Partners & Family

Some of the comments and questions I've heard from dad's during and after birth

Some of the comments and questions I've heard from dad's during and after birth. Many are prepared for the birth experience, and many aren't. Whilst the primary focus is and always will be the…

15 December 2024

Feeling like everyone and everything wants a piece of you?

Feeling like everyone and everything wants a piece of you? Becoming a parent adds a new meaning to the word time. Often, our expectations of parenting before becoming parents are way off,…

24 April 2024

Swipe for considerations 👉🏽

Swipe for considerations 👉🏽 Parents- if you're not ready for, or not feeling up to visitors, don't be afraid to say so. A simple " we're still settling in and will let you know as soon as we're…

15 April 2024

Who remembers this one?

Who remembers this one? Leg cramps are painful at any time, but during pregnancy, they seem to be 10 x worse and happen more often, especially at night! Leg cramps are literally the muscle…

12 April 2024

Some simple baby reflexology massage points you can do at home.

Some simple baby reflexology massage points you can do at home. I always found that massaging my babies feet helped with keeping them calm To help with nadal congestion, run a thumb up the side…

18 February 2024

Babies are lovely aren't they?

Babies are lovely aren't they? Holding them, soothing them, not forgetting that new baby smell. When visiting new parents, remember that the connection between them and their baby cannot be…

17 February 2024

Tag a birth partner to be who might benefit from these tips!

Tag a birth partner to be who might benefit from these tips! Link to our birth prep course in image. Birth partners fainting and near fainting in the birth room is more common than people…

3 February 2024

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27 December 2023

How would you describe it?

How would you describe it? Remember there is a difference in sensations between a labour that is left to run it's course naturally, and one that is induced with synthetic oxytocin. So what does…

13 November 2023

Twin life! This brings back plenty of memories for me and I'm sure other twin…

Twin life! This brings back plenty of memories for me and I'm sure other twin parents too. If you're expecting twins, prepare yourself for years of joy (and mayhem) I've created a specialist…

9 December 2022

A talk for midwives and students!

A talk for midwives and students! This conference has been organise by Cheryl Samuel's @the_holistic_midwife who is a midwifery lecturer from @uniofsuffolk More details about the cause further…

23 September 2022

I've had a few people ask me lately what partners should prepare for birth so I'm…

I've had a few people ask me lately what partners should prepare for birth so I'm reposting one of my old posts for those currently expecting a baby It's ideal for birth partners to prepare a…

15 September 2022

"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

Ever heard of couvade syndrome?

Ever heard of couvade syndrome? It's also known as sympathetic pregnancy syndrome. It's a phenomenon that many people experience when their partners are pregnant, in the form of strange symptoms…

21 July 2022

Birth partners fainting and near fainting in the birth room is more common than people…

Birth partners fainting and near fainting in the birth room is more common than people realise. Fears, phobias and emotional distress (ie seeing your loved one in pain) can be overwhelming, and…

11 June 2022

Hi, I'm Marley 👋🏽

Hi, I'm Marley 👋🏽 Most of the posts on this page are educational, but as I've had an influx of new followers lately, let me tell you a bit more about me. I live near London in the UK with my…

7 March 2022

Infertility is defined as not being able to conceive after 12 months of regular…

Infertility is defined as not being able to conceive after 12 months of regular unprotected sex. In the UK around one in 10 men and 1 in 8 women will experience fertility issues for a variety of…

2 February 2022

How to avoid an assisted birth with either forceps or ventouse (suction) swipe right…

How to avoid an assisted birth with either forceps or ventouse (suction) swipe right for images from @rcobsgyn Around 1 in 8 give birth with the assistance of either instrument. There are steps…

28 October 2021

Leg cramps are pretty painful at any time but during pregnancy they seem to be 10 x…

Leg cramps are pretty painful at any time but during pregnancy they seem to be 10 x worse and happen more often, espcially at night! Leg cramps are literally the muscle contracting, usually the…

4 October 2021

If you experience a very long labour that appears to be slowing down or simply not…

If you experience a very long labour that appears to be slowing down or simply not progressing, it could be down to several reasons. Perhaps the baby is not in the most optimal position to put…

6 September 2021

The birthing environment needs to be kept as calm as possible

The birthing environment needs to be kept as calm as possible. Other mammals birth in peace and calm so humans should be capable of keeping that space as stress free as possible. What not to do…

31 August 2021

**Update** Are you expecting a baby or have you already given birth this year?…

**Update** Are you expecting a baby or have you already given birth this year? I posted this on Jan 1st 2021, wondering how the year would look for people having babies 2020 certainly threw…

5 August 2021

Reposting due to several requests!

Reposting due to several requests! It's ideal for birth partners to prepare a small bag for themselves for the hospital or birth centre. Here are some things you may want to consider. Remember…

26 July 2021

Hi, I'm Marley 👋🏾

Hi, I'm Marley 👋🏾 I haven't done an introduction for a long while so think it's about time as there are lots of new faces that have joined my community here! I'm a UK based midwife of over 12…

1 July 2021