Maternology Ltd

17/03/2026

Dihydrocodeine, should be used sparingly in breastfeeding mothers.

Both the BNF and NHS England state that Dihydrocodeine should only be used at its lowest dosage and for the shortest period possible if other alternatives are available to women who are breastfeeding.

The BNF also states that ‘Specialist sources indicate caution—use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible duration; monitor infant for adverse effects, including sedation, breathing difficulties, constipation, difficulty feeding and poor weight gain.’

It is concerning to me that trust are sending home women with this opioid, without discussing this information properly and therefore interrupting breastfeeding journeys and possibly putting babies at risk.

I have discussed with my local NHsS trust, whom have welcomed the feedback and are taking this seriously and educating their team going forward.

As it would be impossible for me to contact each and every trust I wanted to get it out there to the families that are wanting to breastfeed their babies.

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05/03/2026

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27/02/2026

Discharge day always comes round way too quickly 😢. It’s been such a pleasure to look after this beautiful family 🥰. Trying to get the dogs to pose for the pic was a challenge. Will miss you all l, including the big slobbery kisses from Lilly and Sam 🐶🥰🥹

Pics shared with parents permission.

16/02/2026

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! It’s truly makes me so emotional and privileged to be able to be part of your amazing journey and to have such an impact really makes my job the best job in the world 🥹

12/02/2026

I offer NIPT from the comfort of your own home. This gives you chance to fully discuss your screening options and implications, what will happen when your result come in and gives you opportunity to ask any questions you might have.

Screening is a very personal choice and needs to be fully understood before undertaken.

The laboratories I use are based in the UK and work 6 days a week. All samples are sent the same day, express recorded delivery and results are available 2-3 days once they arrive in the labs.

Once your results are available I will contact you to share results, answer any questions and arrange follow up referrals should you recieve a high risk result. It is important to me that you feel supported and guided through the entire process.

I cover:
Worcestershire, West Midlands, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire

For more info check out my website: https://www.maternology.co.uk/private-midwifery/health-testing

06/02/2026

Feeling the appreciation today after being gifted this massive box of chocs from one of my families on such a damp Friday 💝🍫🌧️

04/02/2026

Did you know that the popular nappy cream Sudocrem can increase jaundice levels in newborn babies?

31/01/2026

Calling all pregnant mums of Cheltenham and surrounding areas.

28/01/2026

Another amazing recommendation from a client I’ve supported. It’s always so exciting when clients choose me for their subsequent pregnancies! Getting to see the little ones I’ve cared for growing and thriving is amazing 🥹🥰

20/01/2026

You all probably know that I am passionate about the importance of breastfeeding education in pregnancy. Today I undertook a chat and her mum, who doesn’t speak English was there watching. My client told me that she understood me and absolutely loved it. It just goes to show that communication comes in all forms 😊.

15/01/2026

Having sent all of the evidence to a trust using intergrow charts last year, which appeared to fall on deaf ears I am so glad that NHS England has stepped in. Individual growth charts have shown to be the far more accurate in picking up both smaller babies and bigger babies and is an intrinsic tool for monitoring fetal wellbeing. I cannot understand why a very small number of trusts are not using individualised grow charts. 🤷‍♀️

I am a small business but pay for the perinatal institute grow package in order that I can closely monitor fetal growth for my clients closely and accurately and refer appropriately where there is a concern regarding babies growth.

Following NHSE’s announcement to ban the use of Intergrowth charts by 31st March 2026, trust should consider the management of existing plots in the interim.

See our recommendations to safely manage this transition! ➡

For more information, email gap@perinatal.org.uk

15/01/2026

Lovely review from a woman who reached out for a NIPT blood test. 🥰

Screening in pregnancy is such a personal choice and families need to be given all the information and chance to ask questions in order that they can make an informed choice.

The labs I use for my NIPT testing are based in the UK and have a quick turn around, of 2-3 working days and they work Saturday. I am always super impressed at how swift they are at processing the bloods and answering any questions I might have. This is very important for bloods that can carry such an anxious wait.