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Postnatal RecoveryPregnancy

We've all heard about postpartum hair loss, but did you know your hair can also change…

We've all heard about postpartum hair loss, but did you know your hair can also change texture afterwards? Some people have reported their hair has become curlier or straighter after children. In…

16 February 2021

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Newborns

Hair Product Recommendations Please!

Hair Product Recommendations Please! So my baby's hair has really started growing now after she went completely bald last year (not helped by her bad eczema) Her scalp and hair remain extremely…

28 September 2020

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Postnatal RecoveryNewborns

Baby Hair Loss

My baby girl was born with a full head of thick curly black hair in January. As of today she's almost bald but I'm not worried. Newborn hair loss is actually totally normal and here's why: . …

17 May 2019

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Postnatal RecoveryBlack Maternal Health

Postpartum hair!

Postpartum hair! My hair appeared to grow really quick during my pregnancy and I am now waiying for the big fall out. Its been nearly 6 weeks so maybe I'll be lucky this time 😁 I need some…

5 March 2019

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NewbornsPregnancy

The chemicals in permanent and semi-permanent hair dyes are not highly toxic

The chemicals in permanent and semi-permanent hair dyes are not highly toxic. Most research, although limited, shows it's safe to colour your hair while pregnant. . Some studies have found that…

29 April 2019

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Newborns

Watch out for hair tourniquets on babies!

2 August 2026

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Pregnancy

Why does hair grow thick on your belly during pregnancy?

14 February 2024

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Pregnancy

Did pregnancy change your hair? My curl pattern completely changed with each child postpartum

12 February 2024

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Postnatal RecoveryBirthwork & Careers

I posted this last year before I perfected Betty's look

I posted this last year before I perfected Betty's look. She's looking much better now 😂 • • • • • • Whhyyyyyyy?! Whenever I have been pregnant, the condition of my hair is amazing. It seems to…

19 July 2020

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Postnatal RecoveryBirthwork & Careers

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

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Postnatal RecoveryNewborns

I posted sometime ago about newborn hairloss and how it's actually normal for a baby's…

I posted sometime ago about newborn hairloss and how it's actually normal for a baby's hair to fall out after birth due to the changes in hormones in the neonatal period. . Some babies wont be…

7 February 2020

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I've posted a few times about my baby girl who has sufferred with severe full body…

I've posted a few times about my baby girl who has sufferred with severe full body eczema since she was around 6 weeks old. She would itch so much that she pulled all of her thick hair out (she…

30 July 2019

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Postnatal RecoveryBirthwork & Careers

Myths and old wives tales

Myths and old wives tales..... There are plenty of them! Some that people swear by but aren't really backed up by much scientific evidence. One that MAY have some truth to it though is that…

10 August 2021

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Partners & FamilyBlack Maternal Health

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

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Partners & Family

M is for.... Me time And Marley of course! Self care is so important,…

M is for.... Me time And Marley of course! Self care is so important, especially during these restrictive times. Self care is important for us mentally and physically, giving us a chance unwind…

10 October 2020

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Postnatal RecoveryPregnancy

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

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Postnatal RecoveryNewborns

When I had my first child I was just 18 years old

When I had my first child I was just 18 years old. Shortly after giving birth I was transferred to the postnatal ward and thought I should check his nappy. I was in for a shock - his poop was not…

30 May 2020

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Partners & FamilyTwins & Multiples

**3 and 8 are false!

**3 and 8 are false! I saw a recent post by @charmaine.walters letting her followers know a bit more about her and thought it was great so Im gonna do the same 😁 As most of my posts are…

15 May 2019

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NewbornsBaby Sleep

Nearly 3 weeks old, still an absolute delight

Nearly 3 weeks old, still an absolute delight. I'm convinced it must be a girl thing as none of my 4 boys were ever this calm. She literally sleeps from one feed to the next only crying when shes…

12 February 2019