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How to get baby to sleep fast. Quick and easy head and face massage for helping your baby to sleep

8 February 2024

The ideal position for a baby to be born is head down in the OA or occipito anterior…

The ideal position for a baby to be born is head down in the OA or occipito anterior position. The baby is head down, with their face facing your back. The baby’s chin is tucked into their chest…

16 June 2019

Head down Fetal positions in the uterus. #pregnancy #obstetrics #midwifery #midwife

Some of the fetal positions and presentations in the uterus. Occiput- back of baby's head Anterior - facing the front Posterior - facing the back Head down positions: OA -Occiput anterior LOA -…

10 February 2024

Some of you may already know I work with NowBaby TV to bring live antenatal education…

Some of you may already know I work with NowBaby TV to bring live antenatal education into womens homes. I along with another midwife run frequent online coursee for women who can't access face…

3 June 2019

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

I tried about 10 times to get these two to pose smile for the camera and this was the…

I tried about 10 times to get these two to pose smile for the camera and this was the best that I could get. Amari tells me it's his 'crocodile face' 😂😂 I dont know how some of these hardened…

13 June 2020

Stretchmarks are a common part of pregnancy as many women will get them on their…

Stretchmarks are a common part of pregnancy as many women will get them on their abdomen, breasts and other places such as the thighs. They are a result of skin stretching rapidly and although…

16 January 2020

No I havent had the baby yet!!

No I havent had the baby yet!! This is Just a throwback to 2016 when I achieved my #vbac with my 4th son. It was the most fast and furious labour ever, hence the look on my face minutes after his…

11 January 2019

How the head is positioned as it enters the pelvis can have an impact on labour and birth

How the head is positioned as it enters the pelvis can have an impact on labour and birth. Ideally, the baby's head should be as flexed as possible with the chin on their chest. This makes the…

15 March 2022

Toxic erythema of the newborn (also known as erythema toxicum, erythema toxicum…

Toxic erythema of the newborn (also known as erythema toxicum, erythema toxicum neonatorum, milk spots, baby acne and newborn rash) is an extremely common rash seen in infants. It affects as…

31 May 2021

After a bit of confusion surrounding positions of the placenta and baby, I thought I…

After a bit of confusion surrounding positions of the placenta and baby, I thought I would post this. When we refer to baby being 'posterior' we mean 'occipito posterior'. This is when the occiput…

27 January 2021

Welcome to my little corner of the Internet 💫

Welcome to my little corner of the Internet 💫 I did a 'hello' post a couple of years ago and since my page has grown a lot since then, thought I should do another one. I'm also currently…

29 February 2024

The 7 cardinal movements of labour and birth #pregnancy #birth #reproduction #baby #pregnant

The cardinal movements are the series of turns and position changes a baby makes to pass through the pelvis during a vaginal birth.

9 January 2024

A night of dance!

A night of dance! It's world prematurity day and last night I was invited to the most amazing charity gala dinner with super talented ballet dancers, hosted by medical research charity…

17 November 2023

Exhausted, horrified, guilt, devastated, helpless, appalled, saddened, heartbroken

Exhausted, horrified, guilt, devastated, helpless, appalled, saddened, heartbroken. These are all the emotions I feel for the parents, babies, children and fellow healthcare workers suffering…

14 November 2023

How 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

My two youngest have finally succumbed to chicken pox

My two youngest have finally succumbed to chicken pox. The older children got it at 1-2 years of age, so it's hit a bit later for these two, at 4 and 6 years. Most of us in the UK have to deal…

22 April 2023

Headaches in pregnancy are really common

Headaches in pregnancy are really common. Hormonal changes usually mean they may happen quite a bit in the first few months but tend to get better by the time you're around 6 months pregnant.…

23 March 2023

After the birth of a baby, there is usually no need to bathe them immediately

After the birth of a baby, there is usually no need to bathe them immediately. It's actually better if bathing is delayed for several days. Many people wait a week or more. Delaying bathing…

25 October 2022

I know a lot, but I don't know it all

I know a lot, but I don't know it all. I'm pretty educated and experienced on pregnancy, birth and parenting in general, but I don't neccessarily know what's best for every individual or family. …

28 June 2022

I came across a post from a new mother on a parenting forum the other day, showing how…

I came across a post from a new mother on a parenting forum the other day, showing how resentment between couples can sometimes form in the early days of parenthood, particularly when there is…

21 October 2021

If you give birth unexpectedly before the arrival of any assistance, the cord is fine…

If you give birth unexpectedly before the arrival of any assistance, the cord is fine to be left alone, even if the placenta has come out. When assistance arrives, the cord can be clamped/tied and…

28 August 2021

Understanding 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

I'll be talking live to the lovely Marie Louise aka @the_modern_midwife tonight at 8pm…

I'll be talking live to the lovely Marie Louise aka @the_modern_midwife tonight at 8pm UK time (GMT) We are going to discuss our lives as midwives! From studying midwifery and our experiences at…

27 November 2020