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Build a birth plan around how you cope
Birth Sensory® learns how you respond to sound, touch, movement and communication, then turns it into a personalised birth plan you can print and share with your birth team. Created by registered midwife Marley Henry.
Video4:47Several reasons to call your midwife or doctor | Midwife Marley
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22 June 2020
PostKnow your options
Know your options. A birth plan allows a woman to draw up a picture of what she would like to happen throughout the labour and birth experience. She may list preferences regarding pain relief,…
31 May 2019
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
PostHeard this before?
Heard this before? I have! Each and every time I have had a baby, there has been a comment about how big or small I am. All women come in different shapes and sizes when pregnant. Shorter women…
2 July 2020
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
CarouselMY BIRTH STORY
MY BIRTH STORY. . I have decided to share my story of the birth of my 5th baby. After having a pregnancy that was classified as high risk due to previously having had a c-section and current…
6 May 2020
PostHi, I'm Marley 👋🏾
Hi, I'm Marley 👋🏾 I haven't done an introduction for a long while so think it's about time as there are lots of new faces that have joined my community here! I'm a UK based midwife of over 12…
1 July 2021
CarouselHow to avoid an assisted birth with either forceps or ventouse (suction) swipe right…
How to avoid an assisted birth with either forceps or ventouse (suction) swipe right for images from @rcobsgyn Around 1 in 8 give birth with the assistance of either instrument. There are steps…
28 October 2021
PostMy FREE handy guides have been updated to include 'Knowing your birth rights' and THE…
My FREE handy guides have been updated to include 'Knowing your birth rights' and THE B.R.A.I.N acronym for ensuring you get informed choice and can give informed consent during your pregnancy and…
10 November 2020
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
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*link in bio to book*
*link in bio to book* Every woman and birthing person has the right to ultimately make her own decisions surrounding their care during pregnancy and birth. Birth professionals must provide care…
14 February 2021
PostI set up this page to share as much evidence based information as possible to women so…
I set up this page to share as much evidence based information as possible to women so that they can enrich themselves with knowledge to be able to take charge of their own pregnancies in…
24 October 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
Reel0:16cervical dilation and fetal descent during g labour and vaginal birth
Ever wondered what actually happens to your cervix as labour progresses?
14 October 2026
PostLet's talk choices - informed ones at that
Let's talk choices - informed ones at that. Women are well within their rights to question any plan of care that a doctor (or any other health professional for that matter) has planned for them.…
16 April 2019
PostThe options of where and how to give birth are endless
The options of where and how to give birth are endless. If you've had a baby before, where did you give birth? If it's not on this list, I'd still love to hear! . Birth sometimes happens in places…
30 March 2019
PostJust a reminder - you are in control of what happens to your body 😊
Just a reminder - you are in control of what happens to your body 😊 • • • • • • Let's talk choices - informed ones at that. Women are well within their rights to question any plan of care that a…
6 October 2019