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Here at Thrive Mama our mission is to help get the best out of students, midwives and mamas.

We have the tools for student midwives, new grads and experienced midwives to help provide the best care for mama and to watch them THRIVE...

14/09/2025

🎶 Music in Labour & Birth 🎶

Did you know that music can be a powerful tool during labour and birth? Whether it’s soft piano, rainfall, worship or your favourite feel-good playlist, the right soundtrack can:

-Lower stress
-Help regulate breathing
-Distract from pain
-Support rhythm during contractions
-Create a calm, safe space for you and baby

Everyone’s vibe is different—some prefer ambient sounds, others want Beyoncé on repeat. The key? Choose what makes YOU feel empowered, safe, and grounded, I’ve seen the power of a good playlist work magic in the labour space so I curated my favourite, calming songs mixes with some classics you can use or grab Inspo from for you own labour/birth and if you’re a midwife or student, having this playlist to offer mamas in labour is always handy!♥️

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5X8YFVoGsXlBCNCI4vNxxH?si=7891d4fd847e4ade
Link in Bio!

04/09/2025

You asked and we listened⚠️ NEW DILATION BEADS ⚠️ you heard that right…
It’s about time we added new options to your badge reel! Introducing 5 new dilation bead options and a re-vamp of our OG dilation beads which are now longer lasting, better quality and have the cutest baby feet on the ends of them! I’m obsessed🩷💚❤️🩵🧡💙💛💜
I cannot wait to see you rocking your new dilation beads and for those of you who are new here our Dilation Beads are an essential learning tool for student midwives, midwives in practice, and educators. Designed to give a clear, hands-on understanding of cervical dilation, these beads provide a practical and visual way to measure progress during labour. Each bead represents a specific centimetre measurement, allowing learners to build confidence in recognising dilation sizes and supporting women in labour with accuracy and care. Each bead is 1cm to represent a centimetre of dilation! 10 beads being fully dilated! With these amazing aids you’ll be acing each and every vaginal exam and give yourself the gift of confidence with our cute, durable and educational beads.
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31/08/2025

Let’s talk Fetal Monitoring in Labour

Doppler (Intermittent listening)
✔️ Simple, non-invasive, lets you move freely
⚠️ Only “snapshots,” may miss subtle changes
CTG (Continuous trace)
✔️ Real-time picture of baby + contractions
⚠️ Can limit movement + increase interventions
Fetal Scalp Electrode (FSE)
✔️ Most accurate, beat-to-beat heart rate
⚠️ Invasive, needs waters broken, small infection risk

Low-risk → Doppler
High-risk/concerns → CTG
Poor trace/need accuracy → FSE

Every birth is unique—your team will recommend and inform you on the safest option for you + baby👶🏻

08/08/2025

Welcome to the third trimester (weeks 28–40)! Baby’s growing fast—putting on steady weight, developing lungs, and getting ready for the outside world. Meanwhile, mama is soaking up every kick, prepping for labor, and trying to rest (between the bathroom trips 😅) The finish line is in sight! 💛

30/07/2025

The stages of Breastmilk✨🤱
How amazing is the human body?!

28/07/2025

No words can describe the feeling when your first born becomes a big sibling!
When your baby meets your baby...

Introducing your toddler/child or teen to their new sibling is a moment full of wonder, big feelings, and love you didn’t know could stretch so wide 💛

There may be cuddles, confusion, curiosity — and that’s all okay.
This is the beginning of a beautiful (sometimes messy!) sibling story, written one snuggle, one side-eye, one shared toy at a time.

Take it slow. Give them grace. And remember, your heart just grew double. 💫

26/07/2025

Did you know...

Talking, singing, or reading to your baby helps build early bonding — before they’ve even arrived earthside✨❤

23/07/2025

Another highly requested/asked questions... Whats an ARM/Artificial rupture of membranes and why are they done? 💦
Also known as “breaking your waters,” ARM is a procedure used to intentionally rupture the amniotic sac during labour. It’s done by your midwife or doctor using a sterile tool (often an amnihook) to help speed up labour, monitor baby more closely, or when things have slowed down.

It can be helpful — but it’s not without risks. Once your waters are broken, there's an increased chance of infection, and labour may become more intense quickly.

✨ Informed consent is key. You can always ask:

Is it necessary right now?

What are the pros and cons?

🤍 Your body, your baby, your birth. You’ve got the right to know and choose what feels right for you and important to know some babies are born in their sacks! Not always necessary to break them but important to know why we offer them in labour!

21/07/2025

Your newborn’s world is a little blurry at first!

At birth, babies can only see about 20cm in front of them — just the perfect distance to focus on your face while feeding or cuddling🤍

They love bold, high-contrast patterns (like black & white), and over the first few months, their vision sharpens and colours come alive 🌈

So don’t be surprised if your baby stares at you like you’re the most fascinating thing in the world — to them, you are 💛

18/07/2025

Ahh the many positions of labour and Birth! What position did you love the most in labour and/or birth?!

Was it in the water? Gravity assisted? On your side? or did you dislike all of them?😆

15/07/2025

Midwife’s guide to your Fourth (and often most forgotten) Trimester💚
In todays world it can feel like there is a million products for everything and anything when it comes to Mum’s and babies! Although it can be extremely useful (like snot suckers😉) it can also be extremely overwhelming, expensive and unnecessary. We go over a lot of this in our Antenatal course, such as; what to pack, what to expect, what to take to the hospital vs leave at home, etc! But here’s a handy ‘Nice to have” Postpartum guide. A few honourable mentions that were missed are; Ni**le balm/cream, Breastfeeding bras (easy access and loose to avoid blocked ducts/mastitis), pack of formula and bottles as a ‘just in case’ option if you’re breastfeeding, and lastly, frozen meals (from friends/family or meal prepped prior to birth!). Hope that helps! and to learn more, check out our comprehensive online antenatal class, Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond to learn more! Link in our Bio x

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