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PostDo you know your blood group?
Do you know your blood group? There are 4 main blood types- A,B,AB and O. Each blood type is either Rhesus D positive or negative so in total there are 8 blood groups. Rhesus D positive (for…
28 May 2021
PostLets talk about postpartum blood loss
Lets talk about postpartum blood loss. It's normal to lose blood vaginally after the birth of your baby regardless of whether it's a c-section or vaginally birth. . Normal blood loss is estimated…
16 February 2022
PostIf you're pregnant and have a history of high blood pressure (hypertension), or have…
If you're pregnant and have a history of high blood pressure (hypertension), or have developed high blood pressure for the first time in pregnancy, you will be monitored carefully by your care…
10 August 2022
Reel0:50The red fluid lost after birth (lochia) contains more than just blood. Its mixed with amniotic fluid
The red fluid lost after birth (lochia) contains more than just blood. Often, a gush of amniotic fluid comes out after the baby and is red in colour as its mixed with blood. If its a large amount,…
5 October 2023
PostGestational diabetes occurs when you have high blood glucose levels during pregnancy
Gestational diabetes occurs when you have high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes usually develops in the third trimester (after 28 weeks) and typically disappears after…
7 June 2019
PostPre-eclampsia is a condition that occurs in pregnancy causing high blood pressure and…
Pre-eclampsia is a condition that occurs in pregnancy causing high blood pressure and other potential complications as a result. It is caused by the placenta and the only known cure is delivery of…
6 September 2019
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
PostMost babies' umbilical cords have three blood vessels: one vein, which brings…
Most babies' umbilical cords have three blood vessels: one vein, which brings nutrients from the placenta to baby, and two arteries that bring waste back to the placenta. . A two vessel cord…
24 March 2019
PostSickle cell anaemia is a serious condition that is one of several types of sickle cell…
Sickle cell anaemia is a serious condition that is one of several types of sickle cell disease. It can affect anyone but is prevalent mainly in those with African and Caribbean backgrounds. …
6 October 2022
PostSickle cell disease is the name for a group of inherited health conditions that affect…
Sickle cell disease is the name for a group of inherited health conditions that affect the red blood cells. The most serious type is called sickle cell anaemia. Sickle cell disease is more…
1 February 2021
PostTrue! Well in most normal circumstances anyway. One of the placenta's jobs is…
True! Well in most normal circumstances anyway. One of the placenta's jobs is to make sure blood from the mother and fetus never mixes. The placenta acts as an exchange surface between the mother…
25 June 2019
PostHEART PALPITATIONS IN PREGNANCY
HEART PALPITATIONS IN PREGNANCY Your body is carrying extra blood and this can cause your heart rate to increase about 25% faster than usual. A faster heart rate can result in occasional…
4 July 2022
PostGlucose tolerance test or GTT
Glucose tolerance test or GTT... yuck this stuff tastes awful! . . Thanks to my father who was a Jamaican, I am pit into the higher risk category for developing gestatiinal diabetes (pregmancy…
14 November 2018
PostEver felt that your labia or vulval area in general feels swollen during pregnancy?
Ever felt that your labia or vulval area in general feels swollen during pregnancy? It's actually more common than you think, but rarely spoken about. Due to increased blood flow to the area, the…
28 June 2023
PostEver felt that your labia or vulval area I'm general feels swollen during pregnancy?
Ever felt that your labia or vulval area I'm general feels swollen during pregnancy? It's actually more common than you think, but rarely spoken about. Due to increased blood flow to the area,…
16 January 2022
PostIt's common to experience and increase in vaginal discharge during pregnancy but if…
It's common to experience and increase in vaginal discharge during pregnancy but if the discharge is green and/or offensive smelling, it could indicate an infection. Any appearance of blood…
19 June 2021
PostSwelling in your feet, ankles and hands is a normal part of pregnancy
Swelling in your feet, ankles and hands is a normal part of pregnancy. It is due to the excess fluid that is held in your body and the increase in blood volume. Swelling can be pretty…
20 September 2019
Reel2:16How to put on a compression sock in seconds | Midwife Marley
How to put on those really tight compression socks in seconds!
4 October 2020
PostDelayed cord clamping (DCC) is quite simply when the cord isn't cut immediately after…
Delayed cord clamping (DCC) is quite simply when the cord isn't cut immediately after the birth. Usually several minutes pass until the cord stops pulsating at which point the cord is then cut. …
1 August 2019
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Based on a true story.... Jaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age but is more common in newborns. It occurs in around 60% of newborns overall and 80% of premature babies. …
21 March 2025
PostJaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age but is more common in newborns
Jaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age but is more common in newborns. It's extremely common, affecting around 60% of newborns overall and 80% of premature babies. Jaundice…
16 May 2022
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
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
PostTwin to twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a disease of the placenta that affects…
Twin to twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a disease of the placenta that affects identical twin pregnancies. TTTS affects identical twins, triplets or more, who share a placenta. The shared…
9 September 2019