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Factsheet: Caesarean Section Recovery
Caitlin Reid Physio Caitlin. @Aprivewellness. Bachelor of Physiotherapy - University of Melbourne. Cert 3&4 fitness. Registered with Australian & NZ Physiotherapy Boards. @all4birth Summary Wondering how long caesarean-section recovery takes? I wondered this...
Factsheet: Understanding Skincare Safety in Pregnancy: What Every Mum Should Know
Simone Parenti Tech professional and co-founder of MamaSkin, London, UK @mamaskin.app Summary When my wife Martina became pregnant with our second child, Auri, she started checking every skincare label in the house. We quickly realised how confusing ingredient lists...
Book Review: Welcome to The World: A Doulas Guide to the Magic of Birth by Isis Mesa-Rubin
Book Review: Welcome to The World: A Doulas Guide to the Magic of Birth by Isis Mesa-Rubin Reviewed by: Abbie Tomson, NHS Continuity of Carer Midwife and All4Birth Digital Lead Publication date: 21/10/2025 by Blue Balloon Books Number of pages: 26 Price £14.99...
Book Review: Pregnancy and Birth, A Graphic Guide By Laura Godfrey-Isaacs and Lilly Williams
Book Review: Pregnancy and Birth, A Graphic Guide By Laura Godfrey-Isaacs and Lilly Williams Reviewed by: Keren Williams, retired midwife and health journalist Publication date: 06/11/2025 by Icon Books Number of pages: 179 Price £16.99 Paperback ISBN Number: 978...
Freeflow: Supporting Parents Through Surrogacy: Avoiding Exclusion at Birth
Michael Johnson-Ellis Co-Founder & Co-CEO | My Surrogacy Journey @officialmysurrogacyjourney Summary Creating families through surrogacy requires healthcare professionals to embrace a fundamentally different approach, one built on inclusion, empathy, and deep...
Freeflow: Supporting Mental Health in Pregnancy After Loss
Amneet Graham Chair and Founder, Willow’s Rainbow Box (1186779) @willowsrainbowbox Summary This article explores the impact of pregnancy after loss on mental health and how the charity ‘Willow’s Rainbow Box’ can support families on this journey. What we know Pregnancy...
Book Review: Real Food for Gestational Diabetes
Book Review: Real Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols Published: 2015 Publisher: Lily\Nichols Pages: 190 RRP: £18.41 (paperback) £9.99 (Kindle) Paperback ISBN 978-0986295003 BOOK REVIEW Lily Nichols’ Real Food for Gestational Diabetes aims to challenge...
Book Review: How Babies Sleep: A Factful Guide to the First 365 Days and Nights By Helen L. Ball
Book Review: How Babies Sleep: A Factful Guide to the First 365 Days and Nights By Helen L. Ball Review By: Abbie Tomson, NHS Continuity of Carer Midwife and All4Birth Digital Lead Year of Publication: 2025 Publisher: Cornerstone Press Number of Pages: 336 Price:...
Factsheet: Understanding Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy
Sheena Byrom Midwife and Director, All4Maternity @sheena_byrom Why Nutrition Matters in Pregnancy When you're pregnant, eating well is one of the best things you can do for your baby and for yourself. A healthy, balanced and culturally appropriate diet supports your...
Freeflow: Planning for Pregnancy after Birth Trauma
Dr Jenna Brough Perinatal Clinical Psychologist @dr.jenna.psychologist Summary With the highest incidence of birth trauma [1] and subsequent PTSD [2] occurring after first births, trauma can leave lasting psychological scars for parents contemplating another...