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Did you use a birth ball? ⁣⁣As a Midwife and a PT I really encourage all mums to get one of these. They have so many be...
22/08/2026

Did you use a birth ball? ⁣
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As a Midwife and a PT I really encourage all mums to get one of these. They have so many benefits, such as relieving lower back pain, it encourages your baby in to an optimal position and can increase blood flow to the uterus. They are especially good for adapting training in the pre/postpartum period. ⁣
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However many women can buy the wrong size and sit in the wrong position and this negates any benefits you may be trying to achieve. I know, it sounds a bit ridiculous. How can someone sit on a big inflatable ball incorrectly?⁣
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Well the correct way to sit is:

🔸Square in the middle of the ball

🔸 With your legs as wide as needed to accommodate your bump (not too wide though)

🔸 Feet planted firmly on the floor.

🔸 You want to make sure your hips are PARALLEL with or ABOVE your knees. If your knees are up near your chin then the ball is too small! ⁣
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The standard rule for sizing is: ⁣
5’3 or less = 55cm ball
5’3 - 5’8 = 65cm ball ⁣
5’9 or taller = 75cm ball⁣
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An incorrect sitting position can restrict the pelvic inlet and therefore can prevent your baby from adopting an optimal position for birth. It can also encourage poor posture in the seated position and exacerbate any existing back pain. ⁣
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You can use a birth ball at any point in pregnancy. And if you are still working from home then grab one and ditch the office/dining room chair. You will thank me for it! ⁣
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There is so much talk about scar mobilisation, scar massage and the benefits of this practice…… but do you actually know...
13/08/2026

There is so much talk about scar mobilisation, scar massage and the benefits of this practice…… but do you actually know how to do it?⁣
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It can be pretty daunting, not only having a scar following a caesarean section but having to touch it and move it around. That area can feel so different post caesarean. But by desensitising, mobilising and massaging you can improve feeling, function and even the appearance of your scar. ⁣
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Adhesion and tension in a caesarean scar can affect your pelvic floor, diastasis recovery and many other things as you return to fitness. It can also help alleviate the post birth swelling around the scar site! ⁣
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So here is how to approach it (and don’t forget to hit save for later): ⁣
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𝗪𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝟎-𝟑: 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍⁣
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The first 3 weeks following your caesarean we focus on desensitisation. This is to make your scar tissue in that area less sensitive and can be done pretty soon after giving birth. You do this by using a (clean) make up brush, tissue or piece of fabric and gently running it over the scar and surrounding area. Use lots of different textures. ⁣
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𝗪𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝟑-𝟔: 𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍⁣
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This is where we start to move the skin and tissue around the scar. Don’t be afraid to use some pressure here. Move in lots of different directions (circular motion, pulling and stretching away) with varying pressure. Use one or both hands.⁣
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𝗪𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝟔-𝟏𝟐: 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐄⁣
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This is the part where we can start to use mobilisation techniques directly on your healed scar. This means circular motion, pinching the skin and moving it around, stretching it above and below and left to right. Again don’t be afraid to use pressure here. ⁣
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It really is that simple and it’s never too late to start! The best advice I can give you on this particular subject is to see a women’s health physiotherapist at least once post birth! You will never regret it! ⁣
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Some more detailed info videos on how to do this coming soon! Keep an eye out! ⁣
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Who is having or has had an August baby?
12/08/2026

Who is having or has had an August baby?

11/08/2026

I can’t with this but the opportunity to have a meconium pun was too good.

Give some men a microphone and this is the stupid 💩 you’ll hear.

TTC, pregnancy and postpartum have struggles for both parents. But they aren’t comparable. It’s not a competition and if you need me to tell you why then you need to go outside and touch grass.

Genuinely hope this is rage bait or he is going to be as useful as a knitted condom during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum 🫠

I’ll just leave this here…The due date obsession is real! People are obsessed with it.Babies rarely actually come on the...
09/08/2026

I’ll just leave this here…

The due date obsession is real! People are obsessed with it.

Babies rarely actually come on their due date, they don’t have a teeny, tiny calendar in there, they have their own plans and we don’t get to know what they are until the day!

Do you know how much I had to search to find an illustration of a v***a that I could label, that did not look like a flo...
08/08/2026

Do you know how much I had to search to find an illustration of a v***a that I could label, that did not look like a flower or was NOT just labelled as ‘va**na’….. I had to search A LOT.

It is actually really important to know your bits and what parts they actually consist of. Especially if you are going to have to make informed decisions where they are included (so basically everything from s*x to pregnancy, birth and beyond).

Colloquially we all just say va**na right…. But the va**na is not the right term for the entire thing. Let me introduce you to the v***a.

It has many parts. Think of the v***a as an engine that has different parts that do different jobs so that the engine runs properly.

This is the sort of stuff we should be taught in school, not in a quick, mandatory and cold manner from the biology teacher who can’t even say the word v***a. The female anatomy, its variety, its functions (both for reproductive health AND pleasure) should be taught in great detail so that every girl grows into a woman that owns her body without shame and can actually name the parts of it.

It wasn’t until I went to university to study midwifery that I actually learned there was way more to the area than just the c**t and the va**na…… Even on this diagram I’ve left some more features off (purely to avoid overload of info).

Have a good look at the different parts mentioned here and get to know it. Hell look at your own if you want. And remember it is ok if yours doesn’t look like an anatomical illustration - it isn’t supposed to. This is just to make identification of the different parts a bit easier. More coming soon on v***al variety!!

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01/08/2026

Microchimerism is a beautiful phenomenon.

During pregnancy, tiny cells pass between mum and baby through the placenta. These cells stay in mum’s body for years, sometimes for the rest of her life.

This means that a part of your baby may always be with you, living quietly within you. No matter of the pregnancy outcome. No matter if they grow up and fly the nest.

Many bereaved parents find comfort in knowing that their baby has left a lasting imprint, not only on their heart but also within their very being.

It’s a gentle reminder that the bond between parent and child cannot be broken.

They are with us, always 🤍

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30/07/2026

Do you wonder what actually goes on behind the drape in a caesarean birth!

It is actually really good to know this because it really puts context to how caesarean birth, whilst common, is still MAJOR ABDOMINAL SURGERY and should be treated as such when it comes to consent and decision making, as well as postpartum recovery.

Just because it is an everyday thing for us health professionals doesn’t mean it isn’t a big deal for you!

It gives you great context for that postpartum rehabilitation too!

Get the sound on and learn all about caesarean anatomy!!

(Sorry for the measurement at the start using my va**nal examination method 😂😂😂 habit 🤷🏼‍♀️)

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