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The Modern Midwife Supporting you throughout pregnancy and early motherhood, and creating a community of amazing mums.

If you’ve been following me for a while you’ll know I’m obsessed with the placenta.The placenta is one of the most fasci...
20/09/2025

If you’ve been following me for a while you’ll know I’m obsessed with the placenta.
The placenta is one of the most fascinating and least understood organs in pregnancy.
Now, researchers in Australia have managed to 3D-bioprint tiny “mini placentas” in the lab.
_ Source: University of Technology Sydney, 2025
I’d love to hear your opinion though - does this excite you, or raise concerns? Let me know

If you’ve been following me for a while you’ll know I’m obsessed with the placenta. The placenta is one of the most fasc...
20/09/2025

If you’ve been following me for a while you’ll know I’m obsessed with the placenta.

The placenta is one of the most fascinating and least understood organs in pregnancy.

Now, researchers in Australia have managed to 3D-bioprint tiny “mini placentas” in the lab.

📖 Source: University of Technology Sydney, 2025

I’d love to hear your opinion though - does this excite you, or raise concerns? Let me know 👇

So many women are told their baby is “too big” based on a scan… but here’s the truth 👇✨ Ultrasound scans were designed t...
18/09/2025

So many women are told their baby is “too big” based on a scan… but here’s the truth 👇

✨ Ultrasound scans were designed to monitor growth patterns, not predict final weight.
✨ Research shows they can be 10–15% out — that’s hundreds of grams difference.
✨ Despite this, women are often offered induction or C-section based on numbers that are more likely to be wrong than right.

That’s why it’s so important to understand what the evidence really says before making decisions in pregnancy.

🔗 Learn how to feel confident and informed inside my courses (link in bio).

📊 Over half of UK births now involve medical intervention.Caesareans alone have risen from 25% → almost 39% in less than...
15/09/2025

📊 Over half of UK births now involve medical intervention.
Caesareans alone have risen from 25% → almost 39% in less than a decade.

👉 Evidence shows intervention rates are lower in midwife-led units and at home (for low-risk pregnancies). Other things that can help include:
• Staying mobile & upright in labour
• Continuous, trusted support
• A clear, flexible birth plan

But remember: intervention isn’t a failure. It can be life-saving. What matters is feeling informed and supported in your choices.

💬 Did you feel you had enough information during your birth?

✨ If you’re pregnant, my courses give you evidence-based prep to feel confident and in control — whatever path your birth takes.

💡 Did you know you could be missing out on free prescriptions, dental care and even hundreds of pounds in grants when yo...
04/09/2025

💡 Did you know you could be missing out on free prescriptions, dental care and even hundreds of pounds in grants when you’re pregnant or have a new baby?

From exemption certificates to maternity grants and child benefit but many parents don’t realise they’re entitled to it.

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✨ Share it with a friend who’s pregnant or has a new baby

Every little bit of help counts in those early months 💕

The placenta has often been underestimated and can be seen as a temporary organ that does its job and is discarded after...
30/08/2025

The placenta has often been underestimated and can be seen as a temporary organ that does its job and is discarded after birth.

But new science suggests it’s one of the most influential organs in shaping a baby’s lifelong health.

From controlling nutrient flow to protecting against toxins, the placenta doesn’t just support pregnancy, it may also set the stage for your child’s risk of disease or wellbeing decades into the future.

This field of research (DOHaD) is growing rapidly, and the more we learn, the more respect the placenta deserves.

Thinking about induction?You’re not alone because over the last decade, induction has become much more common, rising fr...
18/08/2025

Thinking about induction?
You’re not alone because over the last decade, induction has become much more common, rising from about 1 in 4 to 1 in 3 births. But higher induction rates don’t always mean better results. Some studies even show more interventions and C-sections without noticeable improvements for mums or babies.
You’ve got choices. You can ask questions, take time and choose what aligns with you and most importantly your intuition as a mum.
Were you induced? Let me know in the comments!

Experience doesn’t replace instinct. These are 3 things I personally even as an experienced midwife, guided by instinct....
13/08/2025

Experience doesn’t replace instinct.

These are 3 things I personally even as an experienced midwife, guided by instinct. Which one resonates with you most? 💬

My online course is available for just £29.99 and reopens in September!

After watching the recent documentary, I couldn’t stop thinking…We often don’t talk about female s*xuality, we judge it...
07/08/2025

After watching the recent documentary, I couldn’t stop thinking…

We often don’t talk about female s*xuality, we judge it, shame it, or sensationalise it.
And yet, there’s almost complete silence around s*x during one of the most intimate and transformational times in a woman’s life: pregnancy.

So let’s talk about s*x in pregnancy - the physical changes, the shifting desire, the confusion and closeness.
Let’s remove the shame and bring it into the light.

Your care team will likely advise avoiding s*x if your waters have gone (SRM) or you have have:
• Placenta previa
• Concerns over the cervix length
• Bleeding
• Risk of preterm labour

Always listen to your body.

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Your body doesn’t just ‘snap back’ it works overtime to recover, rebalance and heal after birth. 💛⁠⁠From hormone shifts ...
05/08/2025

Your body doesn’t just ‘snap back’ it works overtime to recover, rebalance and heal after birth. 💛⁠
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From hormone shifts to uterine healing, night sweats to emotional waves, these changes are all part of your incredible postnatal physiology.⁠
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This post isn’t here to scare you it’s here to prepare and empower you. You deserve to know what’s happening in your body and why it matters.⁠
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📌 Save this for when you need a reminder that rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a biological necessity.
👯‍♀️ Tag a mum-to-be or new parent who’d find this helpful.
✨ Want expert guidance through birth and recovery? Head to courses.

💻My online course (only £29.99) is closing for summer break…✍️All signs ups before Monday 4th August will be in the cour...
02/08/2025

💻My online course (only £29.99) is closing for summer break…

✍️All signs ups before Monday 4th August will be in the course for 12 months!

🤗I respond to questions within the comment section and provide all customers with extra support they need.

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