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22 June 2020
Reel0:11Breaking The Waters During Birth
Ever wondered what actually happens when a midwife or doctor breaks your waters?
14 October 2026
PostWatching your loved one in discomfort can be hard
Watching your loved one in discomfort can be hard. Being there when your baby comes into the world is amazing but there are lots of people who simply feel overwhlemed and unsure what to do when…
13 April 2021
PostQuick, the baby is coming!
Quick, the baby is coming! I've shared this a couple of times but am asked often - what to do if baby comes quickly? In the UK we call this a BBA (born before arrival of assistance) You'll be…
7 March 2021
PostYes! your body will carry on making milk while you're pregnant, so you'll be…
Yes! your body will carry on making milk while you're pregnant, so you'll be able to breastfeed. whats more, its totally safe to do so. Some women however notice a reduction in their milk supply…
31 August 2020
PostHi, I'm Marley 👋🏽
Hi, I'm Marley 👋🏽 Most of the posts on this page are educational, but as I've had an influx of new followers lately, let me tell you a bit more about me. I live near London in the UK with my…
7 March 2022
PostCreating the right environment in labour is key for the natural release of hormones
Creating the right environment in labour is key for the natural release of hormones. . Oxytocin: Promotes love, bonding and uterine contractions. Oxytocin is responsible for the ejection of milk…
6 April 2019
PostI posted a couple of weeks back about these marks that are often found on babies from…
I posted a couple of weeks back about these marks that are often found on babies from certain ethnic groups. . Historically they were called 'Mongolian blue spots' a term which I too had used for…
15 July 2020
PostSome babies prefer to sit bottom first, or feet/foot first 😁 This is not usually an…
Some babies prefer to sit bottom first, or feet/foot first 😁 This is not usually an issue until you reach around 35 weeks. If your midwife or doctor thinks that your baby is still breech at 36…
17 August 2019
PostMonitoring 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
PostSo your waters have broken but labour hasn't started yet
So your waters have broken but labour hasn't started yet. What do you do? The first thing to do is remain calm, it's likely that contractions will start soon. When your waters break, you …
22 October 2019
PostBraxton hicks contractions are basically practise contractions that don't result in…
Braxton hicks contractions are basically practise contractions that don't result in the birth of a baby. It's basically a process of the uterus tightening and relaxing several times per day. .…
10 April 2020
Carousel@skynews covered the issue of disparities in maternal mortality rates by ethnicity
@skynews covered the issue of disparities in maternal mortality rates by ethnicity. @mumsandtea & @_prosperitys featured in this report as the founders of the @fivexmore_ campaign. Birth stories…
26 November 2020
PostHeadaches in pregnancy are really common
Headaches in pregnancy are really common. Hormonal changes usually mean they may happen quite a bit in the first few months but tend to get better by the time you're around 6 months pregnant.…
23 March 2023
PostHi, I'm Marley 👋🏾
Hi, I'm Marley 👋🏾 I haven't done an introduction for a long while so think it's about time as there are lots of new faces that have joined my community here! I'm a UK based midwife of over 12…
1 July 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
PostMany women are led to believe that her breasts have no milk in them until day 3-4 and…
Many women are led to believe that her breasts have no milk in them until day 3-4 and that their babies practically starve until then. After birth, breasts will have an early milk called…
22 February 2020
Reel0:16forward Leaning Inversion in pregnancy
Can forward leaning inversion help your baby get into a better position for birth?
23 October 2026
PostI 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
PostSo your waters have released (broken, ruptured) but labour hasn't started yet
So your waters have released (broken, ruptured) but labour hasn't started yet. What do you do? The first thing to do is remain calm, it's likely that contractions will begin soon. When your…
2 April 2021
Post**TRIGGERING COMMENTS**
**TRIGGERING COMMENTS** The vast majority of births end with the placenta detatching from the womb and being expelled through the vagina in what is called the third stage of labour. Very…
2 November 2020
PostPROM - pre labour rupture of membranes
PROM - pre labour rupture of membranes. . Most women will find their waters break when they are already having contractions and in labour. Sometimes though it can happen totally out of the blue…
25 February 2020
PostUmbilical cord stump separation
Umbilical cord stump separation After the birth of a baby, once the umbilical cord is cut, a small piece of cord remains. We call this an umbilical cord stump. This left over tissue which…
17 October 2022
PostWelcome to my little corner of the Internet 💫
Welcome to my little corner of the Internet 💫 I did a 'hello' post a couple of years ago and since my page has grown a lot since then, thought I should do another one. I'm also currently…
29 February 2024