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Before you open it
Two things.
Don’t read it in a hospital car park, and don’t read it last thing at night. It’s built to be opened and then put down again, and there’s a short piece at the end to help you close it. That bit matters as much as the rest, because opening something and leaving you holding it isn’t a kind thing to do to anyone.
And there’s no right way to use it. Fifteen minutes if you read it straight through, but you don’t have to. Plenty of women read the checklist, put it down for a week, and come back to the appointment pages when they need them.
What happens next
Over the next fortnight, I’ll send you a few more things: why this happens, what actually helps, and some of what I’ve learned from the women I work with.
After that you’ll just get my regular emails, every couple of weeks. You can leave at any point and I won’t take it personally.
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If things feel heavier than a workbook can hold, please talk to your midwife or GP. If you need urgent help, call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency. Samaritans are available any time on 116 123. You don't have to be at breaking point to deserve support.
Go gently,
Dr Natalie