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From Birth Sensory®
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Birth Sensory® learns how you respond to sound, touch, movement and communication, then turns it into a personalised birth plan you can print and share with your birth team. Created by registered midwife Marley Henry.
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Any more to add? Oh also, having a phone conversation without being interrupted by a child asking for a snack (after they had spent the previous hour not saying a word to me) Parenthood changes…
4 November 2024
PostFeeling like everyone and everything wants a piece of you?
Feeling like everyone and everything wants a piece of you? Becoming a parent adds a new meaning to the word time. Often, our expectations of parenting before becoming parents are way off,…
24 April 2024
PostUnderstanding numbers and Risk when making informed decisions about any aspect of your…
Understanding numbers and Risk when making informed decisions about any aspect of your health/maternity care. Have you ever heard words to the effect of "50% increased risk of..." or "number of…
11 June 2021
PostBirth can be intense!
Birth can be intense! Birth can make you say things you never normally would. . Some women are calm and quiet Some will scream and shout Some will use the 'F' and 'C' words more in one hour than…
6 September 2020
PostHappy Sunday!
Happy Sunday! Hope we are all in for a relaxing day 😘 . . . . . . . . .
7 October 2018
CarouselWhy are Caesareans called Caesareans, is it really about Julius Caesar?
Why are Caesareans called Caesareans, is it really about Julius Caesar? Sarah from @the_baby_experience shared her thoughts when creating this post.... "Hail Caesar! Women want their births…
20 January 2021
CarouselEver 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
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
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
PostCervical 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
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Birth worker download pack discount for the next 24 hours only! As some of you know, I am also the founder of @childbirthdownloads for birth workers. . I have designed a whole heap of…
30 July 2020
PostBirth partners can help throughout any stage of labour
Birth partners can help throughout any stage of labour. No matter who your birth partner is - the baby's father, your mum, friend, sister etc, their role is more than simply watching the baby…
18 April 2020
PostNo matter who your birth partner is - the baby's father, your mum, friend, sister etc,…
No matter who your birth partner is - the baby's father, your mum, friend, sister etc, their role is more than simply watching the baby enter the world. It can be a long and tiring process for…
13 October 2019