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Factsheet: Vaginal Birth After Caesarean: options, success rates, what improves success, and why it matters
Abbie Tomson Continuity of carer Midwife in the NHS and All4Birth Lead @all4birth Summary VBAC is a clinically safe option for many after one previous LSCS, and overall success is ~72–75%. A prior vaginal birth is one of the strongest positive predictors (often...
Factsheet: Neurodivergent and pregnant: how to make maternity care feel manageable (and how to ask for what you need)
Laura Spence Founder and ADHD Midwife NeuroNatal Academy C.I.C @rosiewithapen Summary Pregnancy and birth can feel intense for anyone. Your body changes quickly, sleep can shift, appointments can pile up, and emotions can run high. If you’re neurodivergent (for...
The Autism Friendly Guide to Pregnancy Birth and the Fourth Trimester By Aimee Grant (author)
The Autism Friendly Guide to Pregnancy Birth and the Fourth Trimester By Aimee Grant (author) Review By: Kizzy Lynch - Independent Midwifery Consultant and Disability Advocate Jessica Kingsley publishers 343pp £19.99 Hardback or paperback ISBN number 978-1-83997-860-9...
Factsheet: Finding Strength: Building a Support System in IVF Pregnancy
Rosie Buckley Freelance Writer for Women’s Health @rosiewithapen Summary Starting the journey of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) can be both joyful and emotionally challenging. The possibility of achieving pregnancy brings hope, but the process can also bring...
Fact Sheet: Iron and Women’s Health Across the Life Course
Fact Sheet: Iron and Women’s Health Across the Life Course All4Birth – Helping You Thrive at Every Stage of Life Author: Sheena Byrom, Midwife and Director, All4Maternity Follow on social media: @sheena_byrom Why Iron Matters So Much for Women Iron is an essential...
Birth, Bonding and Baby Behaviour By Carmen Power
Birth, Bonding and Baby Behaviour: Understanding the Links Between Childbirth Experience and Early Infant Behaviour By Carmen Power Review By: Laura Moya Falcon Year of publication: October 26, 2025 Name of publisher: Springer Nature. Number of pages:242 pages Price:...
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...