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PostSickle cell disease is the name for a group of inherited health conditions that affect…
Sickle cell disease is the name for a group of inherited health conditions that affect the red blood cells. The most serious type is called sickle cell anaemia. Sickle cell disease is more…
1 February 2021
PostIn the UK it's currently maternal mental health awareness week
In the UK it's currently maternal mental health awareness week. Around 80% of women will experience some form of emotional change after giving birth or during pregnancy. Often this manifests…
3 May 2019
PostWent to a popular book shop today to see what was on the shelf relating to pregnancy,…
Went to a popular book shop today to see what was on the shelf relating to pregnancy, birth & parenting. This was the health section. Some great titles but am totally ready to diversify the book…
27 August 2020
PostLet'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
Post**This post is referring to healthy, full term infants
**This post is referring to healthy, full term infants. Babies that need to go to NICU for prematurity or other health reasons may not be able to have this golden time. I know this from…
13 August 2020
CarouselOn Tuesday I was invited to 10 Downing St
On Tuesday I was invited to 10 Downing St. with a few other health professionals to gather our thoughts on the new plan for the NHS. You may have seen in the news this morning that they are…
30 June 2023
CarouselRecognising dehydration in infants
Recognising dehydration in infants. As parents, we always strive to keep our babies healthy and happy, especially during the hot summer months. It's crucial to pay close attention to their…
6 June 2023
PostKissing a newborn baby may seem innocent enough but it can and has sadly been proven…
Kissing a newborn baby may seem innocent enough but it can and has sadly been proven deadly when the person kissing carries the herpes simplex virus. There are two types of the virus, HSV-1…
27 October 2022
CarouselSwipe left for some excellent video examples from
Swipe left for some excellent video examples from @midwifepullan_pt @blossomingbelliesbirth @holistichealthphysio Yoga/Gym balls and peanut balls for labour! Have you ever used one? The…
19 February 2022
PostA cannula is a small plastic tube that is placed in your hand or arm with the…
A cannula is a small plastic tube that is placed in your hand or arm with the intention of delivering fluids into your system. These fluids may or may not contain drugs. The world health…
30 July 2021
PostBirth plans are useless!
Birth plans are useless! I hear them say. 'Them' being some health professionals. The apprehension & negativity is then projected onto those whose births didn't go as they had hoped. Hear me out…
13 May 2021
PostBabies don't slow down at the end of pregnancy: never ignore reduced movements
Remember this? Despite what you may have heard from a friend, relative or even a health professional (as I've been told in some circumstances), an unborn baby does not 'slow down' towards the end…
28 November 2020
PostI first posted this last year and it still gets on my nerves
I first posted this last year and it still gets on my nerves. Why does an upright baby that can walk = cows milk in a cup? . The world health organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding for…
17 September 2020
PostAfter 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
PostIt sounds like a lot but really isn't!
It sounds like a lot but really isn't! The world health organisation WHO recommend pregnant women consume around 1.5 - 2 litres of water a day (7/8 cups) and around 3 litres (12 cups) when…
12 August 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
PostHow is the sex of your unborn baby determined?
How is the sex of your unborn baby determined? Contrary to popular belief, babies don't start off as females and then turn into males (if they are to be a boy) . Sex is determined at the point of…
26 March 2020
PostHaemorrhoids also known as piles are swellings containing enlarged blood vessels…
Haemorrhoids also known as piles are swellings containing enlarged blood vessels inside or around the rectum and anus. You can get them at any time but they are pretty common in pregnancy because…
29 February 2020
PostHow long to continue breastfeeding for is a personal decision for each family to make
How long to continue breastfeeding for is a personal decision for each family to make. The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding (i.e. no other fluids or solids) for six…
23 July 2019
PostPelvic 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
PostAccording 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
PostCo-sleeping..... In the UK this means sharing a bed with your baby. In the US…
Co-sleeping..... In the UK this means sharing a bed with your baby. In the US it means sharing a room . Although the recommendation from government health authorities such as the NHS is to put…
24 March 2019
PostJust 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
CarouselSurviving childbirth with a live baby is the bare minimum
Surviving childbirth with a live baby is the bare minimum. We should be striving for more than this. I attended an excellent training last week with @wra_uk hosted by @amity.reed and…
19 November 2023