Recovery after a vaginal birth
Allowing yourself time to heal and recover after childbirth is not often talked about in detail. We can sometimes expect to be up and about and resuming normal life just a few days after... Read More
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Recovery after a caesarean section birth
When caesarean sections, or C Sections, are necessary they save lives, however, this type of birth is major abdominal surgery and recovery time can vary from one person to another.... Read More
How will I know if my baby has a tongue-tie?
How will I know if my baby has a tongue-tie? Parents have often heard of babies having a tongue-tie and may worry that this is something which might affect their baby at birth or in... Read More
How do I prepare for breastfeeding?
There is plenty of information available for women and families surrounding breastfeeding and how to problem solve if difficulties are encountered. However, there is less information surrounding how to prepare better for the reality and practicalities of how breastfeeding can be. We live in a... Read More
What is my pelvic floor?
Your pelvic floor is the collection of muscles and tissue which go from your tail bone at the back to your pubic bone at the front of your body. Both men and women have a pelvic floor and they essentially... Read More
Birth Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Birth trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after childbirth are used interchangeably and refer to a psychological condition that some women can experience directly after childbirth and in the following weeks, months and even years. What is PTSD? PTSD was first identified as a... Read More
Baby skin rashes
Everyone always imagines that their newborn baby’s skin will be wonderfully smooth and flawless. However, there are several different types of rashes that you could encounter on your baby’s skin, most of which are... Read More
Mother’s Day is your day!
Mother’s Day is steeped in history, as it originates from Greek and Roman times where the goddesses Rhea and Cybele-who was referred to as ‘The Great Mother of the Gods’-... Read More
Surviving Christmas with a new baby
Christmas can be hectic enough, without adding a brand new baby into the mix. If it’s baby’s first Christmas or your baby is due this Christmas period, take a step... Read More
Reflecting on our first Baby Show!
Last week, the My Expert Midwife team travelled to the capital for our exhibition debut - The Baby Show at Olympia in London! MEM OLYMPIA from Awakening Media on Vimeo.... Read More