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PostAsk for an explanation if you dont understand whats being said
Ask for an explanation if you dont understand whats being said. Whether its a diagnosis of a condition, a suggestion of a treatment or an intervention being discussed. You are well within your…
24 October 2020
PostPlacenta previa, or low-lying placenta, occurs when the placenta covers part or all of…
Placenta previa, or low-lying placenta, occurs when the placenta covers part or all of the cervix during the last months of pregnancy. This often causes bleeding throughout pregnancy which can be…
7 August 2019
PostMost babies' umbilical cords have three blood vessels: one vein, which brings…
Most babies' umbilical cords have three blood vessels: one vein, which brings nutrients from the placenta to baby, and two arteries that bring waste back to the placenta. . A two vessel cord…
24 March 2019
ArticleWhy Do Frank Breech Babies Hold Their Legs Up Like This?
Ever seen a newborn with their legs up by their head? It's usually because they spent the end of pregnancy in the frank breech position. Here's why it happens and what gets checked after birth.
19 March 2026
PostThis post talks about the sensitive and triggering issue of losing a baby during mid…
This post talks about the sensitive and triggering issue of losing a baby during mid pregnancy. This was me on June 15th 1998. 17 years old, 21 weeks and 4 days pregnant, going for a routine…
15 October 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
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
PostDue dates! Why are we so fixated with them?! The fixation often ends in…
Due dates! Why are we so fixated with them?! The fixation often ends in disappointed when we go 'overdue' or shock and surprise when babies come earlier than expected Most people don't know…
6 March 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
PostGender disappointment is a thing
Gender disappointment is a thing. Not many people like to talk about it though for fear of being 'ungrateful' or offending women who have have gone through the heartbreak of miscarriage or…
19 August 2020
PostThe uterine fibroid, also known as leiomyoma or myoma, is a mass of compacted muscle…
The uterine fibroid, also known as leiomyoma or myoma, is a mass of compacted muscle and fibrous tissue that grows on the wall (or sometimes on the outside) of the uterus. They can be small like a…
9 July 2020
PostHeard this before?
Heard this before? I have! Each and every time I have had a baby, there has been a comment about how big or small I am. All women come in different shapes and sizes when pregnant. Shorter women…
2 July 2020
PostHow is the sex of your unborn baby determined?
How is the sex of your unborn baby determined? Contrary to popular belief, babies don't start off as females and then turn into males (if they are to be a boy) . Sex is determined at the point of…
26 March 2020
PostRemember this one?
Remember this one? I had a message asking about bump size so thought this would be an ideal repost. Heard this before? I have! Each and every time I have had a baby, there has been a comment…
23 October 2019
PostIUGR or intrauterine growth restriction is the term used when a baby is not growing as…
IUGR or intrauterine growth restriction is the term used when a baby is not growing as they should be in the womb. Sometimes the term small for gestational age is used and if your care provider…
17 September 2019