Positive Birth Initiative

12/12/2024

🌟 Pregnancy Weight Gain: What’s Normal? 🌟

“I’ve gained 8kg already, and my baby will only weigh around 3.5kg — do I need to go on a diet?!”

As a midwife, I’ve heard this concern a lot!
But here’s the thing: you’re growing a lot more than just your baby! 👶💪

🤰🏼What else are you actually growing?

⭐️ Placenta
⭐️ Amniotic fluid
⭐️ Extra blood volume
⭐️ Breast tissue
⭐️ Increased uterine size
⭐️ And more!

Current guidelines suggest that for someone with a healthy pre-pregnancy weight, average pregnancy weight gain is 11-16kg. But remember — your body is unique!

Factors that can influence your weight gain:

✔️ Your pre-pregnancy BMI
✔️ Activity levels
✔️ Twins/triplets 👶👶👶
✔️ Other health conditions

The real focus?

✅ Nourishing your body and staying active in a way that feels good for you. If you’re unsure or worried, check in with your care provider! 💬

You’re not just gaining weight — you’re creating life. ❤️✨

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03/12/2024

Worried about labour pain?

Let’s clear some things up!!

😧 Labour pain is NOT something that is terrible and inflicted upon you, it’s part of your NORMAL physiology!

😍 Understanding it is the first step to managing it!!

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19/11/2024

❓Baby Still Not Engaged? - Try this!! 🟣

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If you want to help your baby to engage, using a gym ball can be great help 😊

Big movements of the pelvis - PELVIC TILTS - not only change the orientation of your pelvis BUT they also help to modify the pelvic opening, actually increasing the available space - and this may be exactly what your baby needs 😍

⭐️ These movements can also be invaluable during labour!!

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30/10/2024

29/10/2024

⭐️ 5 Benefits of Optimal Maternal Positioning ⭐️

Did you know the way you MOVE and POSITION your body can make your birth easier?

⭐️ Your body is designed for birth, and MOVEMENT and POSITIONING play a HUGE role!

📚 Here are 5 key reasons why movement and positioning matter!!

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