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Reel1:296 fascinating newborn reflexes!
6 fascinating newborn reflexes!
8 January 2024
Video8:236 things you may not have known about breastfeeding | Midwife Marley
Here I share 6 things you may not have been told about breastfeeding and help make life with your newborn easier.
18 August 2019
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
PostI never knew
I never knew.... This is me in around 1987 and approximately 6 years old. I never knew what the world had in store for me. I never knew that I would be called racist names at school from age…
10 June 2020
CarouselI've posted a few times about my baby girl who has sufferred with severe full body…
I've posted a few times about my baby girl who has sufferred with severe full body eczema since she was around 6 weeks old. She would itch so much that she pulled all of her thick hair out (she…
30 July 2019
CarouselMy two youngest have finally succumbed to chicken pox
My two youngest have finally succumbed to chicken pox. The older children got it at 1-2 years of age, so it's hit a bit later for these two, at 4 and 6 years. Most of us in the UK have to deal…
22 April 2023
PostHeadaches in pregnancy are really common
Headaches in pregnancy are really common. Hormonal changes usually mean they may happen quite a bit in the first few months but tend to get better by the time you're around 6 months pregnant.…
23 March 2023
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
PostInfant neck rash
Infant neck rash If you have a child, there's a high chance you will recognise this rash. It is common for babies under the age of 6 months to develop a rash in the crease of their neck. The…
19 September 2021
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
PostSpotty breakouts in pregnancy are common
Spotty breakouts in pregnancy are common. It tends to hit sometime in the first trimester - usually around 6 weeks. Hormone surges, of course (in this case, progesterone which causes your glands…
29 June 2019
PostPostpartum hair!
Postpartum hair! My hair appeared to grow really quick during my pregnancy and I am now waiying for the big fall out. Its been nearly 6 weeks so maybe I'll be lucky this time 😁 I need some…
5 March 2019
PostIt will probably be a little while after you give birth before you start planning…
It will probably be a little while after you give birth before you start planning another baby but you should consider which contraception you want to use before you resume having sex. When you…
18 August 2020
PostWhen are you likely to go into labour?
When are you likely to go into labour? Various studies have been conducted over the years to see what gestation is the most popular for birth! One particular study done in the UK collected data…
10 May 2019
ArticleWhy Do Frank Breech Babies Hold Their Legs Up Like This?
Ever seen a newborn with their legs up by their head? It's usually because they spent the end of pregnancy in the frank breech position. Here's why it happens and what gets checked after birth.
19 March 2026
PostWe've all heard about postpartum hair loss, but did you know your hair can also change…
We've all heard about postpartum hair loss, but did you know your hair can also change texture afterwards? Some people have reported their hair has become curlier or straighter after children. In…
16 February 2021
PostI posted this last year before I perfected Betty's look
I posted this last year before I perfected Betty's look. She's looking much better now 😂 • • • • • • Whhyyyyyyy?! Whenever I have been pregnant, the condition of my hair is amazing. It seems to…
19 July 2020
PostFalse. They're not fish. It's a common misconception that human babies have…
False. They're not fish. It's a common misconception that human babies have some kind of super power when they are born which enables them to breathe in water into their lungs without drowning. …
29 June 2019
PostWhhyyyyyyy?!
Whhyyyyyyy?! Whenever I have been pregnant, the condition of my hair is amazing. It seems to grow quicker and feels lovely. As soon as I give birth, it all begins to fall out (no I don't mean…
25 April 2019
PostBreastmilk supply....what worked for you?
Breastmilk supply....what worked for you? I found that when I had my first son, I had an over supply - more milk than my baby could handle. That didn't seem to follow with subsequent children…
22 March 2019
Reel0:11Breaking The Waters During Birth
Ever wondered what actually happens when a midwife or doctor breaks your waters?
14 October 2026
PostLooking 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
PostYou 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
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