Positive Birth Initiative

🌟 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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🌟 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. ❤️✨ 👉 SHARE this with a Mama who needs to know this! And FOLLOW for birth prep tips . . . #PregnancyWeightGain #HealthyPregnancy #PregnancyEducation #GrowingABaby #MidwifeTips #YouGotThisMama

⭐️ 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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✨You are totally amazing!✨

I love this moment - when a woman looks at me with excitement (and not fear) saying she is ready to meet her baby!

When I first start working with couples there is often - nerves, anxiety, trepidation...

😍 BUT you should be excited!!! your body is performing a beautiful miracle -
You are growing a whole new human being!

Gaining understanding of this and what you can do to work with your body, rather than fight against it - makes a HUGE difference!

Visualise and feel the excitement of meeting your beautiful baby for the first time.
Visualise your baby`s face, the tiny button nose, dazzling eyes & of course, that gorgeous newborn smell 🥰

When you do this, you are bonding with your baby and releasing beautiful positive birthing hormones 😍

🌟Throughout my career I have helped 1000's of parents to achieve a beautiful positive birth experience and I would LOVE to work with you. Check link in bio to see how we can work together ❤️