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todandb · 3 years

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P E R I N E A L M A S S A G E This technique can be started between 34 and 36 weeks gestation. There have been studies to show that practicing perineal massage antenatally can help reduce the chance of severe tears (3rd and 4th degree) and also the need for an episiotomy. e.g.(Ugwu et al., 2018) You need somewhere comfortable and private, clean hands, short nails, lubricant and it works best after a bath (tissue is relaxed). Begin by pressing down on the lower part of the vaginal opening, inside the perineum. Gentle downward pressure should not be sore, but you should feel a stretch. After 30seconds - move in a U-shape (see video for demo). Do this movement for 30seconds. Go back to downward pressure for 30seconds, U-shaped movement for 30 seconds and continue this pattern for a total of 3-4 times. You can practice this 3-4 times a week in the lead up to labour. Have you tried it? Will you? Any questions - let me know⬇️ #todandb #todeliveryandbeyond #pregnant #pregnancy #labour #labor #birth #postnatal #newmums #newborn #antenatal #antenataleducation #hypnobirth #hypnobirthing #hynobirthingclass #perinealmassage #antenatalinformation #pregnancytips #labourtips #due2021 #pregnant2021 #onlineantenatalclass #onlinehypnobirthing #irishmidwife #34weekspregnant #36weekspregnant #40weekspregnant (at County Mayo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQlHOqjnEiM/?utm_medium=tumblr

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todandb · 3 years

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H O B B S L I N E Otherwise known as ‘the purple line’. It is know as Hobbs line due to the Midwife Lesley Hobbs who wrote about it in 1998. Swipe right ➡️ (I had to cover some of it because of Instagrams rules) and you’ll see a purple line running along the top of the bum and up the back. It grows longer and deeper in its purple/reddish colour as labour progresses. It can be a very useful tool for care providers to help decrease the amount of vaginal examinations. A study by Shepard et al (2010) published in the BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth found that it was visible in 79% of labouring women with a medium positive correlation between the length of the purple line and cervical dilation plus the station of the fetal head. That's a fancy way of saying usually the line grew as the cervix dilated and the head went deeper in the pelvis. It was also seen to be more common in spontaneous labours. When we stand back and take in the complete picture of a labouring woman there are lots of signs the body gives us to judge progression. Discussing these with your care provider may help you avoid unnecessary Vaginal examinations and other interventions 📸 : @rushesandwaves #todandb #todeliveryandbeyond #pregnant #pregnancy #labour #labor #birth #postnatal #newmums #newborn #antenatal #antenataleducation #hypnobirth #hypnobirthing #hynobirthingclass #hobbsline #antenatalinformation #pregnancytips #labourtips #due2020 #due2021 #pregnant2020 (at Ireland (country)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHirAtinivj/?igshid=1okgn96esf45x

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todandb · 3 years

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P E R I N E A L M A S S A G E A technique that research has shown may help reduce the chance of experiencing a tear during birth. You will need - somewhere comfortable and private, clean hands, short nails, lubricant, a comfortable position (reclined is good). Your partner can also do this with you. From 34 - 36 weeks is a good time to start. Doing this for 3-4 minutes, 3-4 times a week is recommended. Sitting comfortably, press biking thumbs down inside the vaginal opening. Apply pressure for 30 seconds and then start moving thumbs in U - shape (shown in video) for 30 seconds. Repeat. This should not be painful, but you should feel some stretching. Have you tried it before? Will you try it now? Let me know in the comments⬇️ #todandb #todeliveryandbeyond #pregnant #pregnancy #labour #labor #birth #postnatal #newmums #newborn #antenatal #antenataleducation #hypnobirth #hypnobirthing #hynobirthingclass #perinealmassage #antenatalinformation #pregnancytips #labourtips #due2021 #pregnant2021 #onlineantenatalclass #onlinehypnobirthing #irishmidwife #37weekspregnant #40weekspregnant (at County Mayo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQjsW5eHQuZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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todandb · 3 years

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H O B B S L I N E Otherwise known as ‘the purple line’. It is know as Hobbs line due to the Midwife Lesley Hobbs who wrote about it in 1998. Swipe right ➡️ (I had to cover some of it because of Instagrams rules) and you’ll see a purple line running along the top of the bum and up the back. It grows longer and deeper in its purple/reddish colour as labour progresses. In darker skin the line can have a deeper colour or silvery look, but it can be harder to see than with lighter skin tones. It can be a very useful tool for care providers to help decrease the amount of vaginal examinations. A study by Shepard et al (2010) published in the BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth found that it was visible in 79% of labouring women with a medium positive correlation between the length of the purple line and cervical dilation plus the station of the fetal head. That's a fancy way of saying usually the line grew as the cervix dilated and the head went deeper in the pelvis. It was also seen to be more common in spontaneous labours. When we stand back and take in the complete picture of a labouring woman there are lots of signs the body gives us to judge progression. Discussing these with your care provider may help you avoid unnecessary Vaginal examinations and other interventions 📸 : @blackcherryphotography #todandb #todeliveryandbeyond #pregnant #pregnancy #labour #labor #birth #postnatal #newmums #newborn #antenatal #antenataleducation #hypnobirth #hypnobirthing #hynobirthingclass #hobbsline #antenatalinformation #pregnancytips #labourtips #due2021 #pregnant2021 #onlineantenatalclass #onlinehypnobirthing #irishmidwife #37weekspregnant #40weekspregnant (at Ireland (country)) https://www.instagram.com/p/COdXj-WnUzJ/?igshid=1xw40500polfx

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todandb · 3 years

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O X Y T O C I N B O O S T Hitting you with that midweek oxytocin boost again 😍😍 📸: @sabelmomentsbirth #todandb #todeliveryandbeyond #pregnant #pregnancy #labour #labor #birth #postnatal #newmums #newborn #antenatal #antenataleducation #hypnobirth #hypnobirthing #hynobirthingclass #onlinehypnobirthclass #antenatalinformation #pregnancytips #labourtips #duedate #due2021 #pregnant2021 #labouranddelivery #laboranddelivery #oxytocin #birthphotography (at County Dublin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL9DcwJnKFl/?igshid=5yvxb1o54bvb

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todandb · 3 years

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I asked the other day if anyone wanted to share something they wished they had know before they had their baby. Lots of mums got in touch with topics I will cover and lots sent quotes like this. So these messages are from one mum to another. Supportive, helpful, encouraging 🤍 There’s lots more to come but if you want to share one please feel free to comment below ⬇️ #todandb #todeliveryandbeyond #midwife #quotes #pregnant #pregnancy #pregnantquotes #positiveaffirmations #newborn #newmum #due2021 #springbaby #summerbaby #antenatalinformation #anyenatalesucation #antenatalclass #onlineanyenatalclass #hypnobirth #hypnobirthing #hypnobirthingclass #onlinehypnobirthingclass (at County Mayo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL6x20Cn-BG/?igshid=i7z61g483ogf

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todandb · 3 years

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“F A L S E” L A B O U R Have you heard of it? Want to hear some good news? It’s not a thing! What if I told you that every niggle, cramp, contraction and twinge is all contributing towards your actual labour? I know it can be frustrating when you keep thinking -tonight’s the night! You bounce on your ball, organise things to be ready to go to the hospital or get to bed in the hopes of getting some rest before it kicks off. Only to wake up the next morning and everything has stopped again! Try to not get frustrated with it. Try to think about it as if every single one of those cramps or twinges will be one less when labour really starts. Generally they are our bodies way of getting your baby into position for labour, so sometimes they are rotating baby into position (their back against your front) or getting them deeper into pelvis. This can help reduce the length of your labour when it starts since baby is already in the optimal position. I also call them warm ups - kind of like the stretches you do before exercise. They are getting your body ready for what is to come. Whatever the purpose is for you to be experiencing this - please do remember - it is not in vain! It is not false! They are real and they can be uncomfortable. But they are helping! Has any of you any experience of this? Let me know⬇️ 📸: @foxvalleybirthandbaby #todandb #todeliveryandbeyond #pregnant #pregnancy #labour #labor #birth #postnatal #newmums #newborn #antenatal #antenataleducation #hypnobirth #hypnobirthing #hynobirthingclass #onlinehypnobirthclass #antenatalinformation #pregnancytips #labourtips #duedate #due2021 #pregnant2021 (at Ireland (country)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLsOVSPHlmb/?igshid=1i6l94ec8ermq

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