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Here at Thrive Mama our mission is to help get the best out of students, midwives and mamas.

We have the tools for student midwives, new grads and experienced midwives to help provide the best care for mama and to watch them THRIVE...

10/12/2025

Did you know that eating 6 dates a day from 36 weeks has research-backed benefits for labour?

Several studies have shown that women who ate 6 dates daily in late pregnancy experienced:

✨ Higher Bishop scores (better cervical readiness)
✨ More spontaneous labours
✨ Less need for induction or augmentation
✨ Shorter early (latent) labour
✨ Greater cervical dilation on admission

Dates don’t start labour, but they can help your body be more prepared for when it happens. How cool!

Nutrient-dense, delicious, and totally natural… a sweet little evidence-based boost for the final weeks 🌸 Some mama's like to add them to their smoothies, while others like to drizzle nut-butter and dark chocolate on them, while others just eat them as is!

Always chat with your midwife if you have gestational diabetes or specific dietary needs or are wanting more information on this!

05/12/2025

Needing ideas for Christmas, Baby shower's or wanting to spread the love to that mama or new mama to be, here are my top rated gifts I see used and loved by mama's every single day! Thank me later mama x

01/12/2025

Surviving the first weeks postpartum isn’t about doing more, it’s about slowing down, softening expectations, and giving yourself permission to heal.
Your body is recovering, your hormones are shifting, and you’re learning your baby one cuddle, cry & feed at a time.

Here are the things that truly matter in those first weeks:
✨ Rest
✨ Nourishing food
✨ Accepting help or asking for it
✨ Skin-to-skin
✨ Protecting your mental health
✨ Keeping things simple
✨ Celebrating the little wins

If these days feel tender, messy, emotional, or overwhelming, you’re not failing. You’re normal. You’re healing. You’re doing an incredible job.

You don’t have to do this alone mama✨

14/09/2025

🎶 Music in Labour & Birth 🎶

Did you know that music can be a powerful tool during labour and birth? Whether it’s soft piano, rainfall, worship or your favourite feel-good playlist, the right soundtrack can:

-Lower stress
-Help regulate breathing
-Distract from pain
-Support rhythm during contractions
-Create a calm, safe space for you and baby

Everyone’s vibe is different—some prefer ambient sounds, others want Beyoncé on repeat. The key? Choose what makes YOU feel empowered, safe, and grounded, I’ve seen the power of a good playlist work magic in the labour space so I curated my favourite, calming songs mixes with some classics you can use or grab Inspo from for you own labour/birth and if you’re a midwife or student, having this playlist to offer mamas in labour is always handy!♥️

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5X8YFVoGsXlBCNCI4vNxxH?si=7891d4fd847e4ade
Link in Bio!

04/09/2025

You asked and we listened⚠️ NEW DILATION BEADS ⚠️ you heard that right…
It’s about time we added new options to your badge reel! Introducing 5 new dilation bead options and a re-vamp of our OG dilation beads which are now longer lasting, better quality and have the cutest baby feet on the ends of them! I’m obsessed🩷💚❤️🩵🧡💙💛💜
I cannot wait to see you rocking your new dilation beads and for those of you who are new here our Dilation Beads are an essential learning tool for student midwives, midwives in practice, and educators. Designed to give a clear, hands-on understanding of cervical dilation, these beads provide a practical and visual way to measure progress during labour. Each bead represents a specific centimetre measurement, allowing learners to build confidence in recognising dilation sizes and supporting women in labour with accuracy and care. Each bead is 1cm to represent a centimetre of dilation! 10 beads being fully dilated! With these amazing aids you’ll be acing each and every vaginal exam and give yourself the gift of confidence with our cute, durable and educational beads.
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31/08/2025

Let’s talk Fetal Monitoring in Labour

Doppler (Intermittent listening)
✔️ Simple, non-invasive, lets you move freely
⚠️ Only “snapshots,” may miss subtle changes
CTG (Continuous trace)
✔️ Real-time picture of baby + contractions
⚠️ Can limit movement + increase interventions
Fetal Scalp Electrode (FSE)
✔️ Most accurate, beat-to-beat heart rate
⚠️ Invasive, needs waters broken, small infection risk

Low-risk → Doppler
High-risk/concerns → CTG
Poor trace/need accuracy → FSE

Every birth is unique—your team will recommend and inform you on the safest option for you + baby👶🏻

08/08/2025

Welcome to the third trimester (weeks 28–40)! Baby’s growing fast—putting on steady weight, developing lungs, and getting ready for the outside world. Meanwhile, mama is soaking up every kick, prepping for labor, and trying to rest (between the bathroom trips 😅) The finish line is in sight! 💛

30/07/2025

The stages of Breastmilk✨🤱
How amazing is the human body?!

28/07/2025

No words can describe the feeling when your first born becomes a big sibling!
When your baby meets your baby...

Introducing your toddler/child or teen to their new sibling is a moment full of wonder, big feelings, and love you didn’t know could stretch so wide 💛

There may be cuddles, confusion, curiosity — and that’s all okay.
This is the beginning of a beautiful (sometimes messy!) sibling story, written one snuggle, one side-eye, one shared toy at a time.

Take it slow. Give them grace. And remember, your heart just grew double. 💫

26/07/2025

Did you know...

Talking, singing, or reading to your baby helps build early bonding — before they’ve even arrived earthside✨❤

23/07/2025

Another highly requested/asked questions... Whats an ARM/Artificial rupture of membranes and why are they done? 💦
Also known as “breaking your waters,” ARM is a procedure used to intentionally rupture the amniotic sac during labour. It’s done by your midwife or doctor using a sterile tool (often an amnihook) to help speed up labour, monitor baby more closely, or when things have slowed down.

It can be helpful — but it’s not without risks. Once your waters are broken, there's an increased chance of infection, and labour may become more intense quickly.

✨ Informed consent is key. You can always ask:

Is it necessary right now?

What are the pros and cons?

🤍 Your body, your baby, your birth. You’ve got the right to know and choose what feels right for you and important to know some babies are born in their sacks! Not always necessary to break them but important to know why we offer them in labour!

21/07/2025

Your newborn’s world is a little blurry at first!

At birth, babies can only see about 20cm in front of them — just the perfect distance to focus on your face while feeding or cuddling🤍

They love bold, high-contrast patterns (like black & white), and over the first few months, their vision sharpens and colours come alive 🌈

So don’t be surprised if your baby stares at you like you’re the most fascinating thing in the world — to them, you are 💛

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