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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
Video4:38How to bath your newborn baby
Bathing your newborn step by step To check out our full video courses for expecting parents, head over to www.nowbaby.co.uk
1 July 2024
Video10:32The Stages of Labour and Birth | Midwife Marley
Learn about the different stages of labour and why they are significant.
26 July 2021
PostWhen I had my first child I was just 18 years old
When I had my first child I was just 18 years old. Shortly after giving birth I was transferred to the postnatal ward and thought I should check his nappy. I was in for a shock - his poop was not…
30 May 2020
PostThe power of the uterus!
The power of the uterus! Photography by @gatherbirth The kind of power that brings life into this world. You can clearly see the uterus contracting strongly here, helping the cervix to dilate and…
17 March 2023
PostThis post is for my US followers (and other countries that routinely perform cervical…
This post is for my US followers (and other countries that routinely perform cervical checks in pregnancy) A lot of women become anxious about how far dilated or effaced their cervix should be…
5 August 2019
PostBabies 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
PostMany women will worry about breastfeeding after a c-section
Many women will worry about breastfeeding after a c-section. Although it can be trickier to breastfeed after a c-section due to discomfort from the incision, with the right support and…
28 July 2020
PostI had my first baby 19 years ago when I was 18
I had my first baby 19 years ago when I was 18. I was not told about meconium, the baby's first bowel movement. It was during my first nights stay at the hospital after giving birth that I decided…
25 April 2019
PostNever 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
PostJust 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
PostThe advice for when to drive after a c-section varies according to where you are from
The advice for when to drive after a c-section varies according to where you are from. In general, doctors and midwives usually recommend that you avoid driving a car until your caesarean wound…
21 August 2019
PostJaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age but is more common in newborns
Jaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age but is more common in newborns. It's extremely common, affecting around 60% of newborns overall and 80% of premature babies. Jaundice…
16 May 2022
CarouselBased on a true story
Based on a true story.... Jaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age but is more common in newborns. It occurs in around 60% of newborns overall and 80% of premature babies. …
21 March 2025
CarouselJaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age
Jaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age. It's more common however to see it in newborns as opposed to adults. Jaundice occurs when there is too much of a substance called…
20 September 2020
CarouselThinking of becoming a childbirth educator or doula?
Thinking of becoming a childbirth educator or doula? Or perhaps you would like a better chance of successfully gaining a place on a midwifery programme? Come check out my Teach Birth course! …
1 September 2022