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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...
Freeflow: Cervical Screening in the UK: What You Need to Know
Abbie Tomson Midwife MSc, BSc, Yoga Teacher, Project Lead at All4Birth @enevlorel @All4Birth Summary Cervical screening, commonly referred to as a smear test, is a vital part of women’s healthcare in the UK. It plays a major role in the early detection and prevention...
Book Review: Practical Breastfeeding: An Illustrated Guide for Parents by Caoimhe Whelan
Book Review: Practical Breastfeeding: An Illustrated Guide for Parents by Caoimhe Whelan Review By Sheena Byrom OBE, Consultant Midwife Published: 2025 Publisher: Canbury Press Pages: 354 RRP: £16.37 (paperback) £7.99 (Kindle) Paperback ISBN 978-1914487392 BOOK...
Freeflow: Helping Toddlers Deal with ‘Big Emotions’
Abbie Tomson Midwife MSc, BSc, Yoga Teacher, Project Lead at All4Birth @enevlorel @All4Birth Summary As parents, we often wish we could shield our children from life's ups and downs, especially when those emotions seem overwhelming. But for toddlers, “big emotions” —...
Factsheet: Understanding and Managing Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB)
Dr. Anna Byrom Founding Director, CEO, All4Maternity @acbmidwife @All4Birth What is Heavy Menstrual Bleeding? Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a common condition that affects many women and people who menstruate. It can cause significant disruptions to daily life and...