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PostA Glucose tolerance test (GTT) is sometimes done in pregnancy to see how the body…
A Glucose tolerance test (GTT) is sometimes done in pregnancy to see how the body measures glucose. If its deemed necessary, it is routinely performed at 26-28 weeks of pregnancy (earlier if you…
2 December 2020
PostWhy do we test your pee in pregnancy
Why do we test your pee in pregnancy. It's lovely isn't it, having to pee into a tiny, skinny little pot when you can barely see your feet let alone which angle you're peeing! If you're lucky,…
13 December 2020
PostTesting your pee in pregnancy
Testing your pee in pregnancy. It's lovely isn't it, having to pee into a tiny little pot when you can barely see your feet let alone your vagina! If you're lucky, you may be given funnel to help…
25 September 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
Video8:396 early pregnancy symptoms before you've missed a period | Midwife Marley
As a midwife and mother of 5, I talk about symptoms that you may get before you have missed a period or taken a positive test.
23 August 2019
PostGroup B Streptococcus (GBS) is a normal bacterium which is carried by 20-40% of…
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a normal bacterium which is carried by 20-40% of adults, most commonly in the gut, and for up to 25% of women, in the vagina, usually without symptoms or…
18 November 2019
PostWhat are the earliest pregnancy symptoms?
What are the earliest pregnancy symptoms? Can you get signs before you've even missed a period? Can you get signs and still have a negative test initially? Answer is yes to both. I've know for a…
24 February 2023
PostGroup B Streptococcus (GBS) is a bacterium which is carried by 20-40% of adults, most…
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a bacterium which is carried by 20-40% of adults, most commonly in the gut, and for up to 25% of women, in the vagina, usually without symptoms or side-effects. …
26 June 2021
PostDo you know your blood group?
Do you know your blood group? There are 4 main blood types- A,B,AB and O. Each blood type is either Rhesus D positive or negative so in total there are 8 blood groups. Rhesus D positive (for…
28 May 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
CarouselJaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age
Jaundice is a condition that can affect anyone of any age. It's more common however to see it in newborns as opposed to adults. Jaundice occurs when there is too much of a substance called…
20 September 2020
PostGestational diabetes occurs when you have high blood glucose levels during pregnancy
Gestational diabetes occurs when you have high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes usually develops in the third trimester (after 28 weeks) and typically disappears after…
7 June 2019
Video4:0310 Weird Pregnancy Signs That You May Not Have Heard Of
10 Weird Pregnancy Signs No One Talks About | Early Symptoms You Might Miss Are you wondering if you might be pregnant — but your symptoms don’t match the textbook?
26 June 2025
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
Reel1:28How human fertilisation works. Conception doesn't always occur when you think it does
Did you know that pregnancy can occur up to 5-7 days after having sex?
9 January 2024
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
PostIf you're pregnant and have a history of high blood pressure (hypertension), or have…
If you're pregnant and have a history of high blood pressure (hypertension), or have developed high blood pressure for the first time in pregnancy, you will be monitored carefully by your care…
10 August 2022
PostHEART PALPITATIONS IN PREGNANCY
HEART PALPITATIONS IN PREGNANCY Your body is carrying extra blood and this can cause your heart rate to increase about 25% faster than usual. A faster heart rate can result in occasional…
4 July 2022
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
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
PostWhartons Jelly!
Whartons Jelly! Thanks to @midwife360 for this image. Whartons jelly is a gelatinous substance within the umbilical cord that protects the vessels within it, and helps to clamp these vessels…
1 March 2021
PostSickle cell disease is the name for a group of inherited health conditions that affect…
Sickle cell disease is the name for a group of inherited health conditions that affect the red blood cells. The most serious type is called sickle cell anaemia. Sickle cell disease is more…
1 February 2021
PostPica is a condition that causes you to eat non-food items such as chalk, dirt, ashes,…
Pica is a condition that causes you to eat non-food items such as chalk, dirt, ashes, coffee grounds, laundry detergent, clay, and more. The causes of pica are not well-understood. Some studies…
11 June 2020
PostPica is a condition that causes you to eat non-food items such as chalk, dirt, faeces,…
Pica is a condition that causes you to eat non-food items such as chalk, dirt, faeces, ashes, coffee grounds, laundry detergent, clay, and more. The causes of pica are not well-understood. Some…
5 November 2019