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CarouselLots of people have asked me about the use of caster oil to induce labour over the…
Lots of people have asked me about the use of caster oil to induce labour over the years, so here is some information, along with my thoughts. The NHS doesn't support the use of caster oil to…
13 March 2025
PostWell you all probably know by now that's today marks the International Day of the Midwife
Well you all probably know by now that's today marks the International Day of the Midwife. I've seen and been tagged in lots of post supporting this years theme: Invest in midwives. A midwife's …
5 May 2021
PostHaving a second child can be overwhelming
Having a second child can be overwhelming. Thoughts of "how can I possibly love this child as much as my first" may plague your mind. It's normal to feel like this, and it's normal to feel guilt…
15 February 2021
CarouselThere are various organisations, charities, and awareness pages that work to help…
There are various organisations, charities, and awareness pages that work to help reduce the baby loss stats, provide information, and support those who have been or are going through it. Feel…
11 October 2024
CarouselToday is the International Day of The Midwife, and this year's theme is 'from evidence…
Today is the International Day of The Midwife, and this year's theme is 'from evidence to reality'. There is a need for governments to acknowledge the evidence supporting our profession and the…
5 May 2023
CarouselBeing a teen mum
Being a teen mum. Here's me and my boy when he was about 8-10 weeks old. I was 18. Having a baby as a teenager was challenging but not impossible I was fortunate to have a supportive family that…
27 January 2021
PostCervical cerclage is a surgical procedure performed during pregnancy to place a stitch…
Cervical cerclage is a surgical procedure performed during pregnancy to place a stitch around the neck of the womb (cervix). The stitch is aimed to support the cervix and reduce risk of an early…
1 November 2020
Post"IT'S JUST YOUR HORMONES"
"IT'S JUST YOUR HORMONES" That's what many women will hear throughtout their pregnancy when they are feeling down. Although pregnancy hormones can affect your mood at times, sometimes it can go…
7 September 2020
Post#TBT It's no big secret that life changes after you have children. Some find it
#TBT It's no big secret that life changes after you have children. Some find it tough, some find it easy, some are indifferent. We all have different circumstances, support networks and coping…
20 August 2020
PostMany women will worry about breastfeeding after a c-section
Many women will worry about breastfeeding after a c-section. Although it can be trickier to breastfeed after a c-section due to discomfort from the incision, with the right support and…
28 July 2020
PostIt's no big secret that life changes after you have children
It's no big secret that life changes after you have children. Some find it tough, some find it easy, some are indifferent. We all have different circumstances, support networks and coping…
10 December 2019
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
PostIt's the start of baby loss awareness week in the UK
It's the start of baby loss awareness week in the UK. . Miscarriage and stillbirth affects many women all over the world. This week gives a special opportunity to mark the lives of babies lost in…
9 October 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 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
PostIt takes a team
It takes a team. Sometimes however, all you need is a midwife. Sometimes you may want a midwife and doula. Sometimes you may need a midwife, doula and doctor. . In the UK, midwives facilitate…
17 May 2019
PostFeeling like everyone and everything wants a piece of you?
Feeling like everyone and everything wants a piece of you? Becoming a parent adds a new meaning to the word time. Often, our expectations of parenting before becoming parents are way off,…
24 April 2024
CarouselOn Tuesday I was invited to 10 Downing St
On Tuesday I was invited to 10 Downing St. with a few other health professionals to gather our thoughts on the new plan for the NHS. You may have seen in the news this morning that they are…
30 June 2023
CarouselMy publisher sent me a finished copy of my book and I honestly wish I had something…
My publisher sent me a finished copy of my book and I honestly wish I had something like this when I was pregnant with my first baby 22 years ago! To everyone who has pre-ordered, thank you for…
3 February 2022
CarouselHow to avoid an assisted birth with either forceps or ventouse (suction) swipe right…
How to avoid an assisted birth with either forceps or ventouse (suction) swipe right for images from @rcobsgyn Around 1 in 8 give birth with the assistance of either instrument. There are steps…
28 October 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
PostI did a breastfeeding Q & A in my stories back in September and received over 500…
I did a breastfeeding Q & A in my stories back in September and received over 500 questions. I posted this shortly after as one particular question came up multiple times: "What do I feed my…
4 December 2020
Post**BREASTFEEDING STRUGGLES**
**BREASTFEEDING STRUGGLES** . Being a midwife doesn't make me exempt from breastfeeding problems. You know all babies are different right? I have only ever had 1 baby that latched on like a dream…
21 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