Birthwork & Careers
Midwifery, doula work and careers in maternal health.
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CarouselJust some late night musings
Just some late night musings. I often reflect on certain births I've attended and wonder if I could have done anything to change the outcome. In many the answer is no, but in some the answer is…
17 February 2026
CarouselI have experienced scenarios like this many times in my career
I have experienced scenarios like this many times in my career. Parents making it the entire way through their pregnancy with very little knowledge of how pregnancy and birth work. I used to find…
8 October 2024
CarouselSurviving childbirth with a live baby is the bare minimum
Surviving childbirth with a live baby is the bare minimum. We should be striving for more than this. I attended an excellent training last week with @wra_uk hosted by @amity.reed and…
19 November 2023
Reel0:33An episiotomy is a surgical incision between the vagina and the anus (perineum) #midwifery #birth
An episiotomy is a surgical incision in the skin between the vagina and the anus (perineum). They are usually done when the baby needs to be born quickly and waiting for the head to come down…
5 October 2023
CarouselOn Tuesday I was invited to 10 Downing St
On Tuesday I was invited to 10 Downing St. with a few other health professionals to gather our thoughts on the new plan for the NHS. You may have seen in the news this morning that they are…
30 June 2023
CarouselToday is the International Day of The Midwife, and this year's theme is 'from evidence…
Today is the International Day of The Midwife, and this year's theme is 'from evidence to reality'. There is a need for governments to acknowledge the evidence supporting our profession and the…
5 May 2023
CarouselFun fact: The cervix often does not start to change until the hours preceeding labour…
Fun fact: The cervix often does not start to change until the hours preceeding labour or when labour begins. If I could get £1 everytime I heard someone say they were worried about their cervix…
2 January 2023
Post"Our Miko is here ♥️
"Our Miko is here ♥️ She’s one week old today and I already feel like time is running way to fast. She’s tiny, mighty, beautiful, magical and smells of joy. Pregnancy of course had its ups and…
24 August 2022
PostI know a lot, but I don't know it all
I know a lot, but I don't know it all. I'm pretty educated and experienced on pregnancy, birth and parenting in general, but I don't neccessarily know what's best for every individual or family. …
28 June 2022
Post**Closed** I'm giving away 8 signed copies of my book "Midwife Marley's Guide For…
**Closed** I'm giving away 8 signed copies of my book "Midwife Marley's Guide For Everyone - Pregnancy, Birth and the Fourth Trimester"! If you're having a baby or perhaps you're a birthworker…
27 June 2022
CarouselBirthwork is in my DNA (if you hadn't already noticed!)
Birthwork is in my DNA (if you hadn't already noticed!) Thank you Suzie @thebirthworkerco for sending me me this hoodie. If you're a birthworker (midwife, student, doula, Ob etc) or looking to…
2 December 2021
PostThinking about my previous post, sometimes it's hard getting it right for everyone
Thinking about my previous post, sometimes it's hard getting it right for everyone. I feel that people have a right to be informed but some prefer not to be (and thats ok) On one hand, as a…
23 November 2021
PostBleeding after the birth of your baby is normal
Bleeding after the birth of your baby is normal. It can last anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks and sometimes even longer than that! You may find that the first week you'll bleed quite heavily and may…
15 November 2021
CarouselIf I could get £1 everytime I heard someone say they were worried about their cervix…
If I could get £1 everytime I heard someone say they were worried about their cervix still being closed at 40 weeks, I'd be pretty rich! It's widely assumed that you hit a gestation when things…
11 November 2021
PostHave you ever wanted to work in the birth world as a childbirth educator?
Have you ever wanted to work in the birth world as a childbirth educator? Perhaps you're hoping to become a doula or midwife one day but would like to gain some knowledge and expertise first.…
25 August 2021
PostMyths and old wives tales
Myths and old wives tales..... There are plenty of them! Some that people swear by but aren't really backed up by much scientific evidence. One that MAY have some truth to it though is that…
10 August 2021
PostPregnancy is enjoyable for some!
Pregnancy is enjoyable for some! For others it can be a not so great experience - even if there are no complications. Ive heard stories of pregnancy being the most amazing time and others saying…
30 June 2021
PostP L A C E N T A❤️
P L A C E N T A❤️ This classic photograph from @viviandoula still amazes me. This is what a placenta looks like on both sides when laid out flat. @viviandoula says: "The only temporary organ, a…
15 June 2021
PostToo much fluid around the baby (polyhydramnios) or too little fluid (oligohydramnios)…
Too much fluid around the baby (polyhydramnios) or too little fluid (oligohydramnios) can cause worry and concern for expectant mums. Polyhydramnios affects around 2% of pregnancies and is…
8 April 2021
PostI first shared this a couple of years ago to remind you that your experience will be…
I first shared this a couple of years ago to remind you that your experience will be unique to you. What felt right for someone else may not be best for you. Similarly, when I share information,…
3 April 2021
PostOptimal positioning!
Optimal positioning! Have a look at this forward leaning inversion technique from @giftedhandsmidwifery It's widely known as a exercise that can help a baby turn into a better position for birth •…
8 February 2021
CarouselDear Birth Team
Dear Birth Team.... Some of the stories I hear sadden me. Why are people still feeling unheard? Why is implicit bias clearly still rife in the birthing world and having such an impact on the…
7 February 2021
CarouselBeing a teen mum
Being a teen mum. Here's me and my boy when he was about 8-10 weeks old. I was 18. Having a baby as a teenager was challenging but not impossible I was fortunate to have a supportive family that…
27 January 2021
PostI did a breastfeeding Q & A in my stories back in September and received over 500…
I did a breastfeeding Q & A in my stories back in September and received over 500 questions. I posted this shortly after as one particular question came up multiple times: "What do I feed my…
4 December 2020