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PostIf you experience a very long labour that appears to be slowing down or simply not…
If you experience a very long labour that appears to be slowing down or simply not progressing, it could be down to several reasons. Perhaps the baby is not in the most optimal position to put…
6 September 2021
CarouselBirth isn't text book!
Birth isn't text book! Many people assume that the membranes rupture (waters break) before labour starts or that if they haven't had a 'show' that labour is a long way off. Dilation isn't…
6 April 2024
Video4:13How the uterus contracts during labour to help the cervix dilate | Midwife Marley
How the uterus contracts during labour to help the cervix dilate.
23 November 2020
PostFor most women, staying at home for as long as possible is the best place to be
For most women, staying at home for as long as possible is the best place to be. Some situations may mean you go in such as if your waters break and there is meconium (baby poop) in the water, if…
6 May 2019
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
PostThis post is for my US followers (and other countries that routinely perform cervical…
This post is for my US followers (and other countries that routinely perform cervical checks in pregnancy) A lot of women become anxious about how far dilated or effaced their cervix should be…
5 August 2019
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
CarouselHow do you deal with such vast parental differences and ideas when it comes to caring…
How do you deal with such vast parental differences and ideas when it comes to caring for a baby? I've seen so many disagreements on how the baby is fed, whether they are born at home or in…
19 September 2024
Post💫Cervical effacement💫
💫Cervical effacement💫 I created this visualisation to show how the cervix effaces (thins out), in addition to dilating during labour So after squeezing the ball into the balloon, you can see…
4 July 2021
PostBirth partners can help throughout any stage of labour
Birth partners can help throughout any stage of labour. No matter who your birth partner is - the baby's father, your mum, friend, sister etc, their role is more than simply watching the baby…
18 April 2020
Post**Closed** I'm giving away 8 signed copies of my book "Midwife Marley's Guide For…
**Closed** I'm giving away 8 signed copies of my book "Midwife Marley's Guide For Everyone - Pregnancy, Birth and the Fourth Trimester"! If you're having a baby or perhaps you're a birthworker…
27 June 2022
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
PostSwelling in your feet, ankles and hands is a normal part of pregnancy
Swelling in your feet, ankles and hands is a normal part of pregnancy. It is due to the excess fluid that is held in your body and the increase in blood volume. Swelling can be pretty…
20 September 2019
PostHere is a short list of some terms that are often written or spoken about:
Here is a short list of some terms that are often written or spoken about: VE - Vaginal examination Primip - Short for Primiparous, used postnatally to refer to a person who has just had her…
17 February 2021
PostNo matter who your birth partner is - the baby's father, your mum, friend, sister etc,…
No matter who your birth partner is - the baby's father, your mum, friend, sister etc, their role is more than simply watching the baby enter the world. It can be a long and tiring process for…
13 October 2019
PostM Y B A B Y W O N' T S L E E P A T N I G H T
M Y B A B Y W O N' T S L E E P A T N I G H T . I'm no baby sleep expert but I do know that babies are not born understanding the concept of sleeping at night time. In fact, lots of women will…
13 January 2020
PostAfter a bit of confusion surrounding positions of the placenta and baby, I thought I…
After a bit of confusion surrounding positions of the placenta and baby, I thought I would post this. When we refer to baby being 'posterior' we mean 'occipito posterior'. This is when the occiput…
27 January 2021
PostA talk for midwives and students!
A talk for midwives and students! This conference has been organise by Cheryl Samuel's @the_holistic_midwife who is a midwifery lecturer from @uniofsuffolk More details about the cause further…
23 September 2022
Post"How will I know when to push?" A question I've been asked on a few occasions
"How will I know when to push?" A question I've been asked on a few occasions. In normal physiological labour as the first stage of labour is coming to an end (the longest part which sees…
14 May 2021
Post**TRIGGERING COMMENTS**
**TRIGGERING COMMENTS** The vast majority of births end with the placenta detatching from the womb and being expelled through the vagina in what is called the third stage of labour. Very…
2 November 2020