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Video8:12My baby is back to back! Is your baby in the occipito posterior position? Midwife Marley
Occipito posterior is a position where the baby is head down but the baby's spine is running in line with your spine.
19 November 2019
Video4:48Birth of a baby's head and body! Bertha pushes out a baby | Midwife Marley
Demonstrating the final pushing stages A quick demonstration with 'Bertha the birther' showing the final stages of giving birth vaginally.
9 March 2021
Reel0:30checking for jaundice in babies with darker skin #baby #jaundice #midwife
14 April 2024
Reel1:01How to get baby to sleep fast. Quick and easy head and face massage for helping your baby to sleep
8 February 2024
PostThe ideal position for a baby to be born is head down in the OA or occipito anterior…
The ideal position for a baby to be born is head down in the OA or occipito anterior position. The baby is head down, with their face facing your back. The baby’s chin is tucked into their chest…
16 June 2019
PostBabies 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
Reel2:21How to hold your baby in the bath
How to hold your newborn baby when giving them a bath
21 August 2024
PostIf your baby is in a breech position at 36 weeks, you may be offered an external…
If your baby is in a breech position at 36 weeks, you may be offered an external cephalic version (ECV). This is when an obstetrician, tries to turn the baby into a head-down position by applying…
27 June 2020
PostYou may have noticed that your baby's head looks a funny shape after birth and may…
You may have noticed that your baby's head looks a funny shape after birth and may even be a little alarmed at this! . Babies have a 'soft spot' at the front of their heads which allows for the…
25 March 2019
PostNever ignore reduced baby movements
Never ignore reduced baby movements. Never feel that you are 'bothering' your care provider. Always trust your instincts. By around 26-28 weeks your baby may develop a regular pattern of…
17 July 2019
PostA baby's skull is designed in such a way that it allows for rapid growth of the brain…
A baby's skull is designed in such a way that it allows for rapid growth of the brain during pregnancy, and so that it can withstand birth. The position of the baby in the uterus can be deterimed…
1 April 2022
PostReposting for my new followers expecting their first baby!
Reposting for my new followers expecting their first baby! • • • • • • What do contractions feel like? A question that I'm pretty sure all women pregnant with their first baby has asked! The…
13 February 2020
PostMost babies spit up a little milk from time to time, and it's usually nothing to worry…
Most babies spit up a little milk from time to time, and it's usually nothing to worry about. . If your baby's bringing up large quantities of milk after a feed they may have reflux (also known…
4 August 2020
PostQuick, the baby is coming!
Quick, the baby is coming! I've shared this a couple of times but am asked often - what to do if baby comes quickly? In the UK we call this a BBA (born before arrival of assistance) You'll be…
7 March 2021
PostAs a new parent, one of the most stressful things is having a baby that cries and you…
As a new parent, one of the most stressful things is having a baby that cries and you dont know why. Colic (a baby that cries for more than 3 hours per day for an unknown reason) is extremely…
23 December 2020
PostBabies don't slow down at the end of pregnancy: never ignore reduced movements
Remember this? Despite what you may have heard from a friend, relative or even a health professional (as I've been told in some circumstances), an unborn baby does not 'slow down' towards the end…
28 November 2020
PostAfter the birth of a baby, there is usually no need to bathe them immediately
After the birth of a baby, there is usually no need to bathe them immediately. It's actually better if bathing is delayed for several days. Many people wait a week or more. Delaying bathing…
25 October 2022
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
Reel0:15Some 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
PostWhat colour eyes will your baby have?
What colour eyes will your baby have? According to genetics, science tells us these are all the different parental eye colour combinations along with the chance of having a baby with a specific…
12 October 2019
PostI had my first baby 19 years ago when I was 18
I had my first baby 19 years ago when I was 18. I was not told about meconium, the baby's first bowel movement. It was during my first nights stay at the hospital after giving birth that I decided…
25 April 2019
PostAfter a bit of confusion surrounding positions of the placenta and baby, I thought I…
After a bit of confusion surrounding positions of the placenta and baby, I thought I would post this. When we refer to baby being 'posterior' we mean 'occipito posterior'. This is when the occiput…
27 January 2021
PostSwaddling is a traditional practice of wrapping a baby up gently in a light,…
Swaddling is a traditional practice of wrapping a baby up gently in a light, breathable blanket to help them feel calm and sleep. They should only have their body wrapped and not their neck or…
10 July 2019
PostWhen will I feel my baby move ?!
When will I feel my baby move ?! One of the most frequent questions I'm asked. We all want to feel those first flutters because A. It's reassurance that there really is a baby in there and B. It…
9 September 2020