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Reel0:33An episiotomy is a surgical incision between the vagina and the anus (perineum) #midwifery #birth
An episiotomy is a surgical incision in the skin between the vagina and the anus (perineum). They are usually done when the baby needs to be born quickly and waiting for the head to come down…
5 October 2023
PostThe birthing environment needs to be kept as calm as possible
The birthing environment needs to be kept as calm as possible. Other mammals birth in peace and calm so humans should be capable of keeping that space as stress free as possible. What not to do…
31 August 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"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
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
PostGestational diabetes occurs when you have high blood glucose levels during pregnancy
Gestational diabetes occurs when you have high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes usually develops in the third trimester (after 28 weeks) and typically disappears after…
7 June 2019