Cut and tears…. Possibly the single biggest fear most women have when they think about their labour. Everyone knows someone who had the worst tear, or the worst stitches etc etc. There is this a huge fear because all you know is, you have pushed something the size of a watermelon out of something the size of a lemon and it feels like it’s destroyed everything in it’s path and nothing looks nor feels like normal. So this information isn’t designed to scare you. But neither are

There is no doubt that when you are pregnant and see any sign of bleeding in any way, shape or form your mind goes into panic mode. Of course it does!! Everything is scary when you are trying to grow a tiny human. Especially if you have suffered a loss of any kind before. So this post is designed for you to arm yourself with the knowledge that allows you to recognise normal from abnormal. And when to seek help! This post was in answer to a question from a lovely lady asking i

It’s just an itch….. Right?? Itchiness is a common occcurance during pregnancy. The skin on your tummy may become itchy due to the skin stretching to accommodate your growing baby. The skin on your feet and ankles may itch slightly if you are dealing with swelling. You may even be getting prickly heat, or your skin is more sensitive to products where it wasn’t before….. This is all so very NORMAL!! I had a question from one of my antenatal mums yesterday. She was suffering fr

Look out for these posters around and about Dubai. Antenatal classes covering anything and everything you ever needed to know. Using the most up to date evidence so you can ensure you have the birth you want! Having a baby in Dubai means you have to have a thick skin and will of iron. Know your stuff and make sure you are in control and in charge of your delivery!!! ONLINE INFO ALSO AVAILABLE. The Fit Midwife xx #pregnancy #antenatal #education #prepare