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NewbornsLabour & Birth

Great post by @kicks.count talking about anterior placentas

Great post by @kicks.count talking about anterior placentas. Read more by clicking the link in their bio. • • • • • • The only transient organ in the human body, your placenta is amazing.…

2 December 2019

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Baby SleepPregnancy

Headaches in pregnancy are really common

Headaches in pregnancy are really common. Hormonal changes usually mean they may happen quite a bit in the first few months but tend to get better by the time you're around 6 months pregnant.…

23 March 2023

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Postnatal RecoveryPregnancy

Spotty breakouts in pregnancy are common

Spotty breakouts in pregnancy are common. It tends to hit sometime in the first trimester - usually around 6 weeks. Hormone surges, of course (in this case, progesterone which causes your glands…

29 June 2019

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Birthwork & CareersBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

Reposting 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

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Birthwork & CareersBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

How 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

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Postnatal RecoveryNewborns

You may well have heard about the benefits of dates in pregnancy (the ones you eat not…

You may well have heard about the benefits of dates in pregnancy (the ones you eat not go on!) Well there have been several small studies which suggest that dates may contribute to a more…

9 April 2024

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NewbornsBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

Babies don't slow down at the end of pregnancy: never ignore reduced movements

Remember this? Despite what you may have heard from a friend, relative or even a health professional (as I've been told in some circumstances), an unborn baby does not 'slow down' towards the end…

28 November 2020

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Maternal Mental HealthPregnancy

Pica is a condition that causes you to eat non-food items such as chalk, dirt, ashes,…

Pica is a condition that causes you to eat non-food items such as chalk, dirt, ashes, coffee grounds, laundry detergent, clay, and more. The causes of pica are not well-understood. Some studies…

11 June 2020

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NewbornsMaternal Mental Health

Pica is a condition that causes you to eat non-food items such as chalk, dirt, faeces,…

Pica is a condition that causes you to eat non-food items such as chalk, dirt, faeces, ashes, coffee grounds, laundry detergent, clay, and more. The causes of pica are not well-understood. Some…

5 November 2019

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NewbornsBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

Just a reminder

Just a reminder • • • • • • Never ignore reduced baby movements. Never feel that you are 'bothering' your care provider. Always trust your instincts. By around 26-28 weeks your baby may develop a…

23 September 2019

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Twins & MultiplesPregnancy

Flying whilst pregnant (in an aeroplane not a cape 😁)

Flying whilst pregnant (in an aeroplane not a cape 😁) Some women love the idea of going on a babymoon; having that much needed break before the baby arrives. It's usually safe to fly if your…

8 September 2019

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NewbornsPregnancy

You will be glad to know you can still enjoy a mug of coffee every now and then during…

You will be glad to know you can still enjoy a mug of coffee every now and then during your pregnancy. Just make sure that you don’t have more than 200mg of caffeine in a day. That’s about two…

11 August 2019

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NewbornsBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

Never ignore reduced baby movements

Never ignore reduced baby movements. Never feel that you are 'bothering' your care provider. Always trust your instincts. By around 26-28 weeks your baby may develop a regular pattern of…

17 July 2019

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NewbornsMaternal Mental Health

Pica is a condition that causes you to eat non-food items such as chalk, dirt, feces,…

Pica is a condition that causes you to eat non-food items such as chalk, dirt, feces, ashes, coffee grounds, laundry detergent, clay, and more. The causes of pica are not well-understood. Some…

12 July 2019

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Birthwork & CareersLabour & Birth

Some of you may already know I work with NowBaby TV to bring live antenatal education…

Some of you may already know I work with NowBaby TV to bring live antenatal education into womens homes. I along with another midwife run frequent online coursee for women who can't access face…

3 June 2019

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Partners & FamilyMaternal Mental Health

"How will I know when to push?" A question I've been asked and had in my inbox on a…

"How will I know when to push?" A question I've been asked and had in my inbox on a couple of occasions. When the first stage of labour is coming to an end - the longest part which sees…

29 May 2019

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Birthwork & CareersLabour & Birth

You may have noticed that your baby's head looks a funny shape after birth and may…

You may have noticed that your baby's head looks a funny shape after birth and may even be a little alarmed at this! . Babies have a 'soft spot' at the front of their heads which allows for the…

25 March 2019

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Pregnancy

Aren't our bodies incredible?

Aren't our bodies incredible? The fact that our organs can completely shift out of place and we can still function 😂 . It's no wonder one of the biggest complaints in pregnancy is heartburn when…

21 March 2019

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Labour & BirthPregnancy

This is it.... 37+5 and induction set for weds unless baby girl decides to make…

This is it.... 37+5 and induction set for weds unless baby girl decides to make an appearance before hand. My 5th and final baby, can't say I will miss being pregnant... well maybe a teeny tiny…

20 January 2019