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PostPositions for birth!
Positions for birth! Here are some of the most popular positions but which one is best? Well that's all down to a few things. Firstly maternal preference, some women prefer to be standing, some…
1 July 2020
PostReposting this one again!
Reposting this one again! People will always be more excited to Tell you their negative birth stories. It would be great to see more and more women talking about birth in a positive light as well!…
1 April 2019
PostOptimal positioning!
Optimal positioning! Have a look at this forward leaning inversion technique from @giftedhandsmidwifery It's widely known as a exercise that can help a baby turn into a better position for birth •…
8 February 2021
Video8:12My baby is back to back! Is your baby in the occipito posterior position? Midwife Marley
Occipito posterior is a position where the baby is head down but the baby's spine is running in line with your spine.
19 November 2019
Video7:19Preparing the mind for birth | Midwife Marley
How can a focused mind make your birth a more positive experience?
31 January 2020
Reel0:16forward Leaning Inversion in pregnancy
Can forward leaning inversion help your baby get into a better position for birth?
23 October 2026
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
Video4:43What is delayed cord clamping? Also known as optimal or deferred cord clamping | Midwife Marley
In this video I discuss delayed cord clamping, also known as optimal or deferred cord clamping and why it's beneficial to wait before cutting the cord to soon.
12 October 2020
PostYou know having a positive mindset can help you get through a range of life…
You know having a positive mindset can help you get through a range of life experiences and one is childbirth! When we are fearful, anxious and negative in our thoughts during labour, we release…
12 January 2020
CarouselBirth worker download pack discount for the next 24 hours only!
Birth worker download pack discount for the next 24 hours only! As some of you know, I am also the founder of @childbirthdownloads for birth workers. . I have designed a whole heap of…
30 July 2020
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
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
PostMood: " I can steer myself in any direction I choose"
Mood: " I can steer myself in any direction I choose" I love positive affirmations, not only during birth but in life in general. This past 5 months have been challenging for all of us but I'm…
10 August 2020
CarouselMY BIRTH STORY
MY BIRTH STORY. . I have decided to share my story of the birth of my 5th baby. After having a pregnancy that was classified as high risk due to previously having had a c-section and current…
6 May 2020
PostMy FREE handy guides have been updated to include 'Knowing your birth rights' and THE…
My FREE handy guides have been updated to include 'Knowing your birth rights' and THE B.R.A.I.N acronym for ensuring you get informed choice and can give informed consent during your pregnancy and…
10 November 2020
PostThe ideal position for a baby to be born is head down in the OA or occipito anterior…
The ideal position for a baby to be born is head down in the OA or occipito anterior position. The baby is head down, with their face facing your back. The baby’s chin is tucked into their chest…
16 June 2019
PostThere may be several reasons why the thought of childbirth makes you fearful
There may be several reasons why the thought of childbirth makes you fearful. The main one though is probably what you may have heard from well meaning people talking about their own experiences.…
30 December 2020
PostA talk for midwives and students!
A talk for midwives and students! This conference has been organise by Cheryl Samuel's @the_holistic_midwife who is a midwifery lecturer from @uniofsuffolk More details about the cause further…
23 September 2022
PostWhen having your first baby, it's important to equip yourself with as much knowledge…
When having your first baby, it's important to equip yourself with as much knowledge as possible surrounding pregnancy, birth, feeding and baby care. This can be done via books, antenatal classes…
19 May 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
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
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
PostIf you are enjoying a low risk pregnancy, waterbirth might be an option to consider
If you are enjoying a low risk pregnancy, waterbirth might be an option to consider. Some women love it and others don't but it's certainly a gentle way for baby to enter the world! . Some…
8 July 2020
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