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PostRestless leg syndrome (RLS) in pregnancy is a thing!
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) in pregnancy is a thing! RLS affects about one in five mums-to-be. The need to move your legs is caused by crawling, creeping or tingling sensations. You may have…
12 September 2020
PostBetty just loved to eat 😂
Betty just loved to eat 😂 . . I loved to eat too when I was pregnant. Appetite went through the roof. Shouldn't be 'eating for two' but honestly I could have easily done so!! I craved ice chips…
1 March 2020
PostWho will you be having aith you when you give birth?
#tbt Who will you be having aith you when you give birth? • • • • • • When the pressure gets too much.... remember you are in control of who is with you when you give birth. Childbirth is an…
21 November 2019
PostAnyone? I might start selling these as a pack 😂😂😂 . Essentials 😫 . Oh the…
Anyone? I might start selling these as a pack 😂😂😂 . Essentials 😫 . Oh the heartburn...constantly peeing...persistant exhaustion and repeatedly saying 'FFS!' When something is dropped on the floor!…
3 October 2019
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
PostFlying whilst pregnant (in an aeroplane not a cape 😁)
Flying whilst pregnant (in an aeroplane not a cape 😁) Some women love the idea of going on a babymoon; having that much needed break before the baby arrives. It's usually safe to fly if your…
8 September 2019
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
PostIt is a good idea to pack snacks into your hospital labour bag as you need to keep…
It is a good idea to pack snacks into your hospital labour bag as you need to keep nourished and hydrated throughout labour. But what is a good snack to take? Many mums find that they can’t eat a…
24 August 2019
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
PostRepost time 😂😂 who has their kit ready??
Repost time 😂😂 who has their kit ready?? Oh by the way I've just launched my website (link in bio 😘) • • • • • • Essentials 😫 . Oh the heartburn...constantly peeing...persistant exhaustion and…
14 July 2019
PostWhen the pressure gets too much
When the pressure gets too much.... remember you are in control of who is with you when you give birth. Childbirth is an intimate experience and you should have who you want there witnessing it…
24 June 2019
PostSome of you may already know I work with NowBaby TV to bring live antenatal education…
Some of you may already know I work with NowBaby TV to bring live antenatal education into womens homes. I along with another midwife run frequent online coursee for women who can't access face…
3 June 2019
PostThird trimester- when your bump gets in the way of daily activities!
Third trimester- when your bump gets in the way of daily activities! The worst thing for me was washing dishes and trying to get out of my car when I had squeezed into a tiny space. My bump would…
6 May 2019
PostOne question I'm often asked by women after they have given birth is "will it hurt…
One question I'm often asked by women after they have given birth is "will it hurt when I pee after having stitches?" You may find that it can be a little sore in the early days depending on the…
14 April 2019
PostWhat is amniotic fluid made of?
What is amniotic fluid made of? Well it's composition actually changes midway through the pregnancy. . Initially, the fluid is comprised of water produced by the mother. By around 20 weeks…
22 March 2019
PostAren't our bodies incredible?
Aren't our bodies incredible? The fact that our organs can completely shift out of place and we can still function 😂 . It's no wonder one of the biggest complaints in pregnancy is heartburn when…
21 March 2019
PostGlucose tolerance test or GTT
Glucose tolerance test or GTT... yuck this stuff tastes awful! . . Thanks to my father who was a Jamaican, I am pit into the higher risk category for developing gestatiinal diabetes (pregmancy…
14 November 2018
PostYes! your body will carry on making milk while you're pregnant, so you'll be…
Yes! your body will carry on making milk while you're pregnant, so you'll be able to breastfeed. whats more, its totally safe to do so. Some women however notice a reduction in their milk supply…
31 August 2020
PostDid you know?
Did you know? There is a purple line (appears silver in women with darker skin) that crawls up your bum during labour. . When it reaches the top of your bum (ie the crack 😁) it usually means…
28 April 2020
PostVisiting a new baby? Think about the mum first
Repost time! The excitement of a newborn! It's quite a novelty when a new baby is born but how many people actually stop to think about the mother before rushing off to the hospital or house the…
29 August 2019
PostCoping with contractions
Coping with contractions. We all get to a point when we hit a wall. We have been coping so well through the contractions then all of a sudden they ramp up a gear and you feel like its unbearable.…
28 August 2019
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
PostI'm interested to know who my followers are
I'm interested to know who my followers are. Are you a birth worker? Do you teach mums or mums to be? Do you support mums with breastfeeding or baby sleep? Are you aspiring to get into this field…
20 May 2019
PostThe excitement of a newborn!
The excitement of a newborn! It's quite a novelty when a new baby is born but how many people actually stop to think about the mother before rushing off to the hospital or house the minute she…
9 May 2019