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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
Reel0:31The 7 cardinal movements of labour and birth #pregnancy #birth #reproduction #baby #pregnant
The cardinal movements are the series of turns and position changes a baby makes to pass through the pelvis during a vaginal birth.
9 January 2024
Video3:09Cervical Dilatation With Playdough - Labour & Birth | Midwife Marley
I created some home made playdough for my daughter and decided to show you the stages the cervix goes through to efface (thin out) and dilate.
29 January 2021
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
PostEffective breathing during labour and birth will help you to focus, remain in control…
Effective breathing during labour and birth will help you to focus, remain in control and provide your uterus with enough oxygen to contract well. This in turn will help the birthing process. . Up…
6 May 2020
PostEffective breathing during labour and birth will help you to focus, remain in control,…
Effective breathing during labour and birth will help you to focus, remain in control, lower your stress hormones and provide your uterus with enough oxygen to contract properly. This in turn will…
22 September 2021
PostHow the head is positioned as it enters the pelvis can have an impact on labour and birth
How the head is positioned as it enters the pelvis can have an impact on labour and birth. Ideally, the baby's head should be as flexed as possible with the chin on their chest. This makes the…
15 March 2022
Reel0:22Did you know about amniotic fluid? #baby #pregnancy #labour #birth
22 July 2024
Video10:32The Stages of Labour and Birth | Midwife Marley
Learn about the different stages of labour and why they are significant.
26 July 2021
Reel0:16cervical dilation and fetal descent during g labour and vaginal birth
Ever wondered what actually happens to your cervix as labour progresses?
14 October 2026
Reel0:21Forewaters & hindwaters leaking/rupturing before labour and birth
Here is a quick demonstration of what happens when your water breaks in labour ❤ More about me: Instagram: Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebirthcoach Blog: Podcast: Order my book: ❤Contact me: midwifema
15 January 2022
Video4:48Second stage of labour (pushing stage) - Birth Step By Step
18 September 2023
Video7:00Pain relief options in labour | Midwife Marley
Here I talk about the various pain relief options in labour and birth.
22 November 2019
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
Video4:48Birth of a baby's head and body! Bertha pushes out a baby | Midwife Marley
Demonstrating the final pushing stages A quick demonstration with 'Bertha the birther' showing the final stages of giving birth vaginally.
9 March 2021
CarouselHow did your labour feel?
How did your labour feel? Pain in general is subjective and hard to measure. There are several factors which can affect your perception of pain however. If you have given birth multiple times,…
30 May 2024
Video13:59Natalie's birth story quick childbirth dilates 5-10cm in 1 hour!
Natalie talks to me about the birth of her second baby after giving birth just 10 days prior to me interviewing her.
16 August 2019
Video6:52How to know whether you are really in labour or not | Midwife Marley
If you are a first time mum, you may wonder how you will know that you are in real established labour or if it's prodromal labour.
17 November 2019
Video7:19Preparing the mind for birth | Midwife Marley
How can a focused mind make your birth a more positive experience?
31 January 2020
Reel1:29The Purple line to assist with estimating cervical dilation during labour
The Purple line to estimate cervical dilation in labour.
5 October 2023
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
PostI've updated my free birth guides!
I've updated my free birth guides! You can download them directly from my website (link in bio) . There are tips for birth, breathing during labour, birth partner tips and more. . I also have a…
21 August 2020
PostPregnant Working mumlife 🤣 In the studio just about to start one of my Nowbaby Live…
Pregnant Working mumlife 🤣 In the studio just about to start one of my Nowbaby Live online antenatal classes with @Nowbabyuk Love teaching women about the ins and outs of labour and birth! Tonight…
18 September 2018
PostLots of women wonder whether they can eat and drink in labour
Lots of women wonder whether they can eat and drink in labour. The National institute for clinical excellence (NICE) recommends that all women should be able to drink in labour. Isotonic drinks…
30 April 2019