The Herts Midwife

30/08/2024

Posted • ✨ An en-caul birth on the road!! ✨
Here’s an incredible birth story of a baby born still enclosed within the amniotic sac. ❤

“The human body is truly an amazing thing. 8.5.2017 at about 10am I started having contractions. I was only 29 weeks and 4 days so I just figured they were Braxton hicks and decided to wait it out. After about 45 minutes of consistent contractions that were increasing in intensity I decided I should probably go in. I there in some clothes. Grabbed my daughter some clothes, her my fiance And I left for the hospital. I dropped my daughter to her God mommy Nicole  And headed to the hospital. Well the contractions continued to get closer together and more intense and before I knew it I knew it was time to push. I called 911 because I was so scared. They couldn’t understand me between the screams with contractions. So I handed the phone to my fiance. 
I pulled my pants off and reached down, sure enough his head was right there. I pushed one time and my miracle baby was here. When I looked down I realized he was still completely wrapped in the amniotic sac. The dispatcher told us to pull over. But I knew we would make it to the hospital before they would make it to us. So I told Ean to keep driving. I was so scared. My Fiance was so calm driving and on the phone with 911. At first the baby was still and all I could do was pray he would be okay. And then I rubbed his face with my thumb and he pulled his little hands and feet up to his face as if he understood my prayers and wanted to reassure us he was okay. About 7 minutes passed that I held this miracle baby in my hands until we made it to the hospital. A familiar face came running out and grabbed my baby. He was born an caul. This happens 1 in every 80,000 births. Usually during c-section.  He was 3lb 1oz. He doing wonderful all things considered all He went through I know he’s going to be an awesome little man! ❤ he is truly a miracle baby. We are so blessed to be his parents.”

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11/01/2024

Continuous support throughout pregnancy and after baby arrives!
(Home visits also available depending on location)
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03/01/2024

17/11/2023

As I set my Shabbat table today I think of all those that can't do this.
The ones that are not with family and who's family that are missing ❤️🇮🇱

08/11/2023

I saw this yesterday on Facebook and it just felt so powerful I had to share it.

Day after day I scroll Instagram and people are forgetting that lives have been lost on BOTH sides.
I do not condone war and I am not blind towards the events that are occurring in G*za

Does anyone remember that 1 month and 1 day ago the horrible events that took place?

Hostages are STILL missing.

We need to speak more about how on October 7th the world became a very scary place for Jewish people to live

Speak up and be proud of who you are and where you have come from 🇮🇱✡️

11/10/2023

Midwifery is a noisy job..
Women scream, partners shout, machines bleep, feet run on the corridor, water splashes & paperwork rustles. The music of birth culminates in the sweetest sounds
But sometimes babies slip into this world silent and sleeping
Sometimes the room waits chilled. Words unspoken. Hearts barely beating as they wait for the inevitable silence.
Hoping against all hope that a beautiful cry will rend the still air.
Instead the silence is broken only by tears and mothers lament.

Ours is a vocal job. We offer encouragement. Cheer leaders, personal trainers, eternal optimists. We hold her hand, guide her way. To a joyful conclusion.

But sometimes mothers labour with broken dreams. Our love and care cannot heal their pain. Sometimes we carry the mother to the edge of the abyss, a place we cannot follow and soft words ring hollow.

Midwifery is a painful job. We quietly care. Careful not the intrude but anxious to do what we can. Aware that these precious moments are all they have. A few cuddles, photos & footprints. Robbed of a lifetime of memories crammed into what time they have.

We leave this place on the longest drive home. With shattered hearts and heavy shoulders. We would take their pain if we could. Sometimes no reason and explanation. Unexpected quiet.

We return the next day, weary & worn. Questioning ourselves and our skills. Then we wipe our eyes, replace our smiles and take a deep breath. Cheerfully we walk into another day. Another story ❤️

Words by Katherine Mabey

07/10/2023

This acronym is an excellent tool for any decision that you need to make.
Using this antenatally or during labour will ensure that you make an informed and evidence based decision.
One that is right for YOU and YOUR journey.

Benefit
Risk
Alternative
Intuition
Nothing

What is the benefit of accepting what is being offered?
Are there any risks?
Is there an alternative to what is being offered/suggested?
What is your gut telling you is right to do?
What if I/we did nothing?

04/10/2023

Regardless if breastfeeding or formula feeding, nappy output should be the same. Good output is a reassuring indicator that your baby is having enough milk.

📞Please speak with your midwife or health visitor if you have any concerns!

Day 0-2 : 2-3 wet nappies and 1-2 dirty nappies.

Day 3: 3 or more wet nappies. At least 2 or more dirty nappies.

Day 4-6: 5 or more wet/heavy nappies. At least 2 dirty nappies (may only be the size of a £2 coin!)

22/09/2023

Happy Birthday Lenny ❤️
22/09/2019

21/09/2023

During pregnancy it is so important for expectant parents to be aware of all options and outcomes when it comes to labour & birth.
That's why it is vital to do some research into your antenatal education options- ensure you are choosing someone who will provide you all round, encompassing & evidence based information.

14/09/2023

💦SROM💦
Spontaneous rupture of membranes

The waters that surround your baby is called liquor. It does not really have a smell to it.

Your waters can break before contractions begin, during labour or like the picture above- during the birth!

Your waters should be clear/slightly straw coloured or a light pink. Green colour is a sign your baby has passed meconium. In this case- please come contact your midwife/triage

Once the waters break usually you continue to leak right up to the time baby arrives!

29/07/2023

❤️ my kids ..

But ... full time summer camp is honestly the most sensible thing all round. For everyone's sanity 🤗