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Author: Harriet Holme

I'm a Registered Nutritionist (AfN), and former experienced paediatrician. After studying at Cambridge University, I worked in the NHS for over a decade, ultimately specialising in paediatric oncology. I also have a PhD in genetics from UCL. I lecture on nutrition and was commissioned to write a novel degree combining culinary skills, nutrition and health. I now use these uniquely developed skills for the benefit of my clients and students, consulting as a Registered Nutritionist and lecturing in culinary science and nutrition. My focus is science backed nutrition, and I'm passionate about sharing credible information to empower people to eat for their health. I have lots of Nutrition and Health articles on my website or follow my ‘facts not fiction’ on Instagram @healthyeatingdr so that you can eat for health today.
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Postnatal/Postpartum Nutrition

August 27, 2020 By Harriet HolmeLeave a comment

Guest article by Dr. Harriet Holme Postnatal Nutrition Congratulations on your new baby or babies! As new parents this is a hugely exciting time for you; but it can also be extremely daunting, with a new level of worry, doubt about your ability, and mum guilt that you could have […]

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Eating During Pregnancy

August 16, 2020 By Harriet HolmeLeave a comment

By Dr Harriet Holme MA Hons Cantab MBBS Lond MRCPCH(2009) PhD RNutr Are you pregnant and looking for more information on how to eat well during pregnancy, what foods are safe, and which to avoid? Firstly, congratulations on your pregnancy! This is an exciting time for you and your partner. […]

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🇬🇧 Marley - Midiwfe & Mum of 5 inc. twins
Teaching parents to be through doodles
Founder of @childbirthdownloads 📧 marley@midwifemarley.com

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3 generations in one 👵🏾👩🏽👶🏾Did y 3 generations in one 👵🏾👩🏽👶🏾Did you know? I remember learning this at school! Repost @milkymamallc • • • • • • That is just amazing! The generations of powerhouse women connected through time and through the womb. How many generations of women did you get to meet in your family? #motherhoodjourney #motherhoodinspired #motherhoodunited
Reposting one of my favourites! The bed is never b Reposting one of my favourites! The bed is never big enough when you are pregnant and there are never enough pillows!! Sorry Dad 🙈
"I hope I don't have any tears" They were some of "I hope I don't have any tears" They were some of the first words I spoke seconds after the birth of my daughter last year. Having skin to skin was just the best, oxytocin was flowing and the contractions were all over! I was exhausted though and still high from the gas & air as you can see 🤣 At the end Tyrone says "You did really well" 💪🏾 Such an amazing experience! This was the start of my final journey through motherhood and I'm so glad my mum @lorraineshall caught it for me. I didn't have any tears by the way 🙌🏾 What were your first words after giving birth??
Some women will give birth via Caesarean section ( Some women will give birth via Caesarean section (c-section) and this can be planned or unplanned. If you have a c-section planned, it’s much easier to prepare for it but in the event of an unplanned c-section, it’s always good to know what to expect just in case. To read my post please click on the link in bio as it's quite long! . . . . . . . . #cesarean #csection #birth #ces #laboranddelivery #cesarea #momlife #childbirth #postpartum #obgyn #nurse #rea #midwifery #childbirth #maternidade #birth #parto #midwife #obstetrics #obstetricia #maternidadefeliz #maternidaderomantizada #birthprep #caesarean #partohumanizado #pregnancyblog #mommyblogger
*Watch with sound* I've done this once or twice! *Watch with sound* I've done this once or twice! GO MAMA AND GO MIDWIFE! Just short of the birth centre/hospital by a few feet by the look of it! Dad was also as cool as a cucumber 😊 #Repost @thelanguageofbirth via @thewellnessmidwife • • • • • • The more I watch this, the more I see and the more I love it!! ⁣⁣💪🏽❤️ ⁣⁣ I love the way that birth just happens! Our bodies will just know what to do if we let them. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I love the way the Midwife is not phased by this at all!! She is simultaneously calm, reassuring and protective to the woman and her birth environment- something midwives do in all birth environments. (Although I’m sure a million scenarios are running through her mind!) ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Then I love the Midwife’s body language! The way that the midwife uses her body (probably instinctively) to shield the woman from the police officers, even though they are offering to be helpful. The midwife is not only protecting the birth environment but the woman’s dignity and privacy here also. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Then I love the way the women says “that was amazing!!!” YES!!! It is amazing and so are you!! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ・・・⁣⁣ @badassmotherbirther writes,⁣⁣ ".⁣⁣ ⚡️𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐖𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐎 𝐈𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄, 𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐘 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍⚡️⁣⁣ ⦿⁣⁣ Midwife: “She’s ok, I’m the midwife, she’s here to have a baby.”⁣⁣ ⦿⁣⁣ Officer: “Do I help you?”⁣⁣ ⦿⁣⁣ Midwife: “Nope, nope, she’s here to have a baby. She just didn’t make it inside.”⁣⁣ ⦿⁣⁣ Awesome capture by @naturalbirthworks⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #midwivesdoitbetter #midwivesdoitanywhere #normalisebirth #naturalbirth #birthenvironment #protectingthebirthspace #newborn #womenarepowerful #motherhood #birthpartner #studentmidwives #doula #midwifelife #pregnancywellness #oxytocin #pregnancywellbeing #pregnancyyoga #pregnancyreflexology #powerfulbirth #birthphotography #youvegotthismama #thankyoumidwife #calmbirth
If your baby is in a breech position at 36 weeks, If your baby is in a breech position at 36 weeks, you may be offered an external cephalic version (ECV). This is when an obstetrician, tries to turn the baby into a head-down position by applying pressure on your abdomen. It can be a bit uncomfortable but around 50% of breech babies can be turned using ECV, allowing a vaginal birth. When an ecv has taken place, you will be monitored closely for a while afterwards to ensure all is well with the baby. As with many interventions there are risks associated with an ecv. Approximately 1 in 200 babies will require delivery by C-section straight after an ecv due to complications such as bleeding from the placenta which may cause fetal distress. Sometimes a baby may also flip back into the breech position. . Some women may want to discuss rhe possibility of having a breech vaginal birth rather than having an ecv. You can discuss this with your obstetrician. There are some scenarios where a breech vaginal birth would not be recommended and those include: Having a low lying placenta If the baby's head is tilted too far back making the deluevey of the head difficult If the baby is a 'footling breech' feet first rather that bum first If you have preeclampsia For some women, a planned C-section is the best option for them. . . . . . . . . . #obgyn #womenshealth #gynecology #health #pregnancy #baby #breech #obstetrics #gynecologist #love #doctor #instagram #pregnant #ecv #medicine #drops #evidence #laboranddelivery
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🇬🇧 Marley - Midiwfe & Mum of 5 inc. twins
Teaching parents to be through doodles
Founder of @childbirthdownloads 📧 marley@midwifemarley.com

Midwife | Pregnancy & Birth
3 generations in one 👵🏾👩🏽👶🏾Did y 3 generations in one 👵🏾👩🏽👶🏾Did you know? I remember learning this at school! Repost @milkymamallc • • • • • • That is just amazing! The generations of powerhouse women connected through time and through the womb. How many generations of women did you get to meet in your family? #motherhoodjourney #motherhoodinspired #motherhoodunited
Reposting one of my favourites! The bed is never b Reposting one of my favourites! The bed is never big enough when you are pregnant and there are never enough pillows!! Sorry Dad 🙈
"I hope I don't have any tears" They were some of "I hope I don't have any tears" They were some of the first words I spoke seconds after the birth of my daughter last year. Having skin to skin was just the best, oxytocin was flowing and the contractions were all over! I was exhausted though and still high from the gas & air as you can see 🤣 At the end Tyrone says "You did really well" 💪🏾 Such an amazing experience! This was the start of my final journey through motherhood and I'm so glad my mum @lorraineshall caught it for me. I didn't have any tears by the way 🙌🏾 What were your first words after giving birth??
Some women will give birth via Caesarean section ( Some women will give birth via Caesarean section (c-section) and this can be planned or unplanned. If you have a c-section planned, it’s much easier to prepare for it but in the event of an unplanned c-section, it’s always good to know what to expect just in case. To read my post please click on the link in bio as it's quite long! . . . . . . . . #cesarean #csection #birth #ces #laboranddelivery #cesarea #momlife #childbirth #postpartum #obgyn #nurse #rea #midwifery #childbirth #maternidade #birth #parto #midwife #obstetrics #obstetricia #maternidadefeliz #maternidaderomantizada #birthprep #caesarean #partohumanizado #pregnancyblog #mommyblogger
*Watch with sound* I've done this once or twice! *Watch with sound* I've done this once or twice! GO MAMA AND GO MIDWIFE! Just short of the birth centre/hospital by a few feet by the look of it! Dad was also as cool as a cucumber 😊 #Repost @thelanguageofbirth via @thewellnessmidwife • • • • • • The more I watch this, the more I see and the more I love it!! ⁣⁣💪🏽❤️ ⁣⁣ I love the way that birth just happens! Our bodies will just know what to do if we let them. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I love the way the Midwife is not phased by this at all!! She is simultaneously calm, reassuring and protective to the woman and her birth environment- something midwives do in all birth environments. (Although I’m sure a million scenarios are running through her mind!) ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Then I love the Midwife’s body language! The way that the midwife uses her body (probably instinctively) to shield the woman from the police officers, even though they are offering to be helpful. The midwife is not only protecting the birth environment but the woman’s dignity and privacy here also. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Then I love the way the women says “that was amazing!!!” YES!!! It is amazing and so are you!! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ・・・⁣⁣ @badassmotherbirther writes,⁣⁣ ".⁣⁣ ⚡️𝐌𝐈𝐃𝐖𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐎 𝐈𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐖𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄, 𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐘 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍⚡️⁣⁣ ⦿⁣⁣ Midwife: “She’s ok, I’m the midwife, she’s here to have a baby.”⁣⁣ ⦿⁣⁣ Officer: “Do I help you?”⁣⁣ ⦿⁣⁣ Midwife: “Nope, nope, she’s here to have a baby. She just didn’t make it inside.”⁣⁣ ⦿⁣⁣ Awesome capture by @naturalbirthworks⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #midwivesdoitbetter #midwivesdoitanywhere #normalisebirth #naturalbirth #birthenvironment #protectingthebirthspace #newborn #womenarepowerful #motherhood #birthpartner #studentmidwives #doula #midwifelife #pregnancywellness #oxytocin #pregnancywellbeing #pregnancyyoga #pregnancyreflexology #powerfulbirth #birthphotography #youvegotthismama #thankyoumidwife #calmbirth
If your baby is in a breech position at 36 weeks, If your baby is in a breech position at 36 weeks, you may be offered an external cephalic version (ECV). This is when an obstetrician, tries to turn the baby into a head-down position by applying pressure on your abdomen. It can be a bit uncomfortable but around 50% of breech babies can be turned using ECV, allowing a vaginal birth. When an ecv has taken place, you will be monitored closely for a while afterwards to ensure all is well with the baby. As with many interventions there are risks associated with an ecv. Approximately 1 in 200 babies will require delivery by C-section straight after an ecv due to complications such as bleeding from the placenta which may cause fetal distress. Sometimes a baby may also flip back into the breech position. . Some women may want to discuss rhe possibility of having a breech vaginal birth rather than having an ecv. You can discuss this with your obstetrician. There are some scenarios where a breech vaginal birth would not be recommended and those include: Having a low lying placenta If the baby's head is tilted too far back making the deluevey of the head difficult If the baby is a 'footling breech' feet first rather that bum first If you have preeclampsia For some women, a planned C-section is the best option for them. . . . . . . . . . #obgyn #womenshealth #gynecology #health #pregnancy #baby #breech #obstetrics #gynecologist #love #doctor #instagram #pregnant #ecv #medicine #drops #evidence #laboranddelivery
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