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CarouselWhy are Caesareans called Caesareans, is it really about Julius Caesar?
Why are Caesareans called Caesareans, is it really about Julius Caesar? Sarah from @the_baby_experience shared her thoughts when creating this post.... "Hail Caesar! Women want their births…
20 January 2021
Post*** Caesarean scar numbness ***
*** Caesarean scar numbness *** During a Caesarean birth, many nerves are transected (cut through) meaning a loss of sensation in that area. For many women this can go on for months. Although in…
29 April 2021
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
PostAfter a caesarean, there are several layers that need to be closed, the last being the…
After a caesarean, there are several layers that need to be closed, the last being the skin. There are generally two types of skin closure - sutures or staples. Occasionally glue or steri-strips…
18 July 2021
PostSome women will give birth via Caesarean section (c-section) and this can be planned…
Some women will give birth via Caesarean section (c-section) and this can be planned or unplanned. If you have a c-section planned, it’s much easier to prepare for it but in the event of an…
28 June 2020
PostAfter hours of labour, or hours spent nil by mouth before a planned caesarean, you're…
After hours of labour, or hours spent nil by mouth before a planned caesarean, you're likely to be pretty hungry! That first bite of food after the birth is usually devine 😋 In hospitals and…
22 November 2022
Reel1:01types of caesarean incision
22 July 2024
Reel0:38Quick tip for c-section recovery #caesarean #postpartum
9 February 2024
PostI had my second vbac a couple of months ago and it was a great experience!
I had my second vbac a couple of months ago and it was a great experience! Most women who have had a caesarean section can safely have a vaginal delivery for their next baby, known as vaginal…
9 May 2019
PostVBAC - VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER C-SECTION
VBAC - VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER C-SECTION I had my first VBAC in 2016 (pictured) after a c-section in 2007. It's good to note my very first birth in 2000 was also vaginal. I had my second VBAC in 2019.…
14 August 2020
PostI saw this post from @thejoysofjules and knew I had to share
I saw this post from @thejoysofjules and knew I had to share. Postpartum recovery following a caesarean needs to be discussed more. Not just for those having a planned one, but for anyone who is…
23 July 2022
PostThe advice for when to drive after a c-section varies according to where you are from
The advice for when to drive after a c-section varies according to where you are from. In general, doctors and midwives usually recommend that you avoid driving a car until your caesarean wound…
21 August 2019
PostThere are hundreds with you as your breath is taken away by each contraction or…
There are hundreds with you as your breath is taken away by each contraction or waiting anxiously in theatre as they're prepped for a caesarean. They may be also: Feeling the burn Feeling out of…
15 July 2023
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
PostWhy do some of us feel the need to explain to people (often strangers on the internet)…
Why do some of us feel the need to explain to people (often strangers on the internet) why we are having a homebirth, having a caesarean, a freebirth, an epidural, giving formula, breastfeeding a…
13 September 2021
PostA cannula is a small plastic tube that is placed in your hand or arm with the…
A cannula is a small plastic tube that is placed in your hand or arm with the intention of delivering fluids into your system. These fluids may or may not contain drugs. The world health…
30 July 2021
PostThe terms natural and normal birth often cause confusion as to what they actually mean
The terms natural and normal birth often cause confusion as to what they actually mean. They also mean different things to different people. Some people will say they have had a natural birth if…
16 April 2021
ArticleWhy Do Frank Breech Babies Hold Their Legs Up Like This?
Ever seen a newborn with their legs up by their head? It's usually because they spent the end of pregnancy in the frank breech position. Here's why it happens and what gets checked after birth.
19 March 2026
PostTag a birth partner to be who might benefit from these tips!
Tag a birth partner to be who might benefit from these tips! Link to our birth prep course in image. Birth partners fainting and near fainting in the birth room is more common than people…
3 February 2024
CarouselIt's a sale 🎉
It's a sale 🎉 Find a wide range of live and pre recorded antenatal courses that I have created with @nowbabyuk Live courses facilitated by several midwives including the amazing Amina…
24 November 2023
PostLots of talk about fundal rubs lately!
Lots of talk about fundal rubs lately! Can be a bit confusing understanding what they are and what they are supposed to do, so I'll break it down for you. When you give birth and the placenta…
5 November 2022
CarouselThinking of becoming a childbirth educator or doula?
Thinking of becoming a childbirth educator or doula? Or perhaps you would like a better chance of successfully gaining a place on a midwifery programme? Come check out my Teach Birth course! …
1 September 2022
PostBirth partners fainting and near fainting in the birth room is more common than people…
Birth partners fainting and near fainting in the birth room is more common than people realise. Fears, phobias and emotional distress (ie seeing your loved one in pain) can be overwhelming, and…
11 June 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