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From Birth Sensory®
Build a birth plan around how you cope
Birth Sensory® learns how you respond to sound, touch, movement and communication, then turns it into a personalised birth plan you can print and share with your birth team. Created by registered midwife Marley Henry.
PostWho else has a mum that is always right?
Who else has a mum that is always right? This realisation hit me when I was about 20 ish years old.Prior to that, when I was a teenager, she was wrong about everything 🤣 My mum is so intuitive…
20 February 2019
CarouselBeing a teen mum
Being a teen mum. Here's me and my boy when he was about 8-10 weeks old. I was 18. Having a baby as a teenager was challenging but not impossible I was fortunate to have a supportive family that…
27 January 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
PostMy mum has knitted a huge bundle of teeny tiny baby booties and hats which I will be…
My mum has knitted a huge bundle of teeny tiny baby booties and hats which I will be taking to my local neonatal unit. Some of the booties aren't more than an inch long! These aren't just for the…
25 September 2018
PostVisiting a new baby? Think about the mum first
Repost time! The excitement of a newborn! It's quite a novelty when a new baby is born but how many people actually stop to think about the mother before rushing off to the hospital or house the…
29 August 2019
PostI'm interested to know who my followers are
I'm interested to know who my followers are. Are you a birth worker? Do you teach mums or mums to be? Do you support mums with breastfeeding or baby sleep? Are you aspiring to get into this field…
20 May 2019
PostLove this post from @thebreastmilkqueen
Love this post from @thebreastmilkqueen • • • • • • Breastfeeding Vs Formula Feeding Mum Save + share y’all this is really important! Breastfeeding Mums 👉🏻 • Loves her baby • Has an…
3 February 2020
PostPostpartum self care
Postpartum self care. . The first few days and weeks after having a baby are wonderful, tiring and ultimately life changing! You can prepare in advance by making certain considerations such as…
13 March 2020
PostToo much fluid around the baby (polyhydramnios) or too little fluid (oligohydramnios)…
Too much fluid around the baby (polyhydramnios) or too little fluid (oligohydramnios) can cause worry and concern for expectant mums. Polyhydramnios affects around 2% of pregnancies and is…
8 April 2021
PostBlue - grey spots (previously referred to as Mongolian spots)
Blue - grey spots (previously referred to as Mongolian spots) All of my babies have had these. Luckily my mum told me of them when I had my first son as she had witnessed them when I was born,…
31 December 2020
PostMaybe I'm just speaking for myself but
Maybe I'm just speaking for myself but... Dear brain, please slow down a little and stop trying to process and think about everything. All at once. All the time 🤯🤯 Even when I'm working I'm…
27 September 2020
PostRestless leg syndrome (RLS) in pregnancy is a thing!
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) in pregnancy is a thing! RLS affects about one in five mums-to-be. The need to move your legs is caused by crawling, creeping or tingling sensations. You may have…
12 September 2020
PostI 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
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
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
Post**Updated my old post to correct USA & to add Canada***
**Updated my old post to correct USA & to add Canada*** . How much paid maternity leave are you entitled to? It varies incredibly from country to country and it's such a shame that some countries…
26 September 2019
PostIt is a good idea to pack snacks into your hospital labour bag as you need to keep…
It is a good idea to pack snacks into your hospital labour bag as you need to keep nourished and hydrated throughout labour. But what is a good snack to take? Many mums find that they can’t eat a…
24 August 2019
PostDads you can get involved with the birth plan too
Dads you can get involved with the birth plan too. Although ultimately the birth plan is centred around your partners needs and wishes, it is good for you to get involved with helping her to make…
17 August 2019
PostHow much paid maternity leave are you entitled to?
How much paid maternity leave are you entitled to? It varies incredibly from country to country and it's such a shame that some countries offer such little parental leave as it is so difficult…
10 June 2019
PostReposting one of my favs 😝
Reposting one of my favs 😝 How many times have you heard "oh it's your body preparing you for waking up with a newborn"? That comment is thrown around a lot isnt it?! . There's a few reasons why…
8 June 2019
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
PostHow many times have you heard "oh it's your body preparing you for waking up with a…
How many times have you heard "oh it's your body preparing you for waking up with a newborn"? That comment is thrown around a lot isnt it?! . There's a few reasons why you might wake up often…
29 March 2019
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
PostHi, I'm Marley 👋🏽
Hi, I'm Marley 👋🏽 Most of the posts on this page are educational, but as I've had an influx of new followers lately, let me tell you a bit more about me. I live near London in the UK with my…
7 March 2022