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14 NEW gluten-free and dairy-free foods to buy this month. , here’s the new gluten and dairy free foods you need to pop in your shopping basket this month. We all love Moo but did you know that they’ve recently come out with another new range of dairy-free chocolates? It’s great to find a dairy-free cream cheese made of coconut and there’s no carageenan which is an added bonus!

This is a sponsored post with Emma’s Diaries who asked me to share my experiences of health issues during pregnancy We are slowly reading a bit more about post-natal depression (although there’s still much more way to go) but antenatal anxiety and depression (e.g. mental health issues whilst pregnant aren’t really discussed. The infographic links some great support sites and you can find more of Emma’s Diaries resources on antenatal depression and mental health issues here. First up, know that the NHS does have dedicated mental health support services for antenatal mental health; which you can be referred to by your consultant or midwife.

It’s tuna and apple pasta with goat’s cheese. vegan mayo that I mentioned in my new gluten-free, vegan finds post) and sprinkle over some goat’s cheese. We served this with rice and Co-op’s new gluten-free chicken pakoras which are my latest find! It’s the first dairy-free greek style yoghurt I’ve tried and its really thick and creamy!

so I thought I’d do a little video and blog post about how I’ve been getting on since then! I’m now almost 33 weeks (on Friday) and whilst it does feel like it’s dragging a little bit-I’m really grateful to be getting nearer and nearer! Although I’ll still be anxious at my next appointment (in 2 weeks at 35 w) it is a great relief to see my bump growing bigger and bigger (and his movements getting stronger and stronger). I think I’ve mentioned before that I’m having a C-Section due to my previous fistula surgeries, but lots of people keep assuming I’m having a ‘regular’ birth (whatever one of those are! )