Author: Jana
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Giving birth by planned c-section: the low-down
Nearly 3 weeks ago I gave birth to a baby boy, by elective c-section. Here’s what happened before, during, and after, to give others an idea of what it’s like, and alleviate any fears that mothers-to-be may have about delivering a baby this way. Read more
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Embracing change
In just a few days, life will change forever.My husband and I went for a walk at Makara beach today. I like the feeling of impermanence the beach brings, that space between water and land. Read more
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Out of office: I’ll be back from parental leave in 2020! And yes, I am coming back.
What does it mean to be a woman who has lots of different roles, ‘mother’ being just one of them, ‘employee’ another? Here’s what I’ve picked up over my last few months at work – through my own experiences and those of others – and what needs to change. Read more
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In times of crisis – broadening our views through art
Right now, we need to prioritise Muslim people’s opinions of this awful tragedy and their experiences. Alongside this, let’s also consider the fictional stories that we read, watch, and talk about. Here are three that have changed my world-view. Read more
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International Women’s Day – what can we do?
Sometimes International Women’s Day can be a bit depressing. There’s still so much to do, so many ways for our society to treat women better. So I asked myself, what can we do, in simple ways each day, to advance equality? Read more
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Call Me Evie – a review
From slow burner to page turner. Read more
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Dear Emily – a review of Rants in the Dark, the play
Should you go and see a play about parenting when you’re pregnant? Here’s what I learned from Rants in the Dark the play, based on the book by Emily Writes. Read more
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Gathering information in a post-truth world
When it comes to medical information about pregnancy, simple things like whether I should be able to eat a certain food or why my hips ache so much, I turn to the internet. But something has switched these past few months. Read more
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Life after Life – a book review
What if you could live your life over and over? Ursula Todd, born in 1910, lives a whole lot of lives in this novel. Read more
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New year’s resolution – read a wider variety of genres
On 1/1/2018, I set a fun New Year’s Resolution – to read a wider variety of genres. Here are my recommendations for your book list, from young adult to Kiwi writers. Read more