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Reel0:29Head down Fetal positions in the uterus. #pregnancy #obstetrics #midwifery #midwife
Some of the fetal positions and presentations in the uterus. Occiput- back of baby's head Anterior - facing the front Posterior - facing the back Head down positions: OA -Occiput anterior LOA -…
10 February 2024
Reel0:40An umbilical cord prolapse is an obstetric emergency and shouldn't be ignored.
7 February 2024
PostAs your pregnancy progresses and your bump grows, it's quite common to itch on your…
As your pregnancy progresses and your bump grows, it's quite common to itch on your abdomen at times as the skin stretches. Some women develop a hive type rash called Pruritic urticarial papules…
17 May 2021
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
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
PostTheres often confusion between an anterior or posterior positioned baby, and an…
Theres often confusion between an anterior or posterior positioned baby, and an anterior or posterior positioned placenta. Both are different but this post will focus on the position of the…
27 April 2022
PostEctopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy An ectopic pregnancy is one in which the fertilised egg implants outside of the uterus. It occurs in approx 1 in 80 pregnancies. The most common place for an ectopic pregnancy…
11 January 2022
PostI first shared this a couple of years ago to remind you that your experience will be…
I first shared this a couple of years ago to remind you that your experience will be unique to you. What felt right for someone else may not be best for you. Similarly, when I share information,…
3 April 2021
PostYou and your baby deserve the best care
You and your baby deserve the best care. I've been watching the news today and heard some heartbreaking stories. There is no place in midwifery or obstetrics for complacency. There is also no…
10 December 2020
PostIt sounds like a lot but really isn't!
It sounds like a lot but really isn't! The world health organisation WHO recommend pregnant women consume around 1.5 - 2 litres of water a day (7/8 cups) and around 3 litres (12 cups) when…
12 August 2020
PostThe uterine fibroid, also known as leiomyoma or myoma, is a mass of compacted muscle…
The uterine fibroid, also known as leiomyoma or myoma, is a mass of compacted muscle and fibrous tissue that grows on the wall (or sometimes on the outside) of the uterus. They can be small like a…
9 July 2020
PostIf your baby is in a breech position at 36 weeks, you may be offered an external…
If your baby is in a breech position at 36 weeks, you may be offered an external cephalic version (ECV). This is when an obstetrician, tries to turn the baby into a head-down position by applying…
27 June 2020
PostDoes your pelvis type affect your birth?
Does your pelvis type affect your birth? There are 4 general pelvis types according to Caldwell-Moloy. "Caldwell-Moloy (1933) taught that nearly half of Caucasian women have a Gynecoid pelvis…
22 June 2020
PostWell in short - yes it is
Well in short - yes it is. An umbilical cord prolapse happens when the cord slips past the baby's head and out into the vagina through the cervix one the waters have broken. As the head then sits…
26 March 2020
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
CarouselMost people will give birth to their babies at home, in a hospital, or birth centre…
Most people will give birth to their babies at home, in a hospital, or birth centre (stand alone or attached to a hospital). If you're considered to have a low risk pregnancy, any of these…
24 March 2021
PostI set up this page to share as much evidence based information as possible to women so…
I set up this page to share as much evidence based information as possible to women so that they can enrich themselves with knowledge to be able to take charge of their own pregnancies in…
24 October 2019
PostIt takes a team
It takes a team. Sometimes however, all you need is a midwife. Sometimes you may want a midwife and doula. Sometimes you may need a midwife, doula and doctor. . In the UK, midwives facilitate…
17 May 2019
CarouselSurviving childbirth with a live baby is the bare minimum
Surviving childbirth with a live baby is the bare minimum. We should be striving for more than this. I attended an excellent training last week with @wra_uk hosted by @amity.reed and…
19 November 2023
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
PostAfter a c-section, there are several layers that need to be closed, the last being the…
After a c-section, there are several layers that need to be closed, the last being the skin. There are generally two types of skin closure - sutures or staples (occasionally glue is used to bond…
15 January 2021
PostVBAC - VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER C-SECTION
VBAC - VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER C-SECTION I had my first VBAC in 2016 (pictured) after a c-section in 2007. It's good to note my very first birth in 2000 was also vaginal. I had my second VBAC in 2019.…
14 August 2020
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
PostMy birth isn't your birth
Remember this? But MY birth isn't YOUR birth . I've written a similar post on this topic before but just wanted to remind you that you are unique and your experience will be too. I love hearing…
27 July 2020