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Twin to twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a disease of the placenta that affects…

Twin to twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a disease of the placenta that affects identical twin pregnancies. TTTS affects identical twins, triplets or more, who share a placenta. The shared…

9 September 2019

I quite often get asked how to conceive twins but other than IVF, conceiving twins…

I quite often get asked how to conceive twins but other than IVF, conceiving twins naturally is usually just a fluke occurance amongst some women. . There are however some factors that increase…

29 July 2020

Twin life! This brings back plenty of memories for me and I'm sure other twin…

Twin life! This brings back plenty of memories for me and I'm sure other twin parents too. If you're expecting twins, prepare yourself for years of joy (and mayhem) I've created a specialist…

9 December 2022

Do identical twins always share a placenta?

Do identical twins always share a placenta?

29 January 2026

How to pick up and carry twins

9 June 2024

various best breastfeeding positions for a single baby and twins

13 February 2024

superfetation facts #pregnancy #birth #twins

19 November 2023

what is an umbilical hernia? #baby #newborn #pregnancy

Umbilical hernia and granuloma. Did your baby have this? One of my prem twins had an umbilical hernia, but it went away by about 10 months. He now has a slight 'outie' at 16.

14 February 2024

Family is what makes it all worth it!

Family is what makes it all worth it! This is just a small (but important) segment of my family, my better half and my baby. I also have one boy who now lives 50 miles away at university and twin…

8 November 2018

Did you know the sac around the baby is made up of two layers, the amnion and chorion

Did you know the sac around the baby is made up of two layers, the amnion and chorion. The amnion is the inner most layer that surrounds the baby, and the chorion is the outer layer. The chorion…

28 February 2023

Ever wondered what the G's and P's mean in your maternity notes?

Ever wondered what the G's and P's mean in your maternity notes? (Read to the end for a quick question to solve) Gravida is the number of pregnancies you've had and parity is the number of…

1 May 2022

Monitoring your baby during labour and birth

Monitoring your baby during labour and birth. The two most commonly used methods of monitoring the wellbeing of an unborn baby during labour are CTG machines (cardiotocograph) or the hand held…

30 October 2019

The power of the uterus!

The power of the uterus! Photography by @gatherbirth The kind of power that brings life into this world. You can clearly see the uterus contracting strongly here, helping the cervix to dilate and…

17 March 2023

A talk for midwives and students!

A talk for midwives and students! This conference has been organise by Cheryl Samuel's @the_holistic_midwife who is a midwifery lecturer from @uniofsuffolk More details about the cause further…

23 September 2022

Monitoring 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

Struggling to get comfortable in bed when pregnant?

Struggling to get comfortable in bed when pregnant? I know I did! Left-side, right-side, dangling half off the bed, sitting bolt upright, one leg wrapped in the quilt and one leg out etc I'm…

3 March 2022

My 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

Ectopic pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy An ectopic pregnancy is one in which the fertilised egg implants outside of the uterus. It occurs in approx 1 in 80 pregnancies. The most common place for an ectopic pregnancy…

11 January 2022

Pregnancy is enjoyable for some!

Pregnancy is enjoyable for some! For others it can be a not so great experience - even if there are no complications. Ive heard stories of pregnancy being the most amazing time and others saying…

30 June 2021

Birth plans are useless!

Birth plans are useless! I hear them say. 'Them' being some health professionals. The apprehension & negativity is then projected onto those whose births didn't go as they had hoped. Hear me out…

13 May 2021

Extra fluid and calorie intake during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Extra fluid and calorie intake during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The term 'eating for two' doesnt actually wmean you need to eat twice the amount of food when you're pregnant. Everyone is…

18 January 2021

An update to the PAID maternity leave entitlement by government

An update to the PAID maternity leave entitlement by government. These are entitlements set by law. This time I have added several more countries. I have listed the PAID leave entitlements…

16 November 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

**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