My Holistic Midwife

09/04/2026

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08/04/2026

😳When you first go into the operating theatre it can feel really overwhelming with so many people milling about.

🆔🪪Knowing who these people are and what their jobs are can go a long way in helping you to feel more at ease.

1. Your Birth Partner, they sit by your head to share the moment baby arrives.

2. The Obstetricians are a lead surgeon and an assistant surgeon who help birth your baby

3. The Anaesthetist is the doctor who manages your pain relief and monitors your vitals. 💉

4. The ODP (Operating Department Practitioner) works alongside the anaesthetist

5. The Scrub Nurse assists the surgeons

6. The Midwife’s focus is on you and your baby

7. The Paediatrician is always there to support your baby if they need help.

******* Sometimes student doctors and midwives will ask if they can be present. You can state your preferences around this in your birth preferences/plan. x Christine

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07/04/2026

💬If this is something that trouble or worries you, please speak with your healthcare team as they can discuss your options and support you with this x Christine ❤️

06/04/2026

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04/04/2026

👂I hear it all the time that a caesarean birth section is the easy way out. Make no mistake, having a belly birth is major abdominal surgery 🙌

To bring your baby into the world, your surgical team have to carefully navigate 7️⃣ different layers of your abdomen.

🧐Each layer is handled with precision (literally) to keep you and your baby safe.

🧘🏽‍♀️The recovery involved in healing those 7 layers is not the walk in the park that some people make it out to be.

✨Whether your caesarean birth was a planned choice or a life saving necessity, your body has performed something pretty amazing.

💪You haven’t missed out on giving birth, you’ve actually gone one better and navigated a complex surgical birth with strength and courage.

My Tip 👉If you’re recovering right now, remember that your body is doing a massive amount of invisible work behind that abdominal scar. Rest isn’t a luxury, it’s essential for your recovery.

Did you know there were 7 layers involved? Let’s drop a ❤️ for all our belly birth warriors in the comments 👇 x Christine

03/04/2026

02/04/2026

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01/04/2026

This one is for all the new moms and dads deep in the trenches right now, I see you 👀

Send this to anyone that tells you to “make sure to ask if you need anything” 😂

01/04/2026

📵In an effort to protect the “holistic integrity” and privacy of the birthing environment, new government guidelines will require all electronic devices, including smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets to be surrendered to the attending midwife and placed in a lead lined “Frequency Box” for the duration of active labor.

📲The Minister stated that “Technological Interference” has been shown to disrupt the natural flow of oxytocin.

🤳Please note this applies to all birth partners and visiting family members as well!

30/03/2026

🏃‍♀️Labour is often compared to running a marathon.

🍫Chocolate is a great quick-release energy. While 12 tonnes is overkill, a bit of chocolate or a balanced snack can be a great mood and energy booster.

******Earlier today, March 30, 2026, a truck carrying 12 tonnes of bars (over 413,000 individual units) vanished while in transit from Italy to Poland.

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30/03/2026

☎️When to mention it to Your Midwife or Doctor

While usually harmless, you should bring it up at your next antenatal checkup if you notice:

💦You can’t seem to quench your thirst, it may be a sign of gestational diabetes.

🔥Burning sensation in your mouth, this could indicate a yeast infection (thrush) in the mouth.

🥃Try to avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol, as they can actually make dryness worse in the long run.

⚖️This is not medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only