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Fetal positions in the womb, cervical dilatation & getting baby into a good position Midwife Marley

Here is a quick lesson in baby positions in the womb, cervical dilatation & getting baby into a good position.

25 July 2021

Fetus moving in the womb

22 March 2024

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

**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

Cervical cerclage is a surgical procedure performed during pregnancy to place a stitch…

Cervical cerclage is a surgical procedure performed during pregnancy to place a stitch around the neck of the womb (cervix). The stitch is aimed to support the cervix and reduce risk of an early…

1 November 2020

IUGR 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

The fourth trimester is a term used to describe the first 3 months of a new mother and…

The fourth trimester is a term used to describe the first 3 months of a new mother and baby's life. It often refers to the fact that babies have been removed from the security of the womb where…

1 May 2019

My baby is back to back! Is your baby in the occipito posterior position? Midwife Marley

Occipito posterior is a position where the baby is head down but the baby's spine is running in line with your spine.

19 November 2019

After a bit of confusion surrounding positions of the placenta and baby, I thought I…

After a bit of confusion surrounding positions of the placenta and baby, I thought I would post this. When we refer to baby being 'posterior' we mean 'occipito posterior'. This is when the occiput…

27 January 2021

As a new parent, one of the most stressful things is having a baby that cries and you…

As a new parent, one of the most stressful things is having a baby that cries and you dont know why. Colic (a baby that cries for more than 3 hours per day for an unknown reason) is extremely…

23 December 2020

Why 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

Umbilical 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

Bleeding after the birth of your baby is normal

Bleeding after the birth of your baby is normal. It can last anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks and sometimes even longer than that! You may find that the first week you'll bleed quite heavily and may…

15 November 2021

To swaddle or not?

To swaddle or not? Swaddling is a traditional practice of wrapping a baby up gently in a light, breathable blanket to help them feel calm and sleep. They should only have their body wrapped and…

9 August 2020

Swaddling is a traditional practice of wrapping a baby up gently in a light,…

Swaddling is a traditional practice of wrapping a baby up gently in a light, breathable blanket to help them feel calm and sleep. They should only have their body wrapped and not their neck or…

10 July 2019

Based 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

Jaundice 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

Theres often confusion between an anterior or posterior positioned baby, and an…

Theres often confusion between an anterior or posterior positioned baby, and an anterior or posterior positioned placenta. Both are different but this post will focus on the position of the…

27 April 2022

ROUND 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

Toxic erythema of the newborn (also known as erythema toxicum, erythema toxicum…

Toxic erythema of the newborn (also known as erythema toxicum, erythema toxicum neonatorum, milk spots, baby acne and newborn rash) is an extremely common rash seen in infants. It affects as…

31 May 2021

Do 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

So 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

Waters 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

Heard 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