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Birth Sensory® learns how you respond to sound, touch, movement and communication, then turns it into a personalised birth plan you can print and share with your birth team. Created by registered midwife Marley Henry.
PostM is for.... Me time And Marley of course! Self care is so important,…
M is for.... Me time And Marley of course! Self care is so important, especially during these restrictive times. Self care is important for us mentally and physically, giving us a chance unwind…
10 October 2020
PostYou and your baby deserve the best care
You and your baby deserve the best care. I've been watching the news today and heard some heartbreaking stories. There is no place in midwifery or obstetrics for complacency. There is also no…
10 December 2020
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
PostPostpartum self care
Postpartum self care. . The first few days and weeks after having a baby are wonderful, tiring and ultimately life changing! You can prepare in advance by making certain considerations such as…
13 March 2020
CarouselHow do you deal with such vast parental differences and ideas when it comes to caring…
How do you deal with such vast parental differences and ideas when it comes to caring for a baby? I've seen so many disagreements on how the baby is fed, whether they are born at home or in…
19 September 2024
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
Post*link in bio to book*
*link in bio to book* Every woman and birthing person has the right to ultimately make her own decisions surrounding their care during pregnancy and birth. Birth professionals must provide care…
14 February 2021
PostWhen having your first baby, it's important to equip yourself with as much knowledge…
When having your first baby, it's important to equip yourself with as much knowledge as possible surrounding pregnancy, birth, feeding and baby care. This can be done via books, antenatal classes…
19 May 2019
PostUnderstanding numbers and Risk when making informed decisions about any aspect of your…
Understanding numbers and Risk when making informed decisions about any aspect of your health/maternity care. Have you ever heard words to the effect of "50% increased risk of..." or "number of…
11 June 2021
Post**THIS POST IS NOT ABOUT INDUCTION OF LABOUR BUT ABOUT INFORMED CHOICE IN ALL AREAS OF…
**THIS POST IS NOT ABOUT INDUCTION OF LABOUR BUT ABOUT INFORMED CHOICE IN ALL AREAS OF YOUR CARE** You can ask questions about any proposed intervention or treatment. You have a right to know the…
14 July 2020
PostIt's the start of baby loss awareness week in the UK
It's the start of baby loss awareness week in the UK. . Miscarriage and stillbirth affects many women all over the world. This week gives a special opportunity to mark the lives of babies lost in…
9 October 2019
PostJust a reminder - you are in control of what happens to your body 😊
Just a reminder - you are in control of what happens to your body 😊 • • • • • • Let's talk choices - informed ones at that. Women are well within their rights to question any plan of care that a…
6 October 2019
PostJust a reminder
Just a reminder • • • • • • Never ignore reduced baby movements. Never feel that you are 'bothering' your care provider. Always trust your instincts. By around 26-28 weeks your baby may develop a…
23 September 2019
PostIUGR or intrauterine growth restriction is the term used when a baby is not growing as…
IUGR or intrauterine growth restriction is the term used when a baby is not growing as they should be in the womb. Sometimes the term small for gestational age is used and if your care provider…
17 September 2019
PostNever ignore reduced baby movements
Never ignore reduced baby movements. Never feel that you are 'bothering' your care provider. Always trust your instincts. By around 26-28 weeks your baby may develop a regular pattern of…
17 July 2019
PostLet's talk choices - informed ones at that
Let's talk choices - informed ones at that. Women are well within their rights to question any plan of care that a doctor (or any other health professional for that matter) has planned for them.…
16 April 2019
CarouselLet's stop writing people off and assuming their second birth will replicate their first
Let's stop writing people off and assuming their second birth will replicate their first. Women deserve better. We all deserve evidence based practice and trauma informed care where applicable. …
20 February 2025
PostNew week, new goals
New week, new goals. What's on your agenda for the week? I know mine is pretty full with a mixture of caring for a newborn, 3 other children, finishing off a website and coaching some of my…
4 February 2019
Video4:38How to bath your newborn baby
Bathing your newborn step by step To check out our full video courses for expecting parents, head over to www.nowbaby.co.uk
1 July 2024
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
PostMany aspiring midwives contact me telling me that they want this career path because…
Many aspiring midwives contact me telling me that they want this career path because they love babies. I remind them that midwifery is not all about babies. Babies are the 'grand finale' of the…
9 November 2020
PostA talk for midwives and students!
A talk for midwives and students! This conference has been organise by Cheryl Samuel's @the_holistic_midwife who is a midwifery lecturer from @uniofsuffolk More details about the cause further…
23 September 2022
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
Post"Why did you become a midwife Marley?"
"Why did you become a midwife Marley?" Well it wasn't because I love newborns. The full story of why and how I became a midwife is on my website. Link in bio. Midwifery is more than just loving…
26 August 2021