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Fitting & removing an IUD (coil)

22 April 2024

In need of some tips

In need of some tips.... I'm almost 5 weeks post baby and 2 stone (approx 14 kg) over my pre-pregnancy weight still. I always put on stupid amounts during pregnancy as I over eat and get serious…

26 February 2019

According to research published by the NHS, routine supplements of mutlivitamins in…

According to research published by the NHS, routine supplements of mutlivitamins in pregnancy are unnecessary in healthy women with a healthy diet. They do however recommend taking routine vitamin…

29 April 2019

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

@skynews covered the issue of disparities in maternal mortality rates by ethnicity

@skynews covered the issue of disparities in maternal mortality rates by ethnicity. @mumsandtea & @_prosperitys featured in this report as the founders of the @fivexmore_ campaign. Birth stories…

26 November 2020

Hi, I'm Marley 👋🏽

Hi, I'm Marley 👋🏽 Most of the posts on this page are educational, but as I've had an influx of new followers lately, let me tell you a bit more about me. I live near London in the UK with my…

7 March 2022

Do you ever feel like you've done nothing all day?

Do you ever feel like you've done nothing all day? Perhaps your baby has been stuck to you like glue for hours and you've been simultaneously been trying to prevent your toddler from drawing on…

5 February 2022

I first shared this a couple of years ago to remind you that your experience will be…

I first shared this a couple of years ago to remind you that your experience will be unique to you. What felt right for someone else may not be best for you. Similarly, when I share information,…

3 April 2021

Parenting, it's just a learning curve

Parenting, it's just a learning curve. Theres no short cuts, most of us are figuring it out as we go. We are all just muddling through. I remember how hard I used to think it was having one…

16 December 2020

"Breastfeeding causes saggy boobs" Heard this one before?

"Breastfeeding causes saggy boobs" Heard this one before? If you are concerned about breastfeeding for fear it will may your boobs droop, it's good to know that actually it's the amazing changes…

12 December 2020

After you've had a baby, it's pretty common to find that you can't hold your pee like…

After you've had a baby, it's pretty common to find that you can't hold your pee like you used to be able to pre baby. Giving birth vaginally weakens your pelvic floor muscles but even the…

14 September 2020

Travelling in a car during pregnancy isn't always the most comfortable experience,…

Travelling in a car during pregnancy isn't always the most comfortable experience, wspecially in the third trimester. Going over bumps and potholes can be a right pain! However, there are many…

23 May 2020

Ok 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

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

Flying whilst pregnant (in an aeroplane not a cape 😁)

Flying whilst pregnant (in an aeroplane not a cape 😁) Some women love the idea of going on a babymoon; having that much needed break before the baby arrives. It's usually safe to fly if your…

8 September 2019

The postpartum period is an amazing time when you are getting to know your newborn…

The postpartum period is an amazing time when you are getting to know your newborn baby and bond as a family. There are also lots of things that might occur with your body that noone had told you…

29 July 2019

Spotty 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

Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is the umbrella term for all pelvic pain, including pubic…

Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is the umbrella term for all pelvic pain, including pubic pain which was previously called symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD). PGP includes pain anywhere from the lumbar…

20 May 2019

Third trimester- when your bump gets in the way of daily activities!

Third trimester- when your bump gets in the way of daily activities! The worst thing for me was washing dishes and trying to get out of my car when I had squeezed into a tiny space. My bump would…

6 May 2019

Lots of women wonder whether they can eat and drink in labour

Lots of women wonder whether they can eat and drink in labour. The National institute for clinical excellence (NICE) recommends that all women should be able to drink in labour. Isotonic drinks…

30 April 2019

Whhyyyyyyy?!

Whhyyyyyyy?! Whenever I have been pregnant, the condition of my hair is amazing. It seems to grow quicker and feels lovely. As soon as I give birth, it all begins to fall out (no I don't mean…

25 April 2019

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

My mum has knitted a huge bundle of teeny tiny baby booties and hats which I will be…

My mum has knitted a huge bundle of teeny tiny baby booties and hats which I will be taking to my local neonatal unit. Some of the booties aren't more than an inch long! These aren't just for the…

25 September 2018