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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
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
PostThe birthing environment needs to be kept as calm as possible
The birthing environment needs to be kept as calm as possible. Other mammals birth in peace and calm so humans should be capable of keeping that space as stress free as possible. What not to do…
31 August 2021
PostIf you give birth unexpectedly before the arrival of any assistance, the cord is fine…
If you give birth unexpectedly before the arrival of any assistance, the cord is fine to be left alone, even if the placenta has come out. When assistance arrives, the cord can be clamped/tied and…
28 August 2021
PostIf you are enjoying a low risk pregnancy, waterbirth might be an option to consider
If you are enjoying a low risk pregnancy, waterbirth might be an option to consider. Some women love it and others don't but it's certainly a gentle way for baby to enter the world! . Some…
8 July 2020
PostDid you know?
Did you know? There is a purple line (appears silver in women with darker skin) that crawls up your bum during labour. . When it reaches the top of your bum (ie the crack 😁) it usually means…
28 April 2020
PostBraxton hicks contractions are basically practise contractions that don't result in…
Braxton hicks contractions are basically practise contractions that don't result in the birth of a baby. It's basically a process of the uterus tightening and relaxing several times per day. .…
10 April 2020
PostWho will you be having aith you when you give birth?
#tbt Who will you be having aith you when you give birth? • • • • • • When the pressure gets too much.... remember you are in control of who is with you when you give birth. Childbirth is an…
21 November 2019
PostWhen the pressure gets too much
When the pressure gets too much.... remember you are in control of who is with you when you give birth. Childbirth is an intimate experience and you should have who you want there witnessing it…
24 June 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
PostNeed a new doll for my pelvis!
Need a new doll for my pelvis! Preferably one with an umbilical cord and placenta attached. DM me if you have one you want up sell or can recommend a good place to get one! . . . . . . .
26 September 2018
CarouselFun fact: The cervix often does not start to change until the hours preceeding labour…
Fun fact: The cervix often does not start to change until the hours preceeding labour or when labour begins. If I could get £1 everytime I heard someone say they were worried about their cervix…
2 January 2023
CarouselIf I could get £1 everytime I heard someone say they were worried about their cervix…
If I could get £1 everytime I heard someone say they were worried about their cervix still being closed at 40 weeks, I'd be pretty rich! It's widely assumed that you hit a gestation when things…
11 November 2021
PostMyths and old wives tales
Myths and old wives tales..... There are plenty of them! Some that people swear by but aren't really backed up by much scientific evidence. One that MAY have some truth to it though is that…
10 August 2021
PostOptimal positioning!
Optimal positioning! Have a look at this forward leaning inversion technique from @giftedhandsmidwifery It's widely known as a exercise that can help a baby turn into a better position for birth •…
8 February 2021
PostRestless leg syndrome (RLS) in pregnancy is a thing!
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) in pregnancy is a thing! RLS affects about one in five mums-to-be. The need to move your legs is caused by crawling, creeping or tingling sensations. You may have…
12 September 2020
PostI hear lots of women worry about the state of their cervix in the last few weeks of…
I hear lots of women worry about the state of their cervix in the last few weeks of pregnancy. They assume that you hit a gestation when things 'should' be starting to happen down there. .…
6 August 2020
PostAnyone? I might start selling these as a pack 😂😂😂 . Essentials 😫 . Oh the…
Anyone? I might start selling these as a pack 😂😂😂 . Essentials 😫 . Oh the heartburn...constantly peeing...persistant exhaustion and repeatedly saying 'FFS!' When something is dropped on the floor!…
3 October 2019
PostSome babies prefer to sit bottom first, or feet/foot first 😁 This is not usually an…
Some babies prefer to sit bottom first, or feet/foot first 😁 This is not usually an issue until you reach around 35 weeks. If your midwife or doctor thinks that your baby is still breech at 36…
17 August 2019
PostThis post is for my US followers (and other countries that routinely perform cervical…
This post is for my US followers (and other countries that routinely perform cervical checks in pregnancy) A lot of women become anxious about how far dilated or effaced their cervix should be…
5 August 2019
PostMy Online Hypnobirthing is now available!
My Online Hypnobirthing is now available! Click link in bio to enrol. Hypnobirthing is a birthing technique that combines deep breathing, relaxation, visualisation, self-hypnosis and education…
28 July 2019
PostRepost time 😂😂 who has their kit ready??
Repost time 😂😂 who has their kit ready?? Oh by the way I've just launched my website (link in bio 😘) • • • • • • Essentials 😫 . Oh the heartburn...constantly peeing...persistant exhaustion and…
14 July 2019
CarouselRegular perineal (the skin between the vagina and anus) massage in the last 4 weeks of…
Regular perineal (the skin between the vagina and anus) massage in the last 4 weeks of pregnancy has been known to reduce the rates of perineal trauma and episiotomies. There is a lot of research…
8 July 2019
PostI'm interested to know more about the doulas that follow me
I'm interested to know more about the doulas that follow me. Where are you based, what made you decide to become a doula and what is your website address if you have one? For those who are unsure…
19 June 2019