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PostYou may well have heard about the benefits of dates in pregnancy (the ones you eat not…
You may well have heard about the benefits of dates in pregnancy (the ones you eat not go on!) Well there have been several small studies which suggest that dates may contribute to a more…
9 April 2024
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
PostWell in short - yes it is
Well in short - yes it is. An umbilical cord prolapse happens when the cord slips past the baby's head and out into the vagina through the cervix one the waters have broken. As the head then sits…
26 March 2020
PostTrue! Well in most normal circumstances anyway. One of the placenta's jobs is…
True! Well in most normal circumstances anyway. One of the placenta's jobs is to make sure blood from the mother and fetus never mixes. The placenta acts as an exchange surface between the mother…
25 June 2019
PostReposting this one again!
Reposting this one again! People will always be more excited to Tell you their negative birth stories. It would be great to see more and more women talking about birth in a positive light as well!…
1 April 2019
PostWhere the magic happens!
Where the magic happens! I finally have a space where I can work on antenatal education, up and coming speaking engagements, and film content for social media. As well as seeing pregnant and…
28 January 2023
PostEver 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
PostROUND LIGAMENT PAIN
ROUND LIGAMENT PAIN Ever had an occasional sharp stabbing pain in your groin during pregnancy, particularly as you enter the second trimester? If so it may well be round ligament pain. The uterus…
11 October 2021
Post"Why did you become a midwife Marley?"
"Why did you become a midwife Marley?" Well it wasn't because I love newborns. The full story of why and how I became a midwife is on my website. Link in bio. Midwifery is more than just loving…
26 August 2021
Video4:55Waters Broken? Explaining forewater & hindwater membrane ruptures in pregnancy and birth
You may well have heard of people talking about their hindwaters breaking but not their forewaters?
26 January 2021
PostThere 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
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
PostShould you lay on your back?
Should you lay on your back? Left side? Right side? What about if you wake in the night and you're on your back? Whats the big deal with laying on your back during pregnancy? Well there is a…
16 September 2020
PostPositions 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
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
PostEffective 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
PostThe top 4 toddler breastfeeding positions!
The top 4 toddler breastfeeding positions! . Well at least this is what my baby likes to do anyway. Future gymnast perhaps? I think I need to invest in a breastfeeding necklace or some kind of…
10 March 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
PostJust a reminder - you are in control of what happens to your body 😊
Just a reminder - you are in control of what happens to your body 😊 • • • • • • Let's talk choices - informed ones at that. Women are well within their rights to question any plan of care that a…
6 October 2019
PostCoping with contractions
Coping with contractions. We all get to a point when we hit a wall. We have been coping so well through the contractions then all of a sudden they ramp up a gear and you feel like its unbearable.…
28 August 2019
PostPica is a condition that causes you to eat non-food items such as chalk, dirt, feces,…
Pica is a condition that causes you to eat non-food items such as chalk, dirt, feces, ashes, coffee grounds, laundry detergent, clay, and more. The causes of pica are not well-understood. Some…
12 July 2019
PostHave you ever used complementary therapies during pregnancy, birth or postpartum?
Have you ever used complementary therapies during pregnancy, birth or postpartum? Pregnancy is a time when you get a heap of symptoms and ailments but are limited with how to remedy them as a lot…
17 June 2019
PostLet's talk choices - informed ones at that
Let's talk choices - informed ones at that. Women are well within their rights to question any plan of care that a doctor (or any other health professional for that matter) has planned for them.…
16 April 2019
PostWhat is amniotic fluid made of?
What is amniotic fluid made of? Well it's composition actually changes midway through the pregnancy. . Initially, the fluid is comprised of water produced by the mother. By around 20 weeks…
22 March 2019