Postnatal Recovery

what are Vaginal Rugae there for?

Your vagina isn't just a smooth tube...

21 October 2026

Everyone Asks about the baby

Everyone Asks about the baby. Sometimes it's nice to hear "how are you doing?" Or "how are you feeling?" "Or is there anything you need". Having a baby is probably the biggest experience of…

25 September 2026

OASI check after childbirth

22 July 2025

A great afternoon at the Baby Show talking about what to expect in the days and weeks…

A great afternoon at the Baby Show talking about what to expect in the days and weeks after having a baby. Some sensitive topics including postpartum psychosis, but ones that every expectant…

8 March 2025

Looking after yourself and recovering from a caesarean is very different to care after…

Looking after yourself and recovering from a caesarean is very different to care after a vaginal birth. Everyone will have a different recovery experience, but remember, it is major abdominal…

8 March 2025

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

Fitting & removing an IUD (coil)

22 April 2024

Maternity leave expectations vs reality

Maternity leave expectations vs reality. It's easy to imagine returning to work after having a baby, before the baby has arrived. Once they're here, the thought of returning and leaving your…

17 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

You may well have heard about the benefits of dates in pregnancy (the ones you eat not…

You may well have heard about the benefits of dates in pregnancy (the ones you eat not go on!) Well there have been several small studies which suggest that dates may contribute to a more…

9 April 2024

Pelvic floor stretch

27 March 2024

Feeling phantom fetal movements when no longer pregnant? yeah I get them too!

16 February 2024

Quick tip for c-section recovery #caesarean #postpartum

9 February 2024

phantom crying sounds anyone?

7 February 2024

Yes, pregnancy foot is a thing! Did your feet increase in size and stay that way?

Yes, pregnancy foot is a thing! Did your feet increase in size and stay that way? During pregnancy, the body undergoes hormonal changes, particularly an increase in the hormone relaxin. Relaxin…

6 February 2024

A night of dance!

A night of dance! It's world prematurity day and last night I was invited to the most amazing charity gala dinner with super talented ballet dancers, hosted by medical research charity…

17 November 2023

True story 👆🏾

True story 👆🏾 Needs must. Sometimes, all they need to get them off to sleep is a little motion. If rocking or walking around isn't working and it's too late for a walk in the pram, a car drive…

2 November 2023

The red fluid lost after birth (lochia) contains more than just blood. Its mixed with amniotic fluid

The red fluid lost after birth (lochia) contains more than just blood. Often, a gush of amniotic fluid comes out after the baby and is red in colour as its mixed with blood. If its a large amount,…

5 October 2023

postpartum recovery

27 July 2023

Ever felt that your labia or vulval area in general feels swollen during pregnancy?

Ever felt that your labia or vulval area in general feels swollen during pregnancy? It's actually more common than you think, but rarely spoken about. Due to increased blood flow to the area, the…

28 June 2023

Did you know the sac around the baby is made up of two layers, the amnion and chorion

Did you know the sac around the baby is made up of two layers, the amnion and chorion. The amnion is the inner most layer that surrounds the baby, and the chorion is the outer layer. The chorion…

28 February 2023

Where the magic happens!

Where the magic happens! I finally have a space where I can work on antenatal education, up and coming speaking engagements, and film content for social media. As well as seeing pregnant and…

28 January 2023

Diastasis Recti is a common tummy muscle separation, or tummy gap, which involves the…

Diastasis Recti is a common tummy muscle separation, or tummy gap, which involves the widening and thinning of a small connective tissue which runs down the midline of the abdomen, dividing the…

25 January 2023

***TRANSITION IN LABOUR***

***TRANSITION IN LABOUR*** Many people can remember the point at which they were in the transition stage. It often comes in the form of: "I can't do it anymore, cut this baby out of me now!" Or …

12 January 2023