Meanderings in Midwifery

AJ was born on 18th November at 14.59 by Keilland forceps at 40+8, following a 16 hour labour, weighing in at 9lb 1oz. His weight was a bit of a surprise, but the forceps weren't really as I have a family history of malposition; Mum laboured OP with both me and my sister, and my sister had a persistent...

Hello people! Just a very quick note fishing for congratulations Our first son was born at 14.59 on Wednesday 18th November weighing an eye-watering 9lb 1oz. Plenty more details will follow because I'd love to share the labour and birth with you guys, AND I've got some fantastic pics, including some...

Up at silly o'clock again. Just seem to have got into a bad habit of waking up too much when I go for my middle of the night pitstop. Can never get comfy again and get paranoid about disturbing Mr Bunny's sleep (it's bad enough at the best of times!)

Otherwise 'Nibbler' is coming along...

Another breath of relief as another milestone is reached. Feeling very pregnant now, and slowing down a little - finding myself falling asleep in front of the TV which is something I've never really done before. Easing off on work, doing just 2 shifts a week during the holidays after a bit of a health...

[inspired by TP's last Blog entry I wanted to write about something that's been on my mind recently]

I've got a passionate interest in Cultural Competence in Midwifery (I wrote an article for the SM.net newsletter last year) but sometimes worry that people will think my interest - as a...