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PostECZEMA - I'm after some recommendations now guys
ECZEMA - I'm after some recommendations now guys. This picture was taken a few days ago after my baby scratched her head so much it bled during her sleep. She managed to get the scratch mits off…
28 April 2019
PostI saw this post from @thejoysofjules and knew I had to share
I saw this post from @thejoysofjules and knew I had to share. Postpartum recovery following a caesarean needs to be discussed more. Not just for those having a planned one, but for anyone who is…
23 July 2022
PostWhen the umbilical cord is clamped and cut, the tissue that is left will start to die off
When the umbilical cord is clamped and cut, the tissue that is left will start to die off. There are no nerves in the cord, so cutting it isn't painful for you or the baby. . Between…
23 April 2020
PostP L A C E N T A❤️
P L A C E N T A❤️ This classic photograph from @viviandoula still amazes me. This is what a placenta looks like on both sides when laid out flat. @viviandoula says: "The only temporary organ, a…
15 June 2021
PostLooking after yourself and recovering from a caesarean is very different to care after…
Looking after yourself and recovering from a caesarean is very different to care after a vaginal birth. Everyone will have a different recovery experience, but remember, it is major abdominal…
8 March 2025
PostIt will probably be a little while after you give birth before you start planning…
It will probably be a little while after you give birth before you start planning another baby but you should consider which contraception you want to use before you resume having sex. When you…
18 August 2020
Reel0:33An episiotomy is a surgical incision between the vagina and the anus (perineum) #midwifery #birth
An episiotomy is a surgical incision in the skin between the vagina and the anus (perineum). They are usually done when the baby needs to be born quickly and waiting for the head to come down…
5 October 2023
PostUmbilical cord stump separation
Umbilical cord stump separation After the birth of a baby, once the umbilical cord is cut, a small piece of cord remains. We call this an umbilical cord stump. This left over tissue which…
17 October 2022
PostAfter a caesarean, there are several layers that need to be closed, the last being the…
After a caesarean, there are several layers that need to be closed, the last being the skin. There are generally two types of skin closure - sutures or staples. Occasionally glue or steri-strips…
18 July 2021
PostAfter a c-section, there are several layers that need to be closed, the last being the…
After a c-section, there are several layers that need to be closed, the last being the skin. There are generally two types of skin closure - sutures or staples (occasionally glue is used to bond…
15 January 2021
PostHeartburn or indigestion?
Heartburn or indigestion? It can be a real pain during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. Try black pepper essential oil, usually only one drop is needed in 10ml of carrier oil as its…
17 October 2019
PostThe advice for when to drive after a c-section varies according to where you are from
The advice for when to drive after a c-section varies according to where you are from. In general, doctors and midwives usually recommend that you avoid driving a car until your caesarean wound…
21 August 2019
CarouselI'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