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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
PostSwelling in your feet, ankles and hands is a normal part of pregnancy
Swelling in your feet, ankles and hands is a normal part of pregnancy. It is due to the excess fluid that is held in your body and the increase in blood volume. Swelling can be pretty…
20 September 2019
Reel0:15Some simple baby reflexology massage points you can do at home.
Some simple baby reflexology massage points you can do at home. I always found that massaging my babies feet helped with keeping them calm To help with nadal congestion, run a thumb up the side…
18 February 2024
PostWhy do we test your pee in pregnancy
Why do we test your pee in pregnancy. It's lovely isn't it, having to pee into a tiny, skinny little pot when you can barely see your feet let alone which angle you're peeing! If you're lucky,…
13 December 2020
PostTesting your pee in pregnancy
Testing your pee in pregnancy. It's lovely isn't it, having to pee into a tiny little pot when you can barely see your feet let alone your vagina! If you're lucky, you may be given funnel to help…
25 September 2019
ArticleWhy 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
PostPre-eclampsia is a condition that occurs in pregnancy causing high blood pressure and…
Pre-eclampsia is a condition that occurs in pregnancy causing high blood pressure and other potential complications as a result. It is caused by the placenta and the only known cure is delivery of…
6 September 2019
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Based on a true story.... Jaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age but is more common in newborns. It occurs in around 60% of newborns overall and 80% of premature babies. …
21 March 2025
PostWho remembers this one?
Who remembers this one? Leg cramps are painful at any time, but during pregnancy, they seem to be 10 x worse and happen more often, especially at night! Leg cramps are literally the muscle…
12 April 2024
PostWelcome 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
Reel0:29Head 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
PostApologies if you thought I'd be offering some creative hack for tying laces in the 3rd…
Apologies if you thought I'd be offering some creative hack for tying laces in the 3rd trimester, I don't really have any. My only advice would be to either A. Cross your leg over your knee so…
26 January 2023
PostJaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age but is more common in newborns
Jaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age but is more common in newborns. It's extremely common, affecting around 60% of newborns overall and 80% of premature babies. Jaundice…
16 May 2022
PostI 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
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
PostAs your pregnancy progresses and your bump grows, it's quite common to itch on your…
As your pregnancy progresses and your bump grows, it's quite common to itch on your abdomen at times as the skin stretches. Some women develop a hive type rash called Pruritic urticarial papules…
17 May 2021
CarouselJaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age
Jaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age. It's more common however to see it in newborns as opposed to adults. Jaundice occurs when there is too much of a substance called…
20 September 2020
PostShould you lay on your back?
Should you lay on your back? Left side? Right side? What about if you wake in the night and you're on your back? Whats the big deal with laying on your back during pregnancy? Well there is a…
16 September 2020
PostIf your baby is in a breech position at 36 weeks, you may be offered an external…
If your baby is in a breech position at 36 weeks, you may be offered an external cephalic version (ECV). This is when an obstetrician, tries to turn the baby into a head-down position by applying…
27 June 2020
Post"The head is at -1 station".....You may have read women online talking about vaginal…
"The head is at -1 station".....You may have read women online talking about vaginal examinations performed by their midwife or doctor in labour to assess how low the baby's head is. This is…
25 October 2019
PostNo 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