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PregnancyFeeding

Noticed a line appear down the front of your bump?

Noticed a line appear down the front of your bump? It's probably the linea nigra. The linea nigra is a dark vertical line that appears on the belly during pregnancy. It can extend from the top of…

12 April 2020

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Baby Sleep

Just had a really good live chat with @just_chill_mama talking all things baby sleep!

Just had a really good live chat with @just_chill_mama talking all things baby sleep! So much useful info that I will probably be putting into practice myself! Back to my office to prepare for…

11 February 2020

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Labour & BirthBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

Prodomal labour also known as the latent phase or early labour can be a frustrating time

Prodomal labour also known as the latent phase or early labour can be a frustrating time. It's the time when your body is preparing for established (active) labour but doesn't always result in…

7 February 2022

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Birthwork & CareersMaternal Mental Health

Thinking about my previous post, sometimes it's hard getting it right for everyone

Thinking about my previous post, sometimes it's hard getting it right for everyone. I feel that people have a right to be informed but some prefer not to be (and thats ok) On one hand, as a…

23 November 2021

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NewbornsLabour & Birth

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a bacterium which is carried by 20-40% of adults, most…

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a bacterium which is carried by 20-40% of adults, most commonly in the gut, and for up to 25% of women, in the vagina, usually without symptoms or side-effects. …

26 June 2021

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A N A T O M Y OF T H E V U L V A

A N A T O M Y OF T H E V U L V A The vulva is what we call the external female genatalia. The vaginal opening forms part of that. Over the years I have had lots of women worry about a baby…

14 October 2020

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Birthwork & CareersNewborns

I posted a couple of weeks back about these marks that are often found on babies from…

I posted a couple of weeks back about these marks that are often found on babies from certain ethnic groups. . Historically they were called 'Mongolian blue spots' a term which I too had used for…

15 July 2020

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Partners & FamilyFeeding

I love these Dad tips from @chroniclesofdaddy Remember though with point 2 not all…

I love these Dad tips from @chroniclesofdaddy Remember though with point 2 not all mums want to/can pump but it's certainly worth considering especially if you are struggling to get rest 💕 Daddy…

3 July 2020

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Labour & BirthBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

You know having a positive mindset can help you get through a range of life…

You know having a positive mindset can help you get through a range of life experiences and one is childbirth! When we are fearful, anxious and negative in our thoughts during labour, we release…

12 January 2020

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NewbornsLabour & Birth

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a normal bacterium which is carried by 20-40% of…

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a normal bacterium which is carried by 20-40% of adults, most commonly in the gut, and for up to 25% of women, in the vagina, usually without symptoms or…

18 November 2019