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  • The Benefits And Risks Of Epidural

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    An epidural is a thin hollow tube that sits in the epidural space of the spine, allowing numbing medicine to get delivered right to the nerves, used mostly as pain management in labour.

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    It is important to understand that while there are benefits, there are also risks.

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    Benefits include:

    👉🏻 Pain relief

    👉🏻 Allows you to rest

    👉🏻 May help stop cervical swelling

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    Risks include:

    👉🏻 Itching

    👉🏻 Nausea & Vomiting

    👉🏻 Fever

    👉🏻 Low blood pressure

    👉🏻 Breathing difficulties

    👉🏻 Severe headache

    👉🏻 Spinal fluid leak

    👉🏻 Infection

    👉🏻 Tearing

    👉🏻 Instrumental Birth (forceps or vacuum)

    👉🏻 Ongoing short or long term back pain

    👉🏻 Prolonged labour

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    Were you told about the risks of an epidural?

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  • Only 18 And I Had Cervical Cancer

    In December 2013 I started to get symptoms bleeding discharge and painful sex I looked my symptoms up on line I kept seeing the words cervical cancer, I was scared so I went straight to the doctors where they took some swabs and water samples I was given antibiotics for a water infection all tests came back clear.

    On my fifth visit they gave me an internal examination where they discovered a growth and my cervix was swollen and bleeding within two days I had an appointment with colposcopy.

    I had a 4 and a half cm tumour across my cervix they took a biopsy but because I was only 18 I was told i was too young for cancer and I could go in the week after to have the growth removed, three days later I had a phone call to go up the hospital where me and my mother was taken in a room and was told so sorry you have cancer.

    I had all the hpv injections in school I thought I was safe but it doesn’t cover all the strains, then after lots of scans and a op I was staged at 2b it had spread to my lymph nodes my treatment was chemotherapy radiotherapys and bracotherapys it took away my fertility and put me on the menopause at the age of 18 , I am 16 months in remission I have four more years before I get the all clear I have radiotherapy damage to my bladder I’ve been bleeding from my urine now for 8 months and living off pain killers until they find the right treatment.

    But I’m here I’m lucky I love my life through out I have tried to remain positive my moto is there’s always someone worse off it could have been a lot worse.

    I will always raise awareness for cervical cancer and will campaign to reduce the smear age from 25 down to 18 my petition is still open and in the hands of my mp

    Please ladies if you are 25 and lucky enough to have the right to have a free smear test on the NHS please do never miss never think it won’t happen to you CANCER has no age limit and can hit you anytime let’s catch this cancer early all my love Jess Xxxxxxxxx PLEASE SHARE FOR AWARENESS

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  • Beautiful And Brave Haley, Fighting To See Her Daughter Grow Up

    My beautiful and brave friend Haley has been battling with illness since she was only 13 years old when diagnosed with endometriosis. When the pain became insufferable she opted to have an operation which cost her and her family £15,000 and cost Haley a large part of her womb and possibly her chance of ever becoming a mum. Haley went through all this whilst studying to become a pharmacist. 

    However, in August 2017 Haley’s dreams came true as she qualified as a pharmacist, got her dream job and then found out that, against all odds, she was pregnant. 

    In March 2018 after a difficult and worrying pregnancy Haley gave birth to their miracle baby girl, Ava. Haley and her fiance Ryan were overjoyed to finally have the family they thought they would never have and Haley’s health was looking up. 

    Unfortunately in September 2018, only 6 months after having their beautiful baby girl and at the tender age of 25, Haley was told she had cervical cancer. She began a 6 month course of chemotherapy and showed us all just how amazing she is by going through this while continuing to smile and be an amazing Mummy. 

    We all prayed that after her 6 rounds of chemo she would have a course of radiotherapy and she would be on the road to remission 

    Sadly, on the 20th of February Haley was told her cancer has now spread to her bowel. Haley’s cancer is now stage 4. She has been advised that her best chance of beating this awful disease and watching her beautiful baby grow will be a treatment which is not currently funded by the NHS. 

    We are hoping to raise enough money to cover Haley’s treatments and give her the best chance of one day being cancer free. 

    If you can donate even the smallest amount we would be so grateful. 

    Please share this far and wide,

    Thank you ❤

    https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/haleys-treatment?utm_id=108&utm_term=PR6BgYN23

  • Spread The Word Stop Avoiding Smear Tests

    **STOP AVOIDING SMEAR TESTS**

    This superwoman is my baby sis, she was diagnosed with cervical cancer at just 28

    Today she kicked arse but at a cost. She had to undergo a full hysterectomy and her fight isn’t over just yet…there’s still a big chance she will need radiotherapy.

    She only missed 1 smear test….just bloody 1. She’s so lucky to have been blessed with a daughter but the cancer has taken her chance to ever carry another baby.

    She’s one of the lucky ones though so many women put it off until it’s too late.

    I never thought I would be sat writing a status like this about someone so close to home.

    A smear test literally takes a few minutes stop putting it off.

    She’s letting us post this because she wants to raise awareness that cancer doesn’t care who u are….how old u are, if u don’t keep up with your regular checks your putting yourself at risk.

    I sit with tears in my eyes writing this after visiting her tonight. I’m so so proud of her. She has handled this so amazingly. She really is my beautiful superwoman!! 💖 spread the message

    Written  by Sarah bax

  • So You Haven’t Booked Your Smear Test Yet, Read This Then!!!

    Why havent you had  your smear test done?

    What are you scared of?

    Are you embarrassed?

    Trust me the nurse doesn’t care if you have a hairy vagina

    She doesn’t care what colour it is

    She doesn’t care what it smells like

    She doesn’t care what it looks like

    She doesn’t care if you have to bring your kids along

    She’s not interested in anything other than your health

    You never know, she might save your life  Take advantage of the amazing NHS and get your smear now!

    I’ve had bad news EVERY time but trust me, it’s a lot better than hearing you’re dying quickly!

    Is it worth the risk? No matter who you are, I am sorry to be harsh but, it COULD Happen to you!

    Around 9 in 10 woman in England diagnosed with cervical cancer aged 15-39 survive the disease for ive years or more.

    Cervical cancer tends to occure in  mid-life and is most frequently diagnosed in woman between 35 and 44.

    Survival rates depends on many factors including the stage of cervical cancer that is diagnosed.

    When detected at an early stage the 5 year survival rate with invasive cervical cancer is 92%.

    Woman get booked in for a smear test NOW!!!