Twins & Multiples
Pregnancy, birth and life with twins and more.
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Reel1:02Do identical twins always share a placenta?
Do identical twins always share a placenta?
29 January 2026
Reel0:44How to pick up and carry twins
9 June 2024
Reel0:55what is an umbilical hernia? #baby #newborn #pregnancy
Umbilical hernia and granuloma. Did your baby have this? One of my prem twins had an umbilical hernia, but it went away by about 10 months. He now has a slight 'outie' at 16.
14 February 2024
Reel0:32various best breastfeeding positions for a single baby and twins
13 February 2024
CarouselIt's a sale 🎉
It's a sale 🎉 Find a wide range of live and pre recorded antenatal courses that I have created with @nowbabyuk Live courses facilitated by several midwives including the amazing Amina…
24 November 2023
Reel0:58superfetation facts #pregnancy #birth #twins
19 November 2023
PostThe power of the uterus!
The power of the uterus! Photography by @gatherbirth The kind of power that brings life into this world. You can clearly see the uterus contracting strongly here, helping the cervix to dilate and…
17 March 2023
PostDid 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
PostTwin 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
PostA 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
PostMy body failed
My body failed So do not tell me, You are stronger than you could ever imagine. I wasn’t made to be a mother. I must have been delusional when I thought I was your safe place. Now I can see…
27 July 2022
CarouselEver wondered what the G's and P's mean in your maternity notes?
Ever wondered what the G's and P's mean in your maternity notes? (Read to the end for a quick question to solve) Gravida is the number of pregnancies you've had and parity is the number of…
1 May 2022
PostMonitoring your baby's heartrate during labour
Monitoring your baby's heartrate during labour. During labour, you will be offered fetal monitoring as a way of checking the baby's wellbeing. There are 2 main methods used: Cardiotocograph (CTG…
17 March 2022
CarouselStruggling to get comfortable in bed when pregnant?
Struggling to get comfortable in bed when pregnant? I know I did! Left-side, right-side, dangling half off the bed, sitting bolt upright, one leg wrapped in the quilt and one leg out etc I'm…
3 March 2022
CarouselMy publisher sent me a finished copy of my book and I honestly wish I had something…
My publisher sent me a finished copy of my book and I honestly wish I had something like this when I was pregnant with my first baby 22 years ago! To everyone who has pre-ordered, thank you for…
3 February 2022
PostEctopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy An ectopic pregnancy is one in which the fertilised egg implants outside of the uterus. It occurs in approx 1 in 80 pregnancies. The most common place for an ectopic pregnancy…
11 January 2022
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
PostBirth plans are useless!
Birth plans are useless! I hear them say. 'Them' being some health professionals. The apprehension & negativity is then projected onto those whose births didn't go as they had hoped. Hear me out…
13 May 2021
PostHyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a debilitating form of vomiting that affects around 1%…
Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a debilitating form of vomiting that affects around 1% of pregnancies. Morning sickness, suffering from typical pregnancy nausea and the odd bout of vomiting in…
24 January 2021
PostExtra fluid and calorie intake during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Extra fluid and calorie intake during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The term 'eating for two' doesnt actually wmean you need to eat twice the amount of food when you're pregnant. Everyone is…
18 January 2021
PostAn update to the PAID maternity leave entitlement by government
An update to the PAID maternity leave entitlement by government. These are entitlements set by law. This time I have added several more countries. I have listed the PAID leave entitlements…
16 November 2020
PostIf you didn't know already, I'm writing a book 😁💥🎉 will keep you all updated on…
If you didn't know already, I'm writing a book 😁💥🎉 will keep you all updated on progress, so excited! Rp @gleamtitles • • • • • • We are so thrilled to welcome our newest sign @midwifemarley to…
25 August 2020
Post**This post is referring to healthy, full term infants
**This post is referring to healthy, full term infants. Babies that need to go to NICU for prematurity or other health reasons may not be able to have this golden time. I know this from…
13 August 2020
PostI quite often get asked how to conceive twins but other than IVF, conceiving twins…
I quite often get asked how to conceive twins but other than IVF, conceiving twins naturally is usually just a fluke occurance amongst some women. . There are however some factors that increase…
29 July 2020