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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
PostNeed a new doll for my pelvis!
Need a new doll for my pelvis! Preferably one with an umbilical cord and placenta attached. DM me if you have one you want up sell or can recommend a good place to get one! . . . . . . .
26 September 2018
PostHow the head is positioned as it enters the pelvis can have an impact on labour and birth
How the head is positioned as it enters the pelvis can have an impact on labour and birth. Ideally, the baby's head should be as flexed as possible with the chin on their chest. This makes the…
15 March 2022
Reel0:31The 7 cardinal movements of labour and birth #pregnancy #birth #reproduction #baby #pregnant
The cardinal movements are the series of turns and position changes a baby makes to pass through the pelvis during a vaginal birth.
9 January 2024
PostE N G A G E M E N T
E N G A G E M E N T AKA dropping or lightening . Throughout most of pregnancy, the baby's head (usually) sits in the amniotic sac above the brim of the pelvis. As the third trimester progresses,…
14 February 2021
PostThis is a great visual and explanation by @labor.nurse.mama
This is a great visual and explanation by @labor.nurse.mama If a woman is 10cm dilated and she feels no urge to push, the liklihood is that either she has an epidural or the head isnt low enough…
17 March 2020
Post"The head is at -1 station".....You may have read women online talking about vaginal…
"The head is at -1 station".....You may have read women online talking about vaginal examinations performed by their midwife or doctor in labour to assess how low the baby's head is. This is…
25 October 2019
Reel0:16cervical dilation and fetal descent during g labour and vaginal birth
Ever wondered what actually happens to your cervix as labour progresses?
14 October 2026
CarouselSwipe left for some excellent video examples from
Swipe left for some excellent video examples from @midwifepullan_pt @blossomingbelliesbirth @holistichealthphysio Yoga/Gym balls and peanut balls for labour! Have you ever used one? The…
19 February 2022
PostProdomal labour also known as the latent phase or early labour can be a frustrating time
Prodomal labour also known as the latent phase or early labour can be a frustrating time. It's the time when your body is preparing for established (active) labour but doesn't always result in…
7 February 2022
Post"How will I know when to push?" A question I've been asked on a few occasions
"How will I know when to push?" A question I've been asked on a few occasions. In normal physiological labour as the first stage of labour is coming to an end (the longest part which sees…
14 May 2021
Video4:55Waters Broken? Explaining forewater & hindwater membrane ruptures in pregnancy and birth
You may well have heard of people talking about their hindwaters breaking but not their forewaters?
26 January 2021
PostHow do I push my baby out?
Reposting one of my favourites! . How do I push out a baby?! I get asked this question all the time. For some women their bodies take control and the urge to push is over powering. For others,…
4 March 2020
PostPelvic girdle pain (PGP) is the umbrella term for all pelvic pain, including pubic…
Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is the umbrella term for all pelvic pain, including pubic pain which was previously called symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD). PGP includes pain anywhere from the lumbar…
20 May 2019
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
Reel0:33An 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
Post***TRANSITION IN LABOUR***
***TRANSITION IN LABOUR*** Many people can remember the point at which they were in the transition stage. It often comes in the form of: "I can't do it anymore, cut this baby out of me now!" Or …
12 January 2023
PostA baby's skull is designed in such a way that it allows for rapid growth of the brain…
A baby's skull is designed in such a way that it allows for rapid growth of the brain during pregnancy, and so that it can withstand birth. The position of the baby in the uterus can be deterimed…
1 April 2022
CarouselHow to avoid an assisted birth with either forceps or ventouse (suction) swipe right…
How to avoid an assisted birth with either forceps or ventouse (suction) swipe right for images from @rcobsgyn Around 1 in 8 give birth with the assistance of either instrument. There are steps…
28 October 2021
PostROUND LIGAMENT PAIN
ROUND LIGAMENT PAIN Ever had an occasional sharp stabbing pain in your groin during pregnancy, particularly as you enter the second trimester? If so it may well be round ligament pain. The uterus…
11 October 2021
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
PostIf you experience a very long labour that appears to be slowing down or simply not…
If you experience a very long labour that appears to be slowing down or simply not progressing, it could be down to several reasons. Perhaps the baby is not in the most optimal position to put…
6 September 2021
PostHave you ever wanted to work in the birth world as a childbirth educator?
Have you ever wanted to work in the birth world as a childbirth educator? Perhaps you're hoping to become a doula or midwife one day but would like to gain some knowledge and expertise first.…
25 August 2021
PostEver felt an intense zapping pain in your vagina that felt like it's come put of nowhere?
Ever felt an intense zapping pain in your vagina that felt like it's come put of nowhere? One minute you're walking along fine, the next you're doubled over after having an electric shock…
20 April 2021