My Expert Midwife
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We’re going to The Baby Show! Find us on Stand D41 at Olympia, London 19-21 October
Read more →Wow, the last 12 months have been so busy and so exciting, and next week we’ll be officially celebrating our first birthday at one of the biggest parenting events in the UK – The Baby Show at Olympia, London. This will be the first time that My Expert Midwife has exhibited and we’re really looking forward to providing exclusive show-offers across the weekend. Savings of up to £15 will only be available at the Show – we won’t be reproducing them on our website – so it really is worth a trip. Mums-to-be can also take advantage of a hand...
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What To Expect With Induction of Labour
Read more →Induction of labour is a process where your labour is started artificially using a range of different methods. There are many reasons why you might be offered induction of labour, usually due to conditions relating to yourself or your baby. A normal term pregnancy is defined as 37-42 weeks. Different trusts in the UK offer induction for post dates at varying times after 40 weeks, so check with your midwife or doctor about their local policies for this. This blog will focus on induction of labour for post dates (going over your due date) however the induction of labour process...
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What is Mastitis & What are the Symptoms?
Read more →What is Mastitis? Mastitis is a condition where one or both of your breasts becomes swollen, red, sore, hot, lumpy and often painful to touch. It is more commonly found in just one breast, although both breasts can be affected at the same time. It can also be anywhere in the breast, but mainly develops in the upper areas. Mastitis can sometimes occur during the time that you are breastfeeding, as a result of your breast milk leaking into your breast tissue, and the cause is usually a blocked milk duct. Your body then has an inflammatory reaction, as it...
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4-8 weeks – from pregnancy hormones and symptoms to baby’s early developments
Read more →Welcome to the second instalment of our week-by-week pregnancy guide. Here we explore what happens during weeks 4-8 of pregnancy: Week 4 Although there are no outward, physical signs yet that you are pregnant, many changes are taking place within your body during this time. Your hormones are changing as your body starts to nurture and support your baby by providing an optimal environment for the next nine months. These hormonal changes can cause heightened emotions, tiredness and sickness. You probably won’t suspect that you are pregnant until you miss your usual period at 4-6 weeks. A pregnancy test can...
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0 - 4 weeks - From Period to Pregnant
Read more →In this new blog series we’ll be taking you week-by-week through each stage of pregnancy, from conception to birth. Read below for the first instalment on becoming pregnant: Getting Pregnant The first day of your period will be the date that everything began! The average menstrual cycle below may help to explain the timeline from your last period to your positive pregnancy test, but not everyone has a 28-day cycle: Day 1: First day of your period Day 7 – 15: Intercourse Day 14: Ovulation Day 14-15: Fertilisation Day 21: Implantation (with possible bleeding) Day 28:...
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My baby is overdue, what can I do?
Read more →A normal term pregnancy is defined as lasting between 37 and 42 weeks before the onset of labour. Some women will have their babies before 37 weeks and this is considered premature. Some women can have their baby after 42 weeks, and this is considered post mature. Going over your due date Many women become fixed upon a due date, which is usually determined by a dating scan in the UK. This date is calculated to be 40 weeks pregnant exactly. However, only around 5% of women will have their babies on their ‘due date’, but psychologically some women may...
