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PostBraxton hicks contractions are basically practise contractions that don't result in…
Braxton hicks contractions are basically practise contractions that don't result in the birth of a baby. It's basically a process of the uterus tightening and relaxing several times per day. .…
10 April 2020
PostCoping with contractions
Coping with contractions. We all get to a point when we hit a wall. We have been coping so well through the contractions then all of a sudden they ramp up a gear and you feel like its unbearable.…
28 August 2019
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
Video4:13How the uterus contracts during labour to help the cervix dilate | Midwife Marley
How the uterus contracts during labour to help the cervix dilate.
23 November 2020
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
PostFollowing on from my recent IGTV post demonstrating contractions and dilatation, I…
Following on from my recent IGTV post demonstrating contractions and dilatation, I thought I would repost this as I mentioned it! ........ I have just come across this amazingly creative lady…
23 November 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
PostPROM - pre labour rupture of membranes
PROM - pre labour rupture of membranes. . Most women will find their waters break when they are already having contractions and in labour. Sometimes though it can happen totally out of the blue…
25 February 2020
PostEffective breathing during labour and birth will help you to focus, remain in control,…
Effective breathing during labour and birth will help you to focus, remain in control, lower your stress hormones and provide your uterus with enough oxygen to contract properly. This in turn will…
22 September 2021
PostSo 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
PostEffective breathing during labour and birth will help you to focus, remain in control…
Effective breathing during labour and birth will help you to focus, remain in control and provide your uterus with enough oxygen to contract well. This in turn will help the birthing process. . Up…
6 May 2020
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
PostOxytocin - The hormone of love!
Oxytocin - The hormone of love! Fact #1: Oxytocin is the hormone required to make the uterus contract during labour. Fact #2: A surge of oxytocin is released by the body as a baby is being born…
11 January 2021
PostSo 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
PostCreating the right environment in labour is key for the natural release of hormones
Creating the right environment in labour is key for the natural release of hormones. . Oxytocin: Promotes love, bonding and uterine contractions. Oxytocin is responsible for the ejection of milk…
6 April 2019
PostLeg cramps are pretty painful at any time but during pregnancy they seem to be 10 x…
Leg cramps are pretty painful at any time but during pregnancy they seem to be 10 x worse and happen more often, espcially at night! Leg cramps are literally the muscle contracting, usually the…
4 October 2021
PostActive labour: what it is and when it starts
Repost time! • • • • • • Active labour! This usually begins when a womans cervix is 4cm dilated AND she is having strong regular contractions every few minutes. Once you are at this point, there…
5 August 2019
PostActive labour!
Active labour! This usually begins when a womans cervix is 4cm dilated AND she is having strong regular contractions every few minutes. Once you are at this point, there is no turning back! A baby…
21 March 2019
PostProdomal labour also known as the latent phase or early labour can be a frustrating time
Prodomal labour also known as the latent phase or early labour can be a frustrating time. It's the time when your body is preparing for established (active) labour but doesn't always result in…
7 February 2022
Post"How will I know when to push?" A question I've been asked on a few occasions
"How will I know when to push?" A question I've been asked on a few occasions. In normal physiological labour as the first stage of labour is coming to an end (the longest part which sees…
14 May 2021
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
PostReposting as lots of questions about induction!
Reposting as lots of questions about induction! Did you know that there is more than one way to induce labour in hospital? Induction of labour might be offered if you are a couple of weeks overdue…
6 September 2019
PostDid you know that there is more than one way to induce labour in hospital?
Did you know that there is more than one way to induce labour in hospital? Induction of labour might be offered if you are a couple of weeks overdue or if there is a medical need meaning it would…
2 May 2019
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