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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
PostCreating the right environment in labour is key for the natural release of hormones
Creating the right environment in labour is key for the natural release of hormones. . Oxytocin: Promotes love, bonding and uterine contractions. Oxytocin is responsible for the ejection of milk…
6 April 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
Video7:00Pain relief options in labour | Midwife Marley
Here I talk about the various pain relief options in labour and birth.
22 November 2019
PostHow would you describe it?
How would you describe it? Remember there is a difference in sensations between a labour that is left to run it's course naturally, and one that is induced with synthetic oxytocin. So what does…
13 November 2023
PostI quite often get asked how to conceive twins but other than IVF, conceiving twins…
I quite often get asked how to conceive twins but other than IVF, conceiving twins naturally is usually just a fluke occurance amongst some women. . There are however some factors that increase…
29 July 2020
PostHave you ever used complementary therapies during pregnancy, birth or postpartum?
Have you ever used complementary therapies during pregnancy, birth or postpartum? Pregnancy is a time when you get a heap of symptoms and ailments but are limited with how to remedy them as a lot…
17 June 2019
PostIf you have been told your iron levels are low or you want to prevent them from…
If you have been told your iron levels are low or you want to prevent them from dropping, it's good to eat plenty of foods with a natural iron source. . If your iron levels become very low near…
29 March 2019
Video10:32The Stages of Labour and Birth | Midwife Marley
Learn about the different stages of labour and why they are significant.
26 July 2021
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
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
ArticleWhy Do Frank Breech Babies Hold Their Legs Up Like This?
Ever seen a newborn with their legs up by their head? It's usually because they spent the end of pregnancy in the frank breech position. Here's why it happens and what gets checked after birth.
19 March 2026
PostDue dates! Why are we so fixated with them?! The fixation often ends in…
Due dates! Why are we so fixated with them?! The fixation often ends in disappointed when we go 'overdue' or shock and surprise when babies come earlier than expected Most people don't know…
6 March 2021
Post**TRIGGERING COMMENTS**
**TRIGGERING COMMENTS** The vast majority of births end with the placenta detatching from the womb and being expelled through the vagina in what is called the third stage of labour. Very…
2 November 2020
PostPlacenta previa, or low-lying placenta, occurs when the placenta covers part or all of…
Placenta previa, or low-lying placenta, occurs when the placenta covers part or all of the cervix during the last months of pregnancy. This often causes bleeding throughout pregnancy which can be…
7 August 2019
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
PostAfter the birth of a baby, there is usually no need to bathe them immediately
After the birth of a baby, there is usually no need to bathe them immediately. It's actually better if bathing is delayed for several days. Many people wait a week or more. Delaying bathing…
25 October 2022
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
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
PostIf I could have a £ everytime I answer this
If I could have a £ everytime I answer this..... There's a good chance you will! But thats a good thing. Its a good sign though if you do, it means you're pushing in the right place. I don't…
17 April 2021
PostHair Product Recommendations Please!
Hair Product Recommendations Please! So my baby's hair has really started growing now after she went completely bald last year (not helped by her bad eczema) Her scalp and hair remain extremely…
28 September 2020
PostDue dates! We mark that date in our diary and imprint it in our brains like we…
Due dates! We mark that date in our diary and imprint it in our brains like we have never marked anything before!! Then we start to countdown like we are doing hard time 😂 . Only a small…
17 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 and provide your uterus with enough oxygen to contract well. This in turn will help the birthing process. . Up…
6 May 2020
PostWhen the umbilical cord is clamped and cut, the tissue that is left will start to die off
When the umbilical cord is clamped and cut, the tissue that is left will start to die off. There are no nerves in the cord, so cutting it isn't painful for you or the baby. . Between…
23 April 2020