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PostPlacenta previa, or low-lying placenta, occurs when the placenta covers part or all of…
Placenta previa, or low-lying placenta, occurs when the placenta covers part or all of the cervix during the last months of pregnancy. This often causes bleeding throughout pregnancy which can be…
7 August 2019
PostEver heard of a subchorionic haematoma?
Ever heard of a subchorionic haematoma? well, these are responsible for around 20% of vaginal bleeding cases during the first trimester of pregnancy. During early pregnancy, the baby is growing…
4 January 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
Video4:47Several reasons to call your midwife or doctor | Midwife Marley
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22 June 2020
PostIt's perfectly safe to have sex during pregnancy unless your doctor or midwife has…
It's perfectly safe to have sex during pregnancy unless your doctor or midwife has told you not to. Many expectant parents worry that having sex during pregnancy will cause a problem. Having sex…
2 September 2019
PostMonitoring your baby's heartrate during labour
Monitoring your baby's heartrate during labour. During labour, you will be offered fetal monitoring as a way of checking the baby's wellbeing. There are 2 main methods used: Cardiotocograph (CTG…
17 March 2022
PostEctopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy An ectopic pregnancy is one in which the fertilised egg implants outside of the uterus. It occurs in approx 1 in 80 pregnancies. The most common place for an ectopic pregnancy…
11 January 2022
PostROUND LIGAMENT PAIN
ROUND LIGAMENT PAIN Ever had an occasional sharp stabbing pain in your groin during pregnancy, particularly as you enter the second trimester? If so it may well be round ligament pain. The uterus…
11 October 2021
PostEver felt an intense zapping pain in your vagina that felt like it's come put of nowhere?
Ever felt an intense zapping pain in your vagina that felt like it's come put of nowhere? One minute you're walking along fine, the next you're doubled over after having an electric shock…
20 April 2021
Reel0:20A quick reminder that intercourse during pregnancy won't hurt the baby. #pregnancy #birth
A quick reminder that intercourse during pregnancy won't hurt the baby(if you want to of course). There may be times when you're advised to abstain though, for example if there is active…
6 February 2024
PostCervical cerclage is a surgical procedure performed during pregnancy to place a stitch…
Cervical cerclage is a surgical procedure performed during pregnancy to place a stitch around the neck of the womb (cervix). The stitch is aimed to support the cervix and reduce risk of an early…
1 November 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
PostHaemorrhoids also known as piles are swellings containing enlarged blood vessels…
Haemorrhoids also known as piles are swellings containing enlarged blood vessels inside or around the rectum and anus. You can get them at any time but they are pretty common in pregnancy because…
29 February 2020
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