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PostThird trimester- when your bump gets in the way of daily activities!
Third trimester- when your bump gets in the way of daily activities! The worst thing for me was washing dishes and trying to get out of my car when I had squeezed into a tiny space. My bump would…
6 May 2019
PostWhen your bump outgrows your arms
When your bump outgrows your arms... or when you've had a caesarean. The dishes need to solely be designated to someone else! Tyrone has always been quite hands on around the house so luckily for…
23 October 2021
PostAs your pregnancy progresses and your bump grows, it's quite common to itch on your…
As your pregnancy progresses and your bump grows, it's quite common to itch on your abdomen at times as the skin stretches. Some women develop a hive type rash called Pruritic urticarial papules…
17 May 2021
PostNoticed a line appear down the front of your bump?
Noticed a line appear down the front of your bump? It's probably the linea nigra. The linea nigra is a dark vertical line that appears on the belly during pregnancy. It can extend from the top of…
12 April 2020
PostRemember this one?
Remember this one? I had a message asking about bump size so thought this would be an ideal repost. Heard this before? I have! Each and every time I have had a baby, there has been a comment…
23 October 2019
Post🙄 • • • • • • Some of us don't mind but some of us do mind. Patting or rubbing…
🙄 • • • • • • Some of us don't mind but some of us do mind. Patting or rubbing someones bump without invitation is not wise, even more so if you don't know them! Has anyone tried to grab your…
14 August 2020
PostTravelling in a car during pregnancy isn't always the most comfortable experience,…
Travelling in a car during pregnancy isn't always the most comfortable experience, wspecially in the third trimester. Going over bumps and potholes can be a right pain! However, there are many…
23 May 2020
PostLook at all these placental variations!
Look at all these placental variations! Typically the umbilical cord is inserted in or near the center of the placenta. However their are some interesting variations that can occur in the…
12 February 2020
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
CarouselThoughts? Cryptic pregnancy is a thing! I had a hard time believing it many…
Thoughts? Cryptic pregnancy is a thing! I had a hard time believing it many years ago until I met someone who had experienced it. The photographs taken of her at almost full term were of her in a…
3 September 2025
PostLooking after yourself and recovering from a caesarean is very different to care after…
Looking after yourself and recovering from a caesarean is very different to care after a vaginal birth. Everyone will have a different recovery experience, but remember, it is major abdominal…
8 March 2025
PostHow would you describe it?
How would you describe it? Remember there is a difference in sensations between a labour that is left to run it's course naturally, and one that is induced with synthetic oxytocin. So what does…
13 November 2023
CarouselMy two youngest have finally succumbed to chicken pox
My two youngest have finally succumbed to chicken pox. The older children got it at 1-2 years of age, so it's hit a bit later for these two, at 4 and 6 years. Most of us in the UK have to deal…
22 April 2023
PostIf you experience a very long labour that appears to be slowing down or simply not…
If you experience a very long labour that appears to be slowing down or simply not progressing, it could be down to several reasons. Perhaps the baby is not in the most optimal position to put…
6 September 2021
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
PostSo we are all stuck indoors trying to keep ourselves occupied
So we are all stuck indoors trying to keep ourselves occupied. There are only so many movies on netflix we can watch! If you are pregnant it's still really important to exercise so you could try…
31 March 2020
PostReposting for my new followers expecting their first baby!
Reposting for my new followers expecting their first baby! • • • • • • What do contractions feel like? A question that I'm pretty sure all women pregnant with their first baby has asked! The…
13 February 2020
PostWhat do contractions feel like?
What do contractions feel like? A question that I'm pretty sure all women pregnant with their first baby has asked! The answer is it varies from woman to woman but generally when contractions…
1 October 2019
PostSpotty breakouts in pregnancy are common
Spotty breakouts in pregnancy are common. It tends to hit sometime in the first trimester - usually around 6 weeks. Hormone surges, of course (in this case, progesterone which causes your glands…
29 June 2019
PostReposting one of my favs 😝
Reposting one of my favs 😝 How many times have you heard "oh it's your body preparing you for waking up with a newborn"? That comment is thrown around a lot isnt it?! . There's a few reasons why…
8 June 2019
PostHow many times have you heard "oh it's your body preparing you for waking up with a…
How many times have you heard "oh it's your body preparing you for waking up with a newborn"? That comment is thrown around a lot isnt it?! . There's a few reasons why you might wake up often…
29 March 2019