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**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

Let'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

informed choice in pregnancy

18 May 2024

Just 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

My FREE handy guides have been updated to include 'Knowing your birth rights' and THE…

My FREE handy guides have been updated to include 'Knowing your birth rights' and THE B.R.A.I.N acronym for ensuring you get informed choice and can give informed consent during your pregnancy and…

10 November 2020

Heard 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

Know your options

Know your options. A birth plan allows a woman to draw up a picture of what she would like to happen throughout the labour and birth experience. She may list preferences regarding pain relief,…

31 May 2019

When are you likely to go into labour?

When are you likely to go into labour? Various studies have been conducted over the years to see what gestation is the most popular for birth! One particular study done in the UK collected data…

10 May 2019

Several reasons to call your midwife or doctor | Midwife Marley

For a visual personalised bespoke birth plan, visit Subscribe for more pregnancy, birth and baby related content Reasons to call your midwife or doctor.

22 June 2020

Why 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

Hi, I'm Marley 👋🏾

Hi, I'm Marley 👋🏾 I haven't done an introduction for a long while so think it's about time as there are lots of new faces that have joined my community here! I'm a UK based midwife of over 12…

1 July 2021

*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

MY BIRTH STORY

MY BIRTH STORY. . I have decided to share my story of the birth of my 5th baby. After having a pregnancy that was classified as high risk due to previously having had a c-section and current…

6 May 2020

cervical dilation and fetal descent during g labour and vaginal birth

Ever wondered what actually happens to your cervix as labour progresses?

14 October 2026

Why 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

Adding more antenatal courses to the collection today with Midwife Amina

Adding more antenatal courses to the collection today with Midwife Amina. Today, we recorded our Nowbaby on demand induction of labour course, shedding light on the reasons why it might be…

7 June 2024

Thinking 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

My publisher sent me a finished copy of my book and I honestly wish I had something…

My publisher sent me a finished copy of my book and I honestly wish I had something like this when I was pregnant with my first baby 22 years ago! To everyone who has pre-ordered, thank you for…

3 February 2022

How to avoid an assisted birth with either forceps or ventouse (suction) swipe right…

How to avoid an assisted birth with either forceps or ventouse (suction) swipe right for images from @rcobsgyn Around 1 in 8 give birth with the assistance of either instrument. There are steps…

28 October 2021

So your waters have released (broken, ruptured) but labour hasn't started yet

So your waters have released (broken, ruptured) but labour hasn't started yet. What do you do? The first thing to do is remain calm, it's likely that contractions will begin soon. When your…

2 April 2021

Wow haven't times changed?!

Wow haven't times changed?! This collection of old instructions and tips are from the 50's, 60's and 70's. I'm not sure which one is the most outrageous but point 9 on the second slide is pretty…

13 September 2020

If 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

I set up this page to share as much evidence based information as possible to women so…

I set up this page to share as much evidence based information as possible to women so that they can enrich themselves with knowledge to be able to take charge of their own pregnancies in…

24 October 2019

So your waters have broken but labour hasn't started yet

So your waters have broken but labour hasn't started yet. What do you do? The first thing to do is remain calm, it's likely that contractions will start soon. When your waters break, you …

22 October 2019