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CarouselMost people will give birth to their babies at home, in a hospital, or birth centre…
Most people will give birth to their babies at home, in a hospital, or birth centre (stand alone or attached to a hospital). If you're considered to have a low risk pregnancy, any of these…
24 March 2021
Video24:49louise birth story - natural birth 40 hour labour with epidural and episiotomy
Louise from Ireland talks to me about her birth story.
19 August 2019
PostIt's really important that you pee after the birth of your baby before being…
It's really important that you pee after the birth of your baby before being discharged from the hospital or birth centre. Some women can develop urinary retention so as soon as you are able to…
3 December 2021
PostWhat is Gas & Air?
What is Gas & Air? Entonox (gas and air) is a colourless, odourless gas made up of 50% oxygen and 50% nitrous oxide. It's also known as laughing gas which you may have already heard of. It's used…
3 October 2020
PostReposting due to several requests!
Reposting due to several requests! It's ideal for birth partners to prepare a small bag for themselves for the hospital or birth centre. Here are some things you may want to consider. Remember…
26 July 2021
PostI had my first baby 19 years ago when I was 18
I had my first baby 19 years ago when I was 18. I was not told about meconium, the baby's first bowel movement. It was during my first nights stay at the hospital after giving birth that I decided…
25 April 2019
PostAfter hours of labour, or hours spent nil by mouth before a planned caesarean, you're…
After hours of labour, or hours spent nil by mouth before a planned caesarean, you're likely to be pretty hungry! That first bite of food after the birth is usually devine 😋 In hospitals and…
22 November 2022
PostMonitoring your baby during labour and birth
Monitoring your baby during labour and birth. The two most commonly used methods of monitoring the wellbeing of an unborn baby during labour are CTG machines (cardiotocograph) or the hand held…
30 October 2019
PostActive labour: what it is and when it starts
Repost time! • • • • • • Active labour! This usually begins when a womans cervix is 4cm dilated AND she is having strong regular contractions every few minutes. Once you are at this point, there…
5 August 2019
PostActive labour!
Active labour! This usually begins when a womans cervix is 4cm dilated AND she is having strong regular contractions every few minutes. Once you are at this point, there is no turning back! A baby…
21 March 2019
PostI've had a few people ask me lately what partners should prepare for birth so I'm…
I've had a few people ask me lately what partners should prepare for birth so I'm reposting one of my old posts for those currently expecting a baby It's ideal for birth partners to prepare a…
15 September 2022
PostHere are some of the pain relief methods commonly used during birth
Here are some of the pain relief methods commonly used during birth. Water- you dont have to give birth in water to benefit from in. Just spending your labour in the warm pool can help make you…
15 June 2019
PostIt's been a while since I did an 'about me' post so I thought I would introduce myself…
It's been a while since I did an 'about me' post so I thought I would introduce myself to my new followers 😁 . My name is Marley and I am a midwife from the UK. I qualified 10 years ago and have …
8 September 2019
PostHi, 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
Post"I WASN'T ALLOWED"
"I WASN'T ALLOWED" I'm seeing a lot of this lately. Comments on Instagram and discussions with women reflecting on their birth options & experiences. As birth professionals, we must give…
21 February 2021
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
PostA baby's skull is designed in such a way that it allows for rapid growth of the brain…
A baby's skull is designed in such a way that it allows for rapid growth of the brain during pregnancy, and so that it can withstand birth. The position of the baby in the uterus can be deterimed…
1 April 2022
PostWhen your membranes rupture (waters break) you should pay attention to the colour -…
When your membranes rupture (waters break) you should pay attention to the colour - Remember not everyones water break before or during labour however, some babies are born in the bag! . Amniotic…
5 April 2020
PostVisiting a new baby? Think about the mum first
Repost time! The excitement of a newborn! It's quite a novelty when a new baby is born but how many people actually stop to think about the mother before rushing off to the hospital or house the…
29 August 2019
PostThe excitement of a newborn!
The excitement of a newborn! It's quite a novelty when a new baby is born but how many people actually stop to think about the mother before rushing off to the hospital or house the minute she…
9 May 2019
PostHi, I'm Marley 👋🏾
Hi, I'm Marley 👋🏾 I haven't done an introduction for a long while so think it's about time as there are lots of new faces that have joined my community here! I'm a UK based midwife of over 12…
1 July 2021
PostDid you know that there is more than one way to induce labour in hospital?
Did you know that there is more than one way to induce labour in hospital? Induction of labour might be offered if you are a couple of weeks overdue or if there is a medical need meaning it would…
2 May 2019
CarouselBirth worker download pack discount for the next 24 hours only!
Birth worker download pack discount for the next 24 hours only! As some of you know, I am also the founder of @childbirthdownloads for birth workers. . I have designed a whole heap of…
30 July 2020
PostJust for fun 😁 Where do you (or did you) plan to give birth?
Just for fun 😁 Where do you (or did you) plan to give birth? If you have already had a baby (or babies) did you give birth in the place you had intended? . For example If you planned to give…
14 May 2019