Faithful Guardians Midwifery Service

04/25/2026

🍉 Conclusion: Adding watermelon to the diet after hospital discharge for hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) improves bodyweight, HG symptoms, appetite, wellbeing and satisfaction. Watermelon 🍉

This study was registered with the center's Medical Ethics Committee (on 21/05/2019; reference number 2019327-7262) and the ISRCTN on 24/05/2019 with trial identification number: ISRCTN96125404 . First participant was recruited on 31/05/ 2019.

04/24/2026

Imagine if trees boosted your WiFi, charged your phone, and optimized your algorithm…

We’d have forests on every corner, people hugging oak trees like they’re routers, and “plant a tree” would be the hottest tech hack of 2026.

But oxygen?
Lower cortisol?
Better sleep?
Stronger immunity?

Eh… apparently not trending enough.

Meanwhile, the most powerful “biohack” is still free:
Go outside.
Get sunlight in your eyes (the natural kind).
Let your kids get dirty.
Stand barefoot on something that isn’t tile.

Nature isn’t basic.
It’s just been wildly under-marketed.

Happy Earth Day 🌎

04/11/2026

Happy birthday to this amazing mama!

This is a baby born in the caul (waterbag). During a pandemic. His mother chose a homebirth when the virus began making all the rules. I was the midwife but I missed it by about 15 minutes. She was in good hands with her mother and her sister and her husband on the phone with me. Her mother-in-law caught this photo of her mother and her sister catching her baby. I find this so completely amazing! Many a professional birth photographer could only hope to catch a moment this precious and sacred. I am sharing this with permission. ❤️

03/17/2026

https://youtu.be/NVS2Spi1gYY?si=DfP1Pa1TwhEZCdnZ

A beautiful example of a first baby birth. So long n hard n so real…..

Aileeah Here: Just a fun tid-bit - I added 1 minute of footage for every hour I was in labor 🖤 In celebration of our baby girls 2 month birthday, we invite ...

03/11/2026

So true and sweet....

01/27/2026

01/03/2026

Standing, squatting, hands and knees, sitting, on your back, on your side...any position YOU want needs to be acceptable to your provider. What position did you deliver in?

12/23/2025

❣️I love to turn into a photographer at births ❣️ Doesn't she look like the midwife who just handed the baby to his mother? 🩷

12/23/2025

Because I'm a mother, I think of Mary and how strong I know she had to be. Because I'm a midwife I hope she had one with her. Because every mother deserves a midwife. ❣️

12/23/2025

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Experiencing bleeding in early pregnancy can be really scary, especially when you don't know what is causing it - our mind usually jumps to the worst conclusion.
One possible cause is a subchorionic hematoma (SCH), this is a collection of blood between the uterus and the gestational sac. It is one of the most common causes of first-trimester bleeding.
✔ SCH occurs in around 3% of pregnancies.
✔ Some women may not experience symptoms, while others notice vaginal bleeding or spotting.
✔ SCH is usually detected via ultrasound.
✔ In most cases, SCH resolves on its own without treatment. However, it is essential to consult your midwife or doctor for individual advice for your pregnancy.
While SCH can be concerning, most women go on to have healthy pregnancies. If you experience any bleeding in pregnancy, always seek medical advice to ensure the best care for you and your baby.

12/05/2025

11/14/2025

"There’s no shame in starting over. Every day is a new chance to choose healing. Remember, we recover in community - not perfection. One honest step at a time.” - Dr. Tamara Mackroy, Substance Use Recovery for Parents Group Leader

Now available for all parents from pregnancy to three years postpartum, join us for our free, online Substance Use Recovery for Parents support group! You are not alone - we're here to help 💙

Learn more and register for our Substance Use Recovery for Parents Support Group: https://loom.ly/hNGK8Zw