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Video8:396 early pregnancy symptoms before you've missed a period | Midwife Marley
As a midwife and mother of 5, I talk about symptoms that you may get before you have missed a period or taken a positive test.
23 August 2019
Reel0:30Strange early pregnancy symptoms part 1 #pregnancy #ttc
27 June 2025
Video4:0310 Weird Pregnancy Signs That You May Not Have Heard Of
10 Weird Pregnancy Signs No One Talks About | Early Symptoms You Might Miss Are you wondering if you might be pregnant — but your symptoms don’t match the textbook?
26 June 2025
Video4:47Several reasons to call your midwife or doctor | Midwife Marley
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22 June 2020
PostEver heard of a subchorionic haematoma?
Ever heard of a subchorionic haematoma? well, these are responsible for around 20% of vaginal bleeding cases during the first trimester of pregnancy. During early pregnancy, the baby is growing…
4 January 2023
PostBaby movements in pregnancy
Baby movements in pregnancy. . Most women will start to feel movements around 20 weeks (as early as 13 weeks for subsequent pregnancies and multiples as I did) but movements wont usually become…
19 April 2019
PostOne question I'm often asked by women after they have given birth is "will it hurt…
One question I'm often asked by women after they have given birth is "will it hurt when I pee after having stitches?" You may find that it can be a little sore in the early days depending on the…
14 April 2019
PostPlacenta previa, or low-lying placenta, occurs when the placenta covers part or all of…
Placenta previa, or low-lying placenta, occurs when the placenta covers part or all of the cervix during the last months of pregnancy. This often causes bleeding throughout pregnancy which can be…
7 August 2019
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
PostFor most women, staying at home for as long as possible is the best place to be
For most women, staying at home for as long as possible is the best place to be. Some situations may mean you go in such as if your waters break and there is meconium (baby poop) in the water, if…
6 May 2019
Reel0:06Yes, pregnancy foot is a thing! Did your feet increase in size and stay that way?
Yes, pregnancy foot is a thing! Did your feet increase in size and stay that way? During pregnancy, the body undergoes hormonal changes, particularly an increase in the hormone relaxin. Relaxin…
6 February 2024
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
PostSpotty breakouts in pregnancy are common
Spotty breakouts in pregnancy are common. It tends to hit sometime in the first trimester - usually around 6 weeks. Hormone surges, of course (in this case, progesterone which causes your glands…
29 June 2019
PostSHORTNESS OF BREATH IN PREGNANCY
SHORTNESS OF BREATH IN PREGNANCY Lots of women experience some mild shortness of breath at certain points throughout their pregnancy and it's USUALLY harmless but there are times when shortness of…
24 November 2020
PostDo you know your blood group?
Do you know your blood group? There are 4 main blood types- A,B,AB and O. Each blood type is either Rhesus D positive or negative so in total there are 8 blood groups. Rhesus D positive (for…
28 May 2021
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
PostIf 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
PostCervical cerclage is a surgical procedure performed during pregnancy to place a stitch…
Cervical cerclage is a surgical procedure performed during pregnancy to place a stitch around the neck of the womb (cervix). The stitch is aimed to support the cervix and reduce risk of an early…
1 November 2020
PostIt's perfectly safe to have sex during pregnancy unless your doctor or midwife has…
It's perfectly safe to have sex during pregnancy unless your doctor or midwife has told you not to. Many expectant parents worry that having sex during pregnancy will cause a problem. Having sex…
2 September 2019
PostWhen will I feel my baby move ?!
When will I feel my baby move ?! One of the most frequent questions I'm asked. We all want to feel those first flutters because A. It's reassurance that there really is a baby in there and B. It…
9 September 2020
Video4:55Waters Broken? Explaining forewater & hindwater membrane ruptures in pregnancy and birth
You may well have heard of people talking about their hindwaters breaking but not their forewaters?
26 January 2021
PostSo we are all stuck indoors trying to keep ourselves occupied
So we are all stuck indoors trying to keep ourselves occupied. There are only so many movies on netflix we can watch! If you are pregnant it's still really important to exercise so you could try…
31 March 2020
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
PostOk ladies a few ideas for keeping yourself busy in early labour, especially if things…
Ok ladies a few ideas for keeping yourself busy in early labour, especially if things seem to be moving slowly! . Keeping yourself preoccupied can make the time seem to pass faster. It can also…
7 October 2019