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Post5 months on from when I first posted this and she's upped her game - now she does…
5 months on from when I first posted this and she's upped her game - now she does scissor kicks 😂 • • • • • • True story. My little ninja princess is only 10 months old and still thinks she can do…
25 April 2020
Post5 months may seem like a lifetime to some but like nothing to others
5 months may seem like a lifetime to some but like nothing to others. Especially those who have been trying for years. Out of every 100 couples trying for a baby, 80 to 90 will get pregnant…
5 July 2019
Video13:59Natalie's birth story quick childbirth dilates 5-10cm in 1 hour!
Natalie talks to me about the birth of her second baby after giving birth just 10 days prior to me interviewing her.
16 August 2019
PostGreat Post by @simplywell.baby explaining why new babies lose weight in the first few…
Great Post by @simplywell.baby explaining why new babies lose weight in the first few days and the fact that it's actually normal! In the UK babies are usually weighed on day 5 and then again…
12 September 2020
PostMood: " I can steer myself in any direction I choose"
Mood: " I can steer myself in any direction I choose" I love positive affirmations, not only during birth but in life in general. This past 5 months have been challenging for all of us but I'm…
10 August 2020
Reel1:28How human fertilisation works. Conception doesn't always occur when you think it does
Did you know that pregnancy can occur up to 5-7 days after having sex?
9 January 2024
PostOxytocin - The hormone of love!
Oxytocin - The hormone of love! Fact #1: Oxytocin is the hormone required to make the uterus contract during labour. Fact #2: A surge of oxytocin is released by the body as a baby is being born…
11 January 2021
PostSpent most of the week indoors due to the stormy weather and cold but decided to…
Spent most of the week indoors due to the stormy weather and cold but decided to venture out with 3 out of 5. The kids are all of school this week on half term and have literally wrecked the house…
21 February 2020
Video8:396 early pregnancy symptoms before you've missed a period | Midwife Marley
As a midwife and mother of 5, I talk about symptoms that you may get before you have missed a period or taken a positive test.
23 August 2019
PostIn need of some tips
In need of some tips.... I'm almost 5 weeks post baby and 2 stone (approx 14 kg) over my pre-pregnancy weight still. I always put on stupid amounts during pregnancy as I over eat and get serious…
26 February 2019
PostWelcome to my little corner of the Internet 💫
Welcome to my little corner of the Internet 💫 I did a 'hello' post a couple of years ago and since my page has grown a lot since then, thought I should do another one. I'm also currently…
29 February 2024
PostI love these Dad tips from @chroniclesofdaddy Remember though with point 2 not all…
I love these Dad tips from @chroniclesofdaddy Remember though with point 2 not all mums want to/can pump but it's certainly worth considering especially if you are struggling to get rest 💕 Daddy…
3 July 2020
Post**3 and 8 are false!
**3 and 8 are false! I saw a recent post by @charmaine.walters letting her followers know a bit more about her and thought it was great so Im gonna do the same 😁 As most of my posts are…
15 May 2019
Video4:0310 Weird Pregnancy Signs That You May Not Have Heard Of
10 Weird Pregnancy Signs No One Talks About | Early Symptoms You Might Miss Are you wondering if you might be pregnant — but your symptoms don’t match the textbook?
26 June 2025
PostBy the time I was 26, I had 3 children
By the time I was 26, I had 3 children. I never thought I would have any more, even though I was never 100% closed off to the idea. I said to myself that if I didn't have any more by 30, that…
24 July 2024
Reel0:06Yes, 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
Reel0:31The 7 cardinal movements of labour and birth #pregnancy #birth #reproduction #baby #pregnant
The cardinal movements are the series of turns and position changes a baby makes to pass through the pelvis during a vaginal birth.
9 January 2024
PostUmbilical cord stump separation
Umbilical cord stump separation After the birth of a baby, once the umbilical cord is cut, a small piece of cord remains. We call this an umbilical cord stump. This left over tissue which…
17 October 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
CarouselThinking of becoming a childbirth educator or doula?
Thinking of becoming a childbirth educator or doula? Or perhaps you would like a better chance of successfully gaining a place on a midwifery programme? Come check out my Teach Birth course! …
1 September 2022
PostI saw this post from @thejoysofjules and knew I had to share
I saw this post from @thejoysofjules and knew I had to share. Postpartum recovery following a caesarean needs to be discussed more. Not just for those having a planned one, but for anyone who is…
23 July 2022
PostHi, 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
PostI posted this over a year ago when my baby was just over a year old
I posted this over a year ago when my baby was just over a year old. I would feel like this often. I'm sure many of you can resonate! Today however is different. Its Saturday and I'm about to go…
27 November 2021
PostEffective breathing during labour and birth will help you to focus, remain in control,…
Effective breathing during labour and birth will help you to focus, remain in control, lower your stress hormones and provide your uterus with enough oxygen to contract properly. This in turn will…
22 September 2021