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Video13:59Natalie's birth story quick childbirth dilates 5-10cm in 1 hour!
Natalie talks to me about the birth of her second baby after giving birth just 10 days prior to me interviewing her.
16 August 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
PostI've written a similar post on this topic before but just wanted to remind you that…
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 and sharing womens birth stories as they are all…
25 August 2019
Video24:49louise birth story - natural birth 40 hour labour with epidural and episiotomy
Louise from Ireland talks to me about her birth story.
19 August 2019
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
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
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
PostThis post talks about the sensitive and triggering issue of losing a baby during mid…
This post talks about the sensitive and triggering issue of losing a baby during mid pregnancy. This was me on June 15th 1998. 17 years old, 21 weeks and 4 days pregnant, going for a routine…
15 October 2022
Carousel@skynews covered the issue of disparities in maternal mortality rates by ethnicity
@skynews covered the issue of disparities in maternal mortality rates by ethnicity. @mumsandtea & @_prosperitys featured in this report as the founders of the @fivexmore_ campaign. Birth stories…
26 November 2020
PostComments new mothers really don't need to hear
Comments new mothers really don't need to hear. Many mothers who formula feed report feeling presurised to breastfeed, or made to feel bad because they stopped due to lack of support to resolve…
24 November 2019
PostI get asked lots and lots of pregnancy and birth related questions which unfortunately…
I get asked lots and lots of pregnancy and birth related questions which unfortunately I just cant all respond to as I would be on my phone all day! However the idea of this page is to educate…
2 August 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
Post"Why did you become a midwife Marley?"
"Why did you become a midwife Marley?" Well it wasn't because I love newborns. The full story of why and how I became a midwife is on my website. Link in bio. Midwifery is more than just loving…
26 August 2021
PostMy Online Hypnobirthing is now available!
My Online Hypnobirthing is now available! Click link in bio to enrol. Hypnobirthing is a birthing technique that combines deep breathing, relaxation, visualisation, self-hypnosis and education…
28 July 2019
Carousel🎉And we are live!
🎉And we are live! 🎉 Louise and I had been talking about doing this for some time now and it has finally come to fruition! We are super excited today to announce the launch of our new podcast -…
16 October 2022
PostCan you spot the difference?
Can you spot the difference? There isn't much really. One of the comments I shared in my stories today was from a lady who was surprised at how her belly was still pregnant looking a couple of…
5 February 2021
CarouselDear Birth Team
Dear Birth Team.... Some of the stories I hear sadden me. Why are people still feeling unheard? Why is implicit bias clearly still rife in the birthing world and having such an impact on the…
7 February 2021
PostSo we are all stuck indoors trying to keep ourselves occupied
So we are all stuck indoors trying to keep ourselves occupied. There are only so many movies on netflix we can watch! If you are pregnant it's still really important to exercise so you could try…
31 March 2020