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The blog has grown, and has now moved to a new home. I will keep these posts here so the links remain active, but for new content please follow me to deborahcarrington.com
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How Can I Be A Possums Mum If I Love Routine?
When my fourth baby was born, my eldest child was nine. Nine years. I can’t believe how much changed in that time. Tight swaddles were...
dcarrington5
Nov 11, 20225 min read
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Remembering, Gently
Sensitivity warning – this post mentions pregnancy loss. I would never wish to cause anyone distress, so if this is not the right time...
dcarrington5
Oct 15, 20224 min read
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Please Don't Apologise For Having A Vagina
Last week I had a fabulous day teaching at a Women’s Health workshop for registrars training to be specialist GPs. I love this part time...
dcarrington5
Jun 15, 20223 min read
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Do You Ever Worry That Your Baby Has 'Failed' The Possums Sleep Approach? This Article Is For You.
I look at the new mum sitting in front of me. Her beautiful, perfect baby is nuzzled into her neck as she gently rubs his back. The tears...
dcarrington5
Apr 8, 20225 min read
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A Safe Place
There is a couch in my consulting room. It is not much to look at. I bought it online so that new mums could be more comfortable...
dcarrington5
Mar 9, 20223 min read
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What is your Secret Dream?
My older daughter is nine years old. She has soft brown eyes and long, wavy hair that takes patient brushing each morning. She has no...
dcarrington5
Feb 10, 20222 min read
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Being Kind To Your Body After Birth
Pregnancy and birth change us in so many ways. Our hearts expand and stretch. We learn a multitude of new skills. We discover how to...
dcarrington5
Oct 21, 20213 min read
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A Lockdown Midnight Feast
One of the best things about being a mother is getting to rediscover my favourite children’s books. I spent much of my childhood immersed...
dcarrington5
Sep 7, 20213 min read
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I Know I Will Miss This One Day
I had a mini-escape earlier this year. An escape from motherhood, from work, from laundry. It was short but glorious. I was sitting an...
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Aug 20, 20213 min read
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Letting Go Of The Mother Guilt
My youngest child is now 18 months old, and he is adorable. He is the cuddliest of all my babies and has a truly sweet and sensitive...
dcarrington5
Jun 25, 20213 min read
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Where Have All The GPs Gone?
Let me tell you about a beautiful little town on the coast in south west Victoria. It is nestled around a port, with quiet beaches and...
dcarrington5
Jun 18, 20218 min read
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What I Wish I Knew
It has been ten years since my first child was born, but I still have very vivid memories of that time. Certain sounds, smells and images...
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Feb 26, 20215 min read
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5 Things I Want My Patients To Know
Every day in general practice is a new adventure. I can safely say in several years of working as a GP that I have never had two days the...
dcarrington5
Feb 11, 20213 min read
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Welcome
I have started this website to help improve access to breastfeeding and sleep support in Portland and the surrounding areas. My intention...
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Feb 5, 20211 min read
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