Edwina
Edwina Sharrock a registered midwife and mother of two. She's also the founder of Birth Beat - an online antenatal course that is simple, easy and convenient to watch from the privacy of your home.
Q&A: Is it dangerous to go over 40 weeks pregnant?
You’ve been counting the weeks, and perhaps even comparing your growing bub to different sized fruit. That magical 40-week mark is close, but what happens […]
Q&A: How often should I bath my baby?
Bathing bub is relaxing and a brilliant way to create a soothing bedtime routine. But many new parents aren’t sure how often they should be […]
How to Handle Bad Body Odour During Pregnancy
Don’t worry if you suddenly find yourself on the nose when you’re expecting – body odour in pregnancy is really common. We asked our expert […]
Q&A: Is it ok to ask my midwife to take birth photos?
Getting to relive a beautiful birth through photos is truly magical. But if you’re not keen on forking out for a professional birth photographer is […]
18 ways to be a brilliant birth partner
When thinking about preparing for childbirth, most of the attention naturally goes to the mum-to-be. After all, she’s the one who’s going to be doing […]
Posterior position: everything you need to know before and during birth
Have you ever heard the term ‘posterior’? Or perhaps face-up or sunny side up? Mum’s Grapevine expert, midwife Edwina Sharrock from Birth Beat explains the posterior […]
Pregnancy and coronavirus: what you need to know
Pregnant and concerned about how the coronavirus may impact you or your baby? Mum’s Grapevine expert, midwife Edwina Sharrock from Birth Beat explains how to […]
What a mucus plug looks like (with pictures)
Getting towards the pointy end of pregnancy means every little twinge and different discharge could be a sign that things are starting to happen. Lots […]
‘Second Night Syndrome’: Essential Info for New Mums
Those first precious hours after a baby is born are usually filled with happy hormones and excited family oohing and ahhing over your adorable new […]
No-Cry Trick for Bathing Your Newborn Easily
It’s perfectly fine to be a little wary of bathing a teeny newborn, they’re so fragile (and slippery!). So we’re sharing some tricks that will […]