
F Come to one of the Drop-Ins
which are every Tuesday and
Thursday morning 10am12midday at TPSS.
Or give us a call and we can come
and see you.
Editors Gary Hass
Patrick O’Malley
Julie Gibson
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My
Emma Sparrow
pregnancy
My name is Emma,
I’m 17 years old
and 31 weeks
pregnant, my
baby is due April
2009.
When I found out I was pregnant I
had only been with my partner for
two months. I took the test, left it in
the bathroom and sat in the living
room just talking because we didn’t
totally
change,
it was
getting
even
closer
everyday.
When the bump started showing
more in the New Year and I was
further into my pregnancy it
I didn’t have any morning sickness
or anything like that I had it quite
easy until I got further into my
pregnancy. I had a bleed at 20
weeks and at 22 weeks but it was
nothing to worry about. At 27 weeks
I had contractions which most
people call Braxton Hicks, I thought
the baby was going to arrive too
early and it was very upsetting as I
realised I was nowhere near ready
to become a mum and there was a
lot I needed to do before he cam
before he came which is a very
scary thing to think about, as its my
responsibility to supply things he
needs and make sure he has
somewhere warm, secure and
happy to be born into.
s or
I didn’t have any morning sicknes
sy
anything like that I had it quite ea
cy.
until I got further into my pregnan
believe that I was actually going to
be pregnant. We both went in to the
bathroom to have a look at the
result. It said positive, we weren’t
sure how we felt as we were in
shock, we had a lot to take in. We
made an appointment with the
doctor to get proper confirmation.
We were excited and couldn’t wait
for the scan. The scan was at the
end of September it felt so far away
but it flew by. The scan was really
emotional and we got told I was 11
weeks and 1 day, and was due in
April 2009. At the second scan in
November we found out we were
having a baby boy. So we knew
what colours we could buy for
bump.
It came to Christmas and we knew
in the New Year our lives would
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My family had taken the news really
well when we told them after the 12
weeks scan. We thought they were
going to be mad, but they were
supportive, just a little concerned
“We thought our
parents were going
to be mad but they
were supportive”
because of our age and that we
hadn’t been together for a long
time. Now they’ve got over the
shock they’re looking forward to
being grandparents and I have
have a closer relationship with my
family. Which is a good thing
because I have my families support
and help, if I didn’t I wouldn’t know
how I’d cope. Not that I need help
but just in case I do, I know they
are there.
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FASHION
Models: Vicky Watson and
Emma Sparrow – both five
months and two weeks
pregnant.
Both outfits are from New Look maternity
range. Vicky (on the left) is wearing a
black maternity dress which is £30 and a
black shrug cardigan which is £28.
Emma, on the other hand, Emma is wearing
a black and grey top which is £28 and
blue denim skinny jeans which are £20.
Sizes range from 8 – 22.
FASHION
Model: Vikki Watson – five
months and two weeks
pregnant.
Vikki is wearing an outfit from Warehouse:
Which is a green dress (£70) complete
with a green shrug cardigan (£30). She is
wearing her own black knee high boots to
complete the ensemble. This picture is
proof that pregnant teenagers can look
glam without looking like hippies.
Want to find out more about
pregnancy wear try the web it’s full
of online shops
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My Labour…
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n Saturday 23rd June
2007, my back waters
went late at night and
my contractions started about
an hour after. I couldn’t sleep
because my contractions were
really painful, but I wasn’t fully
dilated so the midwives couldn’t
do anything and I could only
have paracetamol not like it did
anything for me ha.
After a night of a lot of pain and
no sleep, I was so tired,
hormonal and emotional. The
midwife walked in to my room
with a big cheesy smile on her
face and there’s me laid on a
hospital bed looking like death
warmed up. I wasn’t happy!!
She started talking to me about
an induction but my eyes were
so heavy I was just nodding my
head, not really understanding
what she was on about.
I managed to get about an
hours kip after the midwife had
gone away but then before I
knew it I was shook awake at
11.30am so they could put an
induction pill inside me. Having
the pill put inside me didn’t hurt
it was just a bit uncomfortable.
After about an hour of having
that done my main waters still
hadn’t broken so they brought
the BIGGEST knitting needlelike in to my room to break my
waters. It took about 30minutes
for them to get the baby in the
right spot and then they broke
them. Now the action was about
to start…
Kirsty Hotson
Just not what I expected
though….
I started having my contractions
thick and fast and started
pushing but my baby didn’t
seem to be moving down very
fast. The midwives started to get
concerned and brought in a
senior midwife/paediatrician to
see what was best for me. She
internally examined me and felt
a nose and a mouth. My baby
was face first. Oh god! The
news I heard next was what I
was dreading all throughout my
pregnancy – I had to have an
emergency caesarean!!
I was rushed down to theatre;
they needed to get this baby out
- and fast! I was given a strong
dose of epidural and this made
me sleepy. I managed to stay
awake throughout the birth of
my baby, but as soon as they
stitched me up I fell asleep
unaware of what was going to
happen next.
“I was so
tired,
hormonal
and
emotional.”
I woke up the next morning, and
looked down to see my bump
and all I saw was my flat tummy.
I’d forgotten all about my baby
being born. I started panicking
and looked to the side of my
bed and saw my baby fast
asleep in his cot. And…. his
dad, next to him, snoring away.
You’d think it was him that had
been through the bloody hard
labour.
“Just not what I expected . . .”
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Get ready
ur bag
What to pack in your labo
Clothes
A clean t-shirt or frontopening nightie,
dressing gown and
slippers
Snax and
entertainment
Drinks and snacks for
you and whoever's
going to be with you
A straw (which will
make sipping liquids
easier)
Maternity pads (nighttime sanitary pads will
do) and spare pants
Keep a water spray in
Toiletries
the fridge until you
A small facial sponge,
leave for hospital. It's
for dabbing and
great for gentle coolsucking on
downs during labour.
Body oil, fine talcum
You might also want to
powder or lotion for
take a camera or
back rubs
camcorder. Check with
Hairbrush, soap, towel
the hospital first, as
and flannel, toothbrush some units don't allow
and paste, and any
filming.
other toiletries you
want
Music CDs and a
battery-operated player
What to pack in your hosp
ital bag
Clothes
Comfy clothes (like a
tracksuit and
t-shirts).
Sandals or
easy-fitting footwear
eg slippers.
Knickers and maternity
pads for heavy
bleeding after birth.
Nursing bras (at least
two, you can get
sweaty in
hospital and milk
comes early so
your bra may
get wet).
A front-opening
nightie is easier
for
breastfeeding.
Toiletries
Towels (take
one or two someone can
bring extras if
you need to
stay longer).
Toiletries and
cosmetics.
Breast pads
(to absorb
leaks of
colostrums and
milk).
Snax and
entertainment
Magazines, books and
writing materials
Personal music
player/radio and
headphones.
Biscuits and snacks,
fruit juice/mineral
water or soft drinks.
Baby stuff
Nappies, bibs, vests,
sleep suits, mittens,
baby wipes, and
clothes for when baby
leaves hospital.
A few maternity units
ask you to bring in
your own sterilising
and bottle feeding
gear, including formula
milk, if you're not
breastfeeding.
Going home
Car seat and blankets.
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English
baby names
Boys
Jack
Oliver
Thomas
Harry
Alfie
Charlie
Daniel
Joshua
James
Wlliam
Girls
Grace
Olivia
Ruby
Sophie
Emily
Lily
Jessica
Chloe
Mia
Charlotte
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Kicking around the
KC Stadium
By Kirtsy Hotson and Vikki Watson
T
he day we went to the KC Stadium
involved lots of teamwork from
working out who was going, when
we were going, how we were
getting there … the list was endless!! But
working together we managed to do it and
we all got a fantastic insight to the KC
Stadium.
On the day of the visit, the those of us who
already had children brought them along
and we were met by two rugby players from
Hull FC, Joe and Chris. They showed us
around and entertained us and our children
with their rugby heroics and knowledge of
the KC stadium, we even saw the
changing rooms of Hull FC and Hull City
and got to run out of the tunnel …
something our children may not remember
now but will in the future because we have
the photos to prove it !!
We went to KC Stadium so that we could
show that the people of Hull can aspire to
different things and see that Hull can be a
positive place to be. We also learned
about healthy eating, especially if you are
thinking of playing sport and what
preparation goes into eating the correct
types of food. I guess its very similar being
pregnant … you need to look after yourself
and make sure you eat the right things for you
and your baby.
“The KC stadium is a positive achievement
within the city and one we all should be proud
of. Being at the KC Stadium made us all think
about what we wanted to do with our lives and
what job goals we had, as nothing is
impossible … just look at the teamwork that
went into our visit!!” said Kirsty Hotson.
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k Twice group with Chris and Joe (far right and far left) from Hull FC Community Team
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What will I need
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The bedroom
Moses basket or cot
Mattress, fitted
sheets, blankets
Cot mobile
Wardrobe and chest of
draws
Night light
Monitor
Lullaby music
Did you know ... British women’s boobs
have jumped up a cup size
in the last
five years, going a 34C to a 36D?
Clothes
Vests (approx 10-20),
Baby suits (approx 10-20)
Socks (approx 10 pairs, especially
if your baby is born in winter)
Bibs (you can never have enough
of these)
Booties (approx 2-3 pairs)
Hats (approx 4-5)
Scratch mittens (5-6 pairs)
Snow suits/coats
Blankets for trips out
Burping cloths
The changing box
Nappies, cream, wipes and bags
Changing mat
Cotton wool
Baby lotion (not to be used in the
first few weeks)
Cleansing gel (saves washing your
hands after those nappy changes)
Feeding
Breast pump (if breast feeding)
Bottles (approx 10-14 if your bottle
feeding, 4-6 if your breast feeding),
Bottle brushes
Steriliser
Milk
The bathroom
Hooded towels (approx 3-4)
Baby bubble bath (not to be used
in the first few weeks)
Baby soft wash (not to be used in
the first few weeks)
Baby sponge
E45 cream for babies face
Hair brush
Nail Clippers
Out and about
Lullaby music
Sling
Dummies
Comfort toys
Pram or pushchair
Car seat
Healthy
Thermometer
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. Pregnancy headache
Did you know ..
are very common and are most likely the result
of hormone changes, tiredness
and stress
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Young fathers
Dads, did you know that the more you
are involved with your kids than the more
likely they are to do better at school, they
are less likely to commit crime and get in
to drugs when they are older, will have
better friendships, have fewer behavioural
problems, and will feel really good about
themselves. All this is true even if you
don’t live with your kids just being there
can make all the difference!!
Not only that but its great fun and very
rewarding getting involved with your kids.
Just changing nappies and getting them
dressed can really help with the bonding
process, so don’t be frightened to get
those bums changed, just get a peg for
your nose!!!!
At the Teenage Pregnancy Support
Service there is absolutely loads of fun
stuff going on for young dads/dads2B as
well as lots of things that we might be
able to help you with, such as info and
advice around housing issues, money,
work, education, getting access so you
can see your kids and much more. We
also have the young dads group that
runs every Thursday from
5-6:30pm. At the dads
group you can meet other
dads/dads2B get some
good tips and advice from
other young dads, have
some time on your own
with your kids and get
involved with the fun
projects that we have
running. We are
currently planning a trip
away to Dalby Forest to
do some mountain
biking and outdoor pursuits as well
as doing some work about the
myths of being a young
dad/dad2B. We are also going
bowling soon, so come on guys
come along and have a cuppa and
see what you’re missing out on!!
So how do you get involved? Well
its simple, come along to the dads
group, pick up the phone, send us
an email, or just come along when
you can and we can make you an
appointment.
to seeing
We look forward
all the
you soon, from
team at TPSS
Conifer House,
Street,
32-36 Prospect
Hull, HU2 8PX
Tel: 336379
llcc.gov.uk
Email: tpss@hu
Teenage Pregnancy Support Service
Young Fathers group
Every Thursday
5.00 - 6.30pm
Conifer House
Prospect Street
> paternity
rights
> housing
advice
> employment
> caring for
baby
Free, friendly and
confidential advice with
TPSS young fathers
worker and TPSS
advisors
Hull
Primary Care Trust
> preparation for
fatherhood
> education
> sexual health
> courses
> money
> condoms
> get involved
with new fun
projects
> relationships
> access
problems
> meet other
young dads
and dads 2 B
For more info
call 336379
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Healthy eating
and pregnancy
What foods should I
eat during pregnancy?
What foods should I avoid
during pregnancy?
During pregnancy your unborn baby gets
all the nutrients they need to grow from
you. It’s important that you eat a balanced
diet so here are some tips:
It’s best to stay away from some foods
during pregnancy because of what they
contain or the way that they’re prepared.
They could harm your baby as well as
make you ill. Here are some things to
avoid:
Calcium is great for you and your baby so try and
eat four or more portions of dairy foods a day.
Ordinary cheddar cheese, cream cheese or
cottage cheese is fine, as long as they are
pasteurised so make sure you check the label!
Include lean meat, chicken, fish and some protein
in each main meal but only eat one portion of oily
fish and one portion of white fish each week.
Eat lots of fruits and vegetables, wholegrain
cereals (like Shredded Wheat) and beans to make
sure you get plenty of fibre.
Drink at least eight glasses of water a day, as well
as low-fat milk and fresh fruit juices.
Try not to drink more than three mugs of coffee or
six cups of tea a day.
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Limit the amount of sweets, crisps, cakes, biscuits,
fats, oils, salt and sugar that you eat as they don’t
have much of the nutritional value that you and
your baby need.
Avoid undercooked or raw eggs, or foods likely to
be made with them, (including home-made
mousses, ice cream and mayonnaise, all of which
may be made with raw eggs).
Don’t eat raw, undercooked or very rare meat and
fish.
Avoid unpasteurised milk, cheese or yogurt and
soft cheeses like brie, camembert, ricotta, or blue
cheeses.
Don’t eat pâté or liver – these can have excessive
amounts of vitamin A which can harm your baby.
Check that any ready meals or reheated foods are
piping hot all the way through before you eat
them.
It is recommended that women should avoid
eating peanuts during pregnancy.
Government advice states that pregnant women
should avoid alcohol altogether.
My name is Sarah I am a
single parent I have a son
called Elliot who’s is two
years old.
I got pregnant at 16 years
old. Bringing up Elliot was
hard at first because I didn’t
ask for help and I ignored
anyone that tried to help me.
Now I have people I can go
to and ask for help.
My name is Chrissie I am
a single parent like Sarah. I
have a son called Joel, and
got pregnant at 15 years old.
I was still with his father up to
being eight months pregnant.
When I found out I was
pregnant I knew it would be
hard being a young parent
but I thought it will be easier
as there where two of us.
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Fancy trying your luck. Think Twice has teamed with Employment and
Youth Enterprise to give you a chance at winning Nintendo Wii Fit. Just
identify the name and where the three buildings in Hull are from pictures
on the right.
To win you must be a teenage parent or parent to be who is under 19
years old.
Send your answers by 13 July, together with your name, address
and daytime telephone number to: Think Twice competition, Conifer
House 1st floor, Prospect Street Hull HU2 8PX
or visit www.cluedupinhull.com
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Care to learn
If you are a young parent and under 20 and have one
or more child/ren and are wanting to go to school or
collage or just a qualification Care to Learn can help
pay for your childcare and travel costs while you’re
learning. You can get up to £160 for a week but in
London you can get up to £175 for your childcare
costs. No matter how long your course is Care to Learn
will pay for it even if it is for a week or five years.
Care to Learn helps by letting you choose the type of
childcare that suits you and your child. You can, for
example, use Care to Learn to pay for childcare at
any of the following places:
1. childminder
2. pre-school playgroup
3. day nursery
4. out of school club
5. or your college nursery or crèche
There is just one condition the childcare provider
needs to meet they must be registered on the
compulsory part of the Ofsted childcare register.
Telephone the Learner Support helpline on 0800 121
8989
You can get an application form from your nearest
Connexions, Sure Start and college, school or training
advisor.
Connexions
Opening hours
Monday-Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm
Address: 84 - 86 Paragon Street,
Hull, HU1 3QA
Tel: 01482 223081
Web: www.connexionshumber.co.uk
Connexions offer young people extra support
and advice if they need it, they also work
closely at social services, voluntary and
community organisations homeless and
teenage pregnancy unit and the youth justice
board. They also help with forms such as
Educational Maintenance Allowance, Care to
Learn, loans, grants.
Sexual health clinics
Friendly, free and confidential
services throughout
Hull and East Yorkshire
Call 01482 336 336 or visit
www.luvhull.co.uk
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Conifer House, Prospect Street Hull HU2 8PX
Tel: 01482 336379
Child Care
For your nearest children’s centre or nurseries call:
Family Information Service, Brunswick House,
Strand Close, Beverley Road Hull HU2 9DB
Tel: 01482 318318
The Schoolgirl Mum’s Unit
172 The Boulevard, Hull HU3 3EL
Tel: 01482 300300
For more information, try visiting the following
websites:
www.hullcc.gov.uk
www.cluedupinhull.com
www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk
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