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PostSo your waters have released (broken, ruptured) but labour hasn't started yet
So your waters have released (broken, ruptured) but labour hasn't started yet. What do you do? The first thing to do is remain calm, it's likely that contractions will begin soon. When your…
2 April 2021
PostSo your waters have broken but labour hasn't started yet
So your waters have broken but labour hasn't started yet. What do you do? The first thing to do is remain calm, it's likely that contractions will start soon. When your waters break, you …
22 October 2019
PostToo much fluid around the baby (polyhydramnios) or too little fluid (oligohydramnios)…
Too much fluid around the baby (polyhydramnios) or too little fluid (oligohydramnios) can cause worry and concern for expectant mums. Polyhydramnios affects around 2% of pregnancies and is…
8 April 2021
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
PostEver heard of a subchorionic haematoma?
Ever heard of a subchorionic haematoma? well, these are responsible for around 20% of vaginal bleeding cases during the first trimester of pregnancy. During early pregnancy, the baby is growing…
4 January 2023
PostMonitoring your baby's heartrate during labour
Monitoring your baby's heartrate during labour. During labour, you will be offered fetal monitoring as a way of checking the baby's wellbeing. There are 2 main methods used: Cardiotocograph (CTG…
17 March 2022
PostDue dates! Why are we so fixated with them?! The fixation often ends in…
Due dates! Why are we so fixated with them?! The fixation often ends in disappointed when we go 'overdue' or shock and surprise when babies come earlier than expected Most people don't know…
6 March 2021
Video4:55Waters Broken? Explaining forewater & hindwater membrane ruptures in pregnancy and birth
You may well have heard of people talking about their hindwaters breaking but not their forewaters?
26 January 2021
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
PostDue dates! We mark that date in our diary and imprint it in our brains like we…
Due dates! We mark that date in our diary and imprint it in our brains like we have never marked anything before!! Then we start to countdown like we are doing hard time 😂 . Only a small…
17 May 2020
PostBraxton hicks contractions are basically practise contractions that don't result in…
Braxton hicks contractions are basically practise contractions that don't result in the birth of a baby. It's basically a process of the uterus tightening and relaxing several times per day. .…
10 April 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
PostWhen are you likely to go into labour?
When are you likely to go into labour? Various studies have been conducted over the years to see what gestation is the most popular for birth! One particular study done in the UK collected data…
10 May 2019
PostMy mum has knitted a huge bundle of teeny tiny baby booties and hats which I will be…
My mum has knitted a huge bundle of teeny tiny baby booties and hats which I will be taking to my local neonatal unit. Some of the booties aren't more than an inch long! These aren't just for the…
25 September 2018