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CarouselFollowing on from my earlier post
Following on from my earlier post... I invite you to join @fivexmore_ in the #fivexmore selfie challenge to raise awareness on the issue of black and Asian women being signiificantly higher risk…
30 April 2020
PostBaby Hair Loss
My baby girl was born with a full head of thick curly black hair in January. As of today she's almost bald but I'm not worried. Newborn hair loss is actually totally normal and here's why: . …
17 May 2019
PostHeartburn or indigestion?
Heartburn or indigestion? It can be a real pain during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. Try black pepper essential oil, usually only one drop is needed in 10ml of carrier oil as its…
17 October 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
Carousel@skynews covered the issue of disparities in maternal mortality rates by ethnicity
@skynews covered the issue of disparities in maternal mortality rates by ethnicity. @mumsandtea & @_prosperitys featured in this report as the founders of the @fivexmore_ campaign. Birth stories…
26 November 2020
CarouselThe National Institute For Clinical Excellence (NICE) UK, are proposing recommending…
The National Institute For Clinical Excellence (NICE) UK, are proposing recommending routine induction at 39 weeks if you are not White. Before we delve deeper into this, it's not an 'induction is…
5 July 2021
CarouselDear Birth Team
Dear Birth Team.... Some of the stories I hear sadden me. Why are people still feeling unheard? Why is implicit bias clearly still rife in the birthing world and having such an impact on the…
7 February 2021
CarouselJaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age
Jaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age. It's more common however to see it in newborns as opposed to adults. Jaundice occurs when there is too much of a substance called…
20 September 2020
PostI quite often get asked how to conceive twins but other than IVF, conceiving twins…
I quite often get asked how to conceive twins but other than IVF, conceiving twins naturally is usually just a fluke occurance amongst some women. . There are however some factors that increase…
29 July 2020
PostUltimately it depends on how much you weigh before you become pregnant
Ultimately it depends on how much you weigh before you become pregnant. Weight gain in pregnancy will vary greatly from woman to woman. Most pregnant women gain between 10kg and 12.5kg (22lb to…
23 June 2020
PostWhen I had my first child I was just 18 years old
When I had my first child I was just 18 years old. Shortly after giving birth I was transferred to the postnatal ward and thought I should check his nappy. I was in for a shock - his poop was not…
30 May 2020
PostWhen the umbilical cord is clamped and cut, the tissue that is left will start to die off
When the umbilical cord is clamped and cut, the tissue that is left will start to die off. There are no nerves in the cord, so cutting it isn't painful for you or the baby. . Between…
23 April 2020
PostI posted this picture a few hours ago but it was removed by instagram, perhaps because…
I posted this picture a few hours ago but it was removed by instagram, perhaps because someone reported it as it showed a baby's bum. If you want to view the original image, check it out on…
31 December 2020
PostBlue - grey spots (previously referred to as Mongolian spots)
Blue - grey spots (previously referred to as Mongolian spots) All of my babies have had these. Luckily my mum told me of them when I had my first son as she had witnessed them when I was born,…
31 December 2020
PostA Glucose tolerance test (GTT) is sometimes done in pregnancy to see how the body…
A Glucose tolerance test (GTT) is sometimes done in pregnancy to see how the body measures glucose. If its deemed necessary, it is routinely performed at 26-28 weeks of pregnancy (earlier if you…
2 December 2020
PostThe uterine fibroid, also known as leiomyoma or myoma, is a mass of compacted muscle…
The uterine fibroid, also known as leiomyoma or myoma, is a mass of compacted muscle and fibrous tissue that grows on the wall (or sometimes on the outside) of the uterus. They can be small like a…
9 July 2020