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CarouselRegular perineal (the skin between the vagina and anus) massage in the last 4 weeks of…
Regular perineal (the skin between the vagina and anus) massage in the last 4 weeks of pregnancy has been known to reduce the rates of perineal trauma and episiotomies. There is a lot of research…
8 July 2019
Reel0:30checking for jaundice in babies with darker skin #baby #jaundice #midwife
14 April 2024
PostAfter a c-section, there are several layers that need to be closed, the last being the…
After a c-section, there are several layers that need to be closed, the last being the skin. There are generally two types of skin closure - sutures or staples (occasionally glue is used to bond…
15 January 2021
PostAfter a caesarean, there are several layers that need to be closed, the last being the…
After a caesarean, there are several layers that need to be closed, the last being the skin. There are generally two types of skin closure - sutures or staples. Occasionally glue or steri-strips…
18 July 2021
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
PostInfant neck rash
Infant neck rash If you have a child, there's a high chance you will recognise this rash. It is common for babies under the age of 6 months to develop a rash in the crease of their neck. The…
19 September 2021
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
PostECZEMA - I'm after some recommendations now guys
ECZEMA - I'm after some recommendations now guys. This picture was taken a few days ago after my baby scratched her head so much it bled during her sleep. She managed to get the scratch mits off…
28 April 2019
Reel0:33An episiotomy is a surgical incision between the vagina and the anus (perineum) #midwifery #birth
An episiotomy is a surgical incision in the skin between the vagina and the anus (perineum). They are usually done when the baby needs to be born quickly and waiting for the head to come down…
5 October 2023
CarouselDear daughter,
Dear daughter, From your velvety brown skin to your beautiful big chocolate eyes, You have the ability to amaze and mesmerise. If you could see what I see when I look at you, You'd definitely…
1 November 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
PostAs a new parent, one of the most stressful things is having a baby that cries and you…
As a new parent, one of the most stressful things is having a baby that cries and you dont know why. Colic (a baby that cries for more than 3 hours per day for an unknown reason) is extremely…
23 December 2020
Post**This post is referring to healthy, full term infants
**This post is referring to healthy, full term infants. Babies that need to go to NICU for prematurity or other health reasons may not be able to have this golden time. I know this from…
13 August 2020
PostMothers and babies have a physiologic need to be together at the moment of birth and…
Mothers and babies have a physiologic need to be together at the moment of birth and during the hours and days that follow. It's really important to keep mothers and babies together after the…
6 January 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
CarouselBased on a true story
Based on a true story.... Jaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age but is more common in newborns. It occurs in around 60% of newborns overall and 80% of premature babies. …
21 March 2025
CarouselMy two youngest have finally succumbed to chicken pox
My two youngest have finally succumbed to chicken pox. The older children got it at 1-2 years of age, so it's hit a bit later for these two, at 4 and 6 years. Most of us in the UK have to deal…
22 April 2023
PostAfter the birth of a baby, there is usually no need to bathe them immediately
After the birth of a baby, there is usually no need to bathe them immediately. It's actually better if bathing is delayed for several days. Many people wait a week or more. Delaying bathing…
25 October 2022
Post"Breastfeeding causes saggy boobs" Heard this one before?
"Breastfeeding causes saggy boobs" Heard this one before? If you are concerned about breastfeeding for fear it will may your boobs droop, it's good to know that actually it's the amazing changes…
12 December 2020
CarouselI've posted a few times about my baby girl who has sufferred with severe full body…
I've posted a few times about my baby girl who has sufferred with severe full body eczema since she was around 6 weeks old. She would itch so much that she pulled all of her thick hair out (she…
30 July 2019
PostJaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age but is more common in newborns
Jaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age but is more common in newborns. It's extremely common, affecting around 60% of newborns overall and 80% of premature babies. Jaundice…
16 May 2022
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
PostQuick, the baby is coming!
Quick, the baby is coming! I've shared this a couple of times but am asked often - what to do if baby comes quickly? In the UK we call this a BBA (born before arrival of assistance) You'll be…
7 March 2021
PostOxytocin - The hormone of love!
Oxytocin - The hormone of love! Fact #1: Oxytocin is the hormone required to make the uterus contract during labour. Fact #2: A surge of oxytocin is released by the body as a baby is being born…
11 January 2021