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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
PostTwin to twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a disease of the placenta that affects…
Twin to twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a disease of the placenta that affects identical twin pregnancies. TTTS affects identical twins, triplets or more, who share a placenta. The shared…
9 September 2019
PostGreat 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
PostTrue! Well in most normal circumstances anyway. One of the placenta's jobs is…
True! Well in most normal circumstances anyway. One of the placenta's jobs is to make sure blood from the mother and fetus never mixes. The placenta acts as an exchange surface between the mother…
25 June 2019
PostAfter a bit of confusion surrounding positions of the placenta and baby, I thought I…
After a bit of confusion surrounding positions of the placenta and baby, I thought I would post this. When we refer to baby being 'posterior' we mean 'occipito posterior'. This is when the occiput…
27 January 2021
Reel1:02Do identical twins always share a placenta?
Do identical twins always share a placenta?
29 January 2026
Reel0:35#placenta facts
8 January 2024
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
PostP L A C E N T A❤️
P L A C E N T A❤️ This classic photograph from @viviandoula still amazes me. This is what a placenta looks like on both sides when laid out flat. @viviandoula says: "The only temporary organ, a…
15 June 2021
PostMost babies' umbilical cords have three blood vessels: one vein, which brings…
Most babies' umbilical cords have three blood vessels: one vein, which brings nutrients from the placenta to baby, and two arteries that bring waste back to the placenta. . A two vessel cord…
24 March 2019
PostLook at all these placental variations!
Look at all these placental variations! Typically the umbilical cord is inserted in or near the center of the placenta. However their are some interesting variations that can occur in the…
12 February 2020
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
PostDelayed cord clamping (DCC) is quite simply when the cord isn't cut immediately after…
Delayed cord clamping (DCC) is quite simply when the cord isn't cut immediately after the birth. Usually several minutes pass until the cord stops pulsating at which point the cord is then cut. …
1 August 2019
PostHere are some of the pain relief methods commonly used during birth
Here are some of the pain relief methods commonly used during birth. Water- you dont have to give birth in water to benefit from in. Just spending your labour in the warm pool can help make you…
15 June 2019
PostDid you know the sac around the baby is made up of two layers, the amnion and chorion
Did you know the sac around the baby is made up of two layers, the amnion and chorion. The amnion is the inner most layer that surrounds the baby, and the chorion is the outer layer. The chorion…
28 February 2023
PostLots of talk about fundal rubs lately!
Lots of talk about fundal rubs lately! Can be a bit confusing understanding what they are and what they are supposed to do, so I'll break it down for you. When you give birth and the placenta…
5 November 2022
PostPre-eclampsia is a condition that occurs in pregnancy causing high blood pressure and…
Pre-eclampsia is a condition that occurs in pregnancy causing high blood pressure and other potential complications as a result. It is caused by the placenta and the only known cure is delivery of…
6 September 2019
PostIf you give birth unexpectedly before the arrival of any assistance, the cord is fine…
If you give birth unexpectedly before the arrival of any assistance, the cord is fine to be left alone, even if the placenta has come out. When assistance arrives, the cord can be clamped/tied and…
28 August 2021
PostSoon after the birth of your baby your breasts wake up!
Soon after the birth of your baby your breasts wake up! once the placenta is out, your brain informs your body that a baby has been born and its now time to increase milk supply. For the first few…
10 October 2019
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
PostWhen will I feel my baby move ?!
When will I feel my baby move ?! One of the most frequent questions I'm asked. We all want to feel those first flutters because A. It's reassurance that there really is a baby in there and B. It…
9 September 2020
PostLets talk about postpartum blood loss
Lets talk about postpartum blood loss. It's normal to lose blood vaginally after the birth of your baby regardless of whether it's a c-section or vaginally birth. . Normal blood loss is estimated…
16 February 2022
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
PostIUGR or intrauterine growth restriction is the term used when a baby is not growing as…
IUGR or intrauterine growth restriction is the term used when a baby is not growing as they should be in the womb. Sometimes the term small for gestational age is used and if your care provider…
17 September 2019