COVID-19 Vaccines and Flu Vaccines in Pregnancy
Midwife Pip Podcast Episode 81. This week I am joined by Dr Zoe Williams, a wonderful and knowledgeable face on ITV This Morning as well...
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Expert information on all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum, woman's health and fitness.
- Sep 18, 2022
CHARLOTTE'S BIRTH STORY- HOMEBIRTH.
After a lovely Sunday morning walk to try to encourage my little one to arrive (I was a week over my EDD and was booked into speak about...
- Sep 11, 2022
GEORGIA'S BIRTH STORY- PLANNED CAESAREAN SECTION.
A little backstory (Trigger Warning: PPD and anxiety): I gave birth to my first daughter Sienna, back in 2019. I was induced due to...
- Sep 4, 2022
HOLLY'S BIRTH STORY- WATERBIRTH.
The female body is incredible. I ended up in the first stage of labour for circa 36 hours which was fairly long but manageable as we did...
- Aug 14, 2022
Should I be tested for Group B Strep in Pregnancy?
What is Group B Strep, why is Group B Strep a concern in Pregnancy and should you be tested for Group B Strep? What is Group B Strep?...
- Aug 7, 2022
Top Considerations when it comes to Induction of Labour
When deciding about a labour induction it is essentially like having a set of old-fashioned weighing scales and using them to determine...
- Jul 10, 2022
AMY'S BIRTH STORY- TENS MACHINE.
Like many first time mums my due date came and went and my amazing midwife team starting discussing induction. Initially I declined as I...
- Jul 3, 2022
CHARLOTTE'S BIRTH STORY- CAESAREAN BIRTH.
I was told that my baby was going to be a big baby and I had the choice of induction or caesarean because she had to come before week 40....
- Jun 26, 2022
SARAH'S BIRTH STORY- FORCEPS BIRTH.
I woke up on my due date with back pain, which I didn't think anything of as I'd been having various aches and pains for a couple of...
- Jun 19, 2022
CHARLOTTE'S BIRTH STORY- A VERY QUICK BIRTH
In the morning of 27th November I went in to be induced, I was 9 days over my due date and baby was measuring 7lb 14oz when I had a...
- Jun 17, 2022
The 5 Best Exercises to Prepare You For Pregnancy
There are so many benefits in preparing your body prior to conception and will not only be beneficial for you, but your future baby as...
- May 20, 2022
Why You Should Be Exercising In Pregnancy
The myths that we come across and the negativity towards exercise whilst pregnant tend to come from those with very, very limited...
- May 13, 2022
Exercises for a Fitter Pregnancy
Yes, you read that right…. Time to get up and start exercising towards a fitter, healthier and more comfortable pregnancy.
- May 6, 2022
Running in Pregnancy
Those of you tuning into this blog… most definitely love running! The thought of not being able to run whilst pregnant has made you think...
- Apr 29, 2022
Posture in Pregnancy
We will damage our spine if our posture isn’t perfect… Have you ever tried to sit in ‘perfect posture’ for more than a couple of minutes…...
- Apr 22, 2022
Why you need more than a Strong Pelvic Floor and Why Kegels aren't enough.
Cough, Sneeze, Jump and Leaking Urine… You are in the right place. Whilst it isn’t uncommon to leak urine, it doesn’t mean it should be....
- Apr 7, 2022
Exercises for Pregnancy - What you need to Know!
As you probably already know, here at Midwife Pip HQ we are big advocates of Exercise in Pregnancy… Yes no more sitting on the sofa for 9...
- Mar 26, 2022
KATIE'S BIRTH STORY- PLANNED CAESAREAN BIRTH.
I want to share my c section birth story as for me it was one of the most clinical yet magical experiences of my life.... here goes I had...
- Mar 19, 2022
HILARY'S BIRTH STORY- HOME BIRTH
In life I have always been drawn to more natural ways of doing things. Having a nursing background but working as a carer in a hospital I...
- Mar 12, 2022
LAURA'S BIRTH STORY- PLACENTAL ABRUPTION
After a really smooth pregnancy with just the usual nausea and fatigue at the start I was so ready for my little one to arrive. 3 days...
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