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PostMembrane sweeps or stripping the membranes is a drug free way of encouraging labour…
Membrane sweeps or stripping the membranes is a drug free way of encouraging labour when you are overdue to avoid a medical induction. Sometimes it's offered prior to a medical induction to see if…
19 May 2020
CarouselA night of dance!
A night of dance! It's world prematurity day and last night I was invited to the most amazing charity gala dinner with super talented ballet dancers, hosted by medical research charity…
17 November 2023
PostGroup 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
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
Video4:43What is delayed cord clamping? Also known as optimal or deferred cord clamping | Midwife Marley
In this video I discuss delayed cord clamping, also known as optimal or deferred cord clamping and why it's beneficial to wait before cutting the cord to soon.
12 October 2020
PostThe terms natural and normal birth often cause confusion as to what they actually mean
The terms natural and normal birth often cause confusion as to what they actually mean. They also mean different things to different people. Some people will say they have had a natural birth if…
16 April 2021
PostIf you're pregnant and have a history of high blood pressure (hypertension), or have…
If you're pregnant and have a history of high blood pressure (hypertension), or have developed high blood pressure for the first time in pregnancy, you will be monitored carefully by your care…
10 August 2022
CarouselThe National Institute For Clinical Excellence (NICE) UK, are proposing recommending…
The National Institute For Clinical Excellence (NICE) UK, are proposing recommending routine induction at 39 weeks if you are not White. Before we delve deeper into this, it's not an 'induction is…
5 July 2021
PostHyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a debilitating form of vomiting that affects around 1%…
Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a debilitating form of vomiting that affects around 1% of pregnancies. Morning sickness, suffering from typical pregnancy nausea and the odd bout of vomiting in…
24 January 2021
PostI 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
Post"The head is at -1 station".....You may have read women online talking about vaginal…
"The head is at -1 station".....You may have read women online talking about vaginal examinations performed by their midwife or doctor in labour to assess how low the baby's head is. This is…
25 October 2019
CarouselIt's a sale 🎉
It's a sale 🎉 Find a wide range of live and pre recorded antenatal courses that I have created with @nowbabyuk Live courses facilitated by several midwives including the amazing Amina…
24 November 2023
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
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
PostHEART PALPITATIONS IN PREGNANCY
HEART PALPITATIONS IN PREGNANCY Your body is carrying extra blood and this can cause your heart rate to increase about 25% faster than usual. A faster heart rate can result in occasional…
4 July 2022
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
PostThese are not bruises!
These are not bruises! They are blue grey spots also known as blue spots or slate grey nevus (congenital dermal melanocytosis) You may know them as 'Mongolian blue spots' but this is racially…
7 December 2021
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
Carousel@skynews covered the issue of disparities in maternal mortality rates by ethnicity
@skynews covered the issue of disparities in maternal mortality rates by ethnicity. @mumsandtea & @_prosperitys featured in this report as the founders of the @fivexmore_ campaign. Birth stories…
26 November 2020
PostVBAC - VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER C-SECTION
VBAC - VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER C-SECTION I had my first VBAC in 2016 (pictured) after a c-section in 2007. It's good to note my very first birth in 2000 was also vaginal. I had my second VBAC in 2019.…
14 August 2020
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
PostTo swaddle or not?
To swaddle or not? Swaddling is a traditional practice of wrapping a baby up gently in a light, breathable blanket to help them feel calm and sleep. They should only have their body wrapped and…
9 August 2020
PostMost babies spit up a little milk from time to time, and it's usually nothing to worry…
Most babies spit up a little milk from time to time, and it's usually nothing to worry about. . If your baby's bringing up large quantities of milk after a feed they may have reflux (also known…
4 August 2020
Post**GOING OUT AFTER THE BIRTH**
**GOING OUT AFTER THE BIRTH** This was me at my babyshower 72 hours postpartum. . Never had a baby shower with any of my others and always wanted one, so when Sienna-Rai was born earlier than…
24 July 2020