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Second stage of labour (pushing stage) - Birth Step By Step

18 September 2023

The Stages of Labour and Birth | Midwife Marley

Learn about the different stages of labour and why they are significant.

26 July 2021

Birth partners can help throughout any stage of labour

Birth partners can help throughout any stage of labour. No matter who your birth partner is - the baby's father, your mum, friend, sister etc, their role is more than simply watching the baby…

18 April 2020

Birth of a baby's head and body! Bertha pushes out a baby | Midwife Marley

Demonstrating the final pushing stages A quick demonstration with 'Bertha the birther' showing the final stages of giving birth vaginally.

9 March 2021

Cervical Dilatation With Playdough - Labour & Birth | Midwife Marley

I created some home made playdough for my daughter and decided to show you the stages the cervix goes through to efface (thin out) and dilate.

29 January 2021

Positions for birth!

Positions for birth! Here are some of the most popular positions but which one is best? Well that's all down to a few things. Firstly maternal preference, some women prefer to be standing, some…

1 July 2020

Birth worker download pack discount for the next 24 hours only!

Birth worker download pack discount for the next 24 hours only! As some of you know, I am also the founder of @childbirthdownloads for birth workers. . I have designed a whole heap of…

30 July 2020

If you didn't know already, I'm writing a book 😁💥🎉 will keep you all updated on…

If you didn't know already, I'm writing a book 😁💥🎉 will keep you all updated on progress, so excited! Rp @gleamtitles • • • • • • We are so thrilled to welcome our newest sign @midwifemarley to…

25 August 2020

The highs and lows of the postpartum stage!

The highs and lows of the postpartum stage! It really can look like this. Exhaustion immediately after birth, followed by surges in oxytocin and adrenaline that sometimes prevent you going to…

27 August 2022

Thinking of becoming a childbirth educator or doula?

Thinking of becoming a childbirth educator or doula? Or perhaps you would like a better chance of successfully gaining a place on a midwifery programme? Come check out my Teach Birth course! …

1 September 2022

cervical dilation and fetal descent during g labour and vaginal birth

Ever wondered what actually happens to your cervix as labour progresses?

14 October 2026

**Closed** I'm giving away 8 signed copies of my book "Midwife Marley's Guide For…

**Closed** I'm giving away 8 signed copies of my book "Midwife Marley's Guide For Everyone - Pregnancy, Birth and the Fourth Trimester"! If you're having a baby or perhaps you're a birthworker…

27 June 2022

Pregnant Working mumlife 🤣 In the studio just about to start one of my Nowbaby Live…

Pregnant Working mumlife 🤣 In the studio just about to start one of my Nowbaby Live online antenatal classes with @Nowbabyuk Love teaching women about the ins and outs of labour and birth! Tonight…

18 September 2018

There may be several reasons why the thought of childbirth makes you fearful

There may be several reasons why the thought of childbirth makes you fearful. The main one though is probably what you may have heard from well meaning people talking about their own experiences.…

30 December 2020

**TRIGGERING COMMENTS**

**TRIGGERING COMMENTS** The vast majority of births end with the placenta detatching from the womb and being expelled through the vagina in what is called the third stage of labour. Very…

2 November 2020

Tag a birth partner to be who might benefit from these tips!

Tag a birth partner to be who might benefit from these tips! Link to our birth prep course in image. Birth partners fainting and near fainting in the birth room is more common than people…

3 February 2024

Birth partners fainting and near fainting in the birth room is more common than people…

Birth partners fainting and near fainting in the birth room is more common than people realise. Fears, phobias and emotional distress (ie seeing your loved one in pain) can be overwhelming, and…

11 June 2022

***TRANSITION IN LABOUR***

***TRANSITION IN LABOUR*** Many people can remember the point at which they were in the transition stage. It often comes in the form of: "I can't do it anymore, cut this baby out of me now!" Or …

12 January 2023

Baby Hair Loss

My baby girl was born with a full head of thick curly black hair in January. As of today she's almost bald but I'm not worried. Newborn hair loss is actually totally normal and here's why: . …

17 May 2019

Ever 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

The ideal position for a baby to be born is head down in the OA or occipito anterior…

The ideal position for a baby to be born is head down in the OA or occipito anterior position. The baby is head down, with their face facing your back. The baby’s chin is tucked into their chest…

16 June 2019

By the time I was 26, I had 3 children

By the time I was 26, I had 3 children. I never thought I would have any more, even though I was never 100% closed off to the idea. I said to myself that if I didn't have any more by 30, that…

24 July 2024

Effective breathing during labour and birth will help you to focus, remain in control…

Effective breathing during labour and birth will help you to focus, remain in control and provide your uterus with enough oxygen to contract well. This in turn will help the birthing process. . Up…

6 May 2020

Effective breathing during labour and birth will help you to focus, remain in control,…

Effective breathing during labour and birth will help you to focus, remain in control, lower your stress hormones and provide your uterus with enough oxygen to contract properly. This in turn will…

22 September 2021