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Reel0:20A quick reminder that intercourse during pregnancy won't hurt the baby. #pregnancy #birth
A quick reminder that intercourse during pregnancy won't hurt the baby(if you want to of course). There may be times when you're advised to abstain though, for example if there is active…
6 February 2024
Reel0:30weird pregnancy symptoms part 2 #pregnancy #earlypregnancysymptoms
27 June 2025
Reel0:30Strange early pregnancy symptoms part 1 #pregnancy #ttc
27 June 2025
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
Video8:396 early pregnancy symptoms before you've missed a period | Midwife Marley
As a midwife and mother of 5, I talk about symptoms that you may get before you have missed a period or taken a positive test.
23 August 2019
Video4:0310 Weird Pregnancy Signs That You May Not Have Heard Of
10 Weird Pregnancy Signs No One Talks About | Early Symptoms You Might Miss Are you wondering if you might be pregnant — but your symptoms don’t match the textbook?
26 June 2025
Reel0:06Yes, pregnancy foot is a thing! Did your feet increase in size and stay that way?
Yes, pregnancy foot is a thing! Did your feet increase in size and stay that way? During pregnancy, the body undergoes hormonal changes, particularly an increase in the hormone relaxin. Relaxin…
6 February 2024
PostIt's perfectly safe to have sex during pregnancy unless your doctor or midwife has…
It's perfectly safe to have sex during pregnancy unless your doctor or midwife has told you not to. Many expectant parents worry that having sex during pregnancy will cause a problem. Having sex…
2 September 2019
PostBaby movements in pregnancy
Baby movements in pregnancy. . Most women will start to feel movements around 20 weeks (as early as 13 weeks for subsequent pregnancies and multiples as I did) but movements wont usually become…
19 April 2019
PostHeadaches in pregnancy are really common
Headaches in pregnancy are really common. Hormonal changes usually mean they may happen quite a bit in the first few months but tend to get better by the time you're around 6 months pregnant.…
23 March 2023
PostWhat are the earliest pregnancy symptoms?
What are the earliest pregnancy symptoms? Can you get signs before you've even missed a period? Can you get signs and still have a negative test initially? Answer is yes to both. I've know for a…
24 February 2023
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
PostYou may well have heard about the benefits of dates in pregnancy (the ones you eat not…
You may well have heard about the benefits of dates in pregnancy (the ones you eat not go on!) Well there have been several small studies which suggest that dates may contribute to a more…
9 April 2024
PostSHORTNESS OF BREATH IN PREGNANCY
SHORTNESS OF BREATH IN PREGNANCY Lots of women experience some mild shortness of breath at certain points throughout their pregnancy and it's USUALLY harmless but there are times when shortness of…
24 November 2020
PostSpotty breakouts in pregnancy are common
Spotty breakouts in pregnancy are common. It tends to hit sometime in the first trimester - usually around 6 weeks. Hormone surges, of course (in this case, progesterone which causes your glands…
29 June 2019
PostPregnancy is enjoyable for some!
Pregnancy is enjoyable for some! For others it can be a not so great experience - even if there are no complications. Ive heard stories of pregnancy being the most amazing time and others saying…
30 June 2021
PostSwelling in your feet, ankles and hands is a normal part of pregnancy
Swelling in your feet, ankles and hands is a normal part of pregnancy. It is due to the excess fluid that is held in your body and the increase in blood volume. Swelling can be pretty…
20 September 2019
PostHave you ever used complementary therapies during pregnancy, birth or postpartum?
Have you ever used complementary therapies during pregnancy, birth or postpartum? Pregnancy is a time when you get a heap of symptoms and ailments but are limited with how to remedy them as a lot…
17 June 2019
PostEver felt that your labia or vulval area in general feels swollen during pregnancy?
Ever felt that your labia or vulval area in general feels swollen during pregnancy? It's actually more common than you think, but rarely spoken about. Due to increased blood flow to the area, the…
28 June 2023
PostEver felt that your labia or vulval area I'm general feels swollen during pregnancy?
Ever felt that your labia or vulval area I'm general feels swollen during pregnancy? It's actually more common than you think, but rarely spoken about. Due to increased blood flow to the area,…
16 January 2022
PostPregnancy can be overwhelming!
Pregnancy can be overwhelming! Especially when you have various friends, family and the internet giving you opinions and information. Sometimes it can be information overload! . No two…
26 May 2020
PostStretchmarks are a common part of pregnancy as many women will get them on their…
Stretchmarks are a common part of pregnancy as many women will get them on their abdomen, breasts and other places such as the thighs. They are a result of skin stretching rapidly and although…
16 January 2020
PostA Glucose tolerance test (GTT) is sometimes done in pregnancy to see how the body…
A Glucose tolerance test (GTT) is sometimes done in pregnancy to see how the body measures glucose. If its deemed necessary, it is routinely performed at 26-28 weeks of pregnancy (earlier if you…
2 December 2020
PostWhen you visit your midiwfe or doctor throughout pregnancy, you will be offered…
When you visit your midiwfe or doctor throughout pregnancy, you will be offered regular urinalysis checks. This is where tou take a sample of urine in a pot and they dip it with a little stick.…
12 June 2019