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PostAfter pains....one of childbirths lovely little surprises
After pains....one of childbirths lovely little surprises. That bitter sweet moment when you have just given birth to your beautiful baby, had your shower, something to eat and then you start to…
19 March 2020
Video3:20How to prevent tears & stitches during childbirth perineal massage | Midwife Marley
How to prevent tears & stitches during childbirth with perineal massage.
11 October 2018
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
PostHave you ever wanted to work in the birth world as a childbirth educator?
Have you ever wanted to work in the birth world as a childbirth educator? Perhaps you're hoping to become a doula or midwife one day but would like to gain some knowledge and expertise first.…
25 August 2021
PostTokophobia is an extreme fear of pregnancy and childbirth
Tokophobia is an extreme fear of pregnancy and childbirth. Many people experience this, despite really wanting to want to have a child. Many people with tokophobia report avoiding conversations…
14 July 2021
PostThere may be several reasons why the thought of childbirth makes you fearful
There may be several reasons why the thought of childbirth makes you fearful. The main one though is probably what you may have heard from well meaning people talking about their own experiences.…
30 December 2020
PostSo this is part of the cycle that causes real pain in childbirth
So this is part of the cycle that causes real pain in childbirth. In short, when you are anxious or fearful during labour you will release adrenaline. Adrenaline is the 'fight or flight' hormone…
3 May 2019
CarouselSurviving childbirth with a live baby is the bare minimum
Surviving childbirth with a live baby is the bare minimum. We should be striving for more than this. I attended an excellent training last week with @wra_uk hosted by @amity.reed and…
19 November 2023
PostOur personal experiences shape our views about childbirth
Our personal experiences shape our views about childbirth. For people who haven't given birth, how birth is depicted through TV dramatisation and testimonials from friends & family, can have a big…
6 July 2023
Video13:59Natalie's birth story quick childbirth dilates 5-10cm in 1 hour!
Natalie talks to me about the birth of her second baby after giving birth just 10 days prior to me interviewing her.
16 August 2019
Reel1:02OASI check after childbirth
22 July 2025
Video10:32The Stages of Labour and Birth | Midwife Marley
Learn about the different stages of labour and why they are significant.
26 July 2021
PostWho will you be having aith you when you give birth?
#tbt Who will you be having aith you when you give birth? • • • • • • When the pressure gets too much.... remember you are in control of who is with you when you give birth. Childbirth is an…
21 November 2019
PostWhen the pressure gets too much
When the pressure gets too much.... remember you are in control of who is with you when you give birth. Childbirth is an intimate experience and you should have who you want there witnessing it…
24 June 2019
PostTear prevention and cervical preparation for birth
Tear prevention and cervical preparation for birth. . Studies have shown that perineal massage from 34 weeks can reduce the likelihoid of tearing during childbirth. You can massage and stretch the…
20 March 2019
Video5:03How to do perineal massage to reduce the risk of tearing or episiotomy | Midwife Marley
How to do perineal massage to reduce the risk of tearing or episiotomy ❤ More about me: Instagram: Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebirthcoach Blog: Podcast: Order my book: ❤Contact me: midwifemarley@cha
29 September 2021
Video7:00Pain relief options in labour | Midwife Marley
Here I talk about the various pain relief options in labour and birth.
22 November 2019
PostThe power of the uterus!
The power of the uterus! Photography by @gatherbirth The kind of power that brings life into this world. You can clearly see the uterus contracting strongly here, helping the cervix to dilate and…
17 March 2023
CarouselBirth worker download pack discount for the next 24 hours only!
Birth worker download pack discount for the next 24 hours only! As some of you know, I am also the founder of @childbirthdownloads for birth workers. . I have designed a whole heap of…
30 July 2020
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
CarouselHow did your labour feel?
How did your labour feel? Pain in general is subjective and hard to measure. There are several factors which can affect your perception of pain however. If you have given birth multiple times,…
30 May 2024
PostYou may well have heard about the benefits of dates in pregnancy (the ones you eat not…
You may well have heard about the benefits of dates in pregnancy (the ones you eat not go on!) Well there have been several small studies which suggest that dates may contribute to a more…
9 April 2024
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
PostWhat's in your bag?
What's in your bag? Taking inquisitive questions from a group of small children about my fetal heart doppler. Some of these children knew more about pregnancy and childbirth than I realised! The…
7 June 2023