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Infant Massage: The Power of Human Touch
Infant Massage: The Power of Human Touch By Avril Flynn Midwife and Childbirth Educator One of the very many lovely things I do in my job as a midwife, and have the privilege and pleasure of, is to hold newborn babies – the joy has never waned for one...
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Getting a Good Night's Sleep By Cheryl Samuels Midwife, Co-Project Lead All4Birth Instagram @the_holistic_midwife Preparing for a good night’s sleep during pregnancy begins long before your relaxing bedtime routine. Making sure you are following a...
Skin Care During Pregnancy
Skin Care During Pregnancy By Hannah Horne Midwife, Hypnobirthing and Wellbeing Practitioner Instagram @birth_wellbeing_midwife Summary There are many changes to the body during pregnancy. Skin care in pregnancy is arguably one of the lesser...
Group Singing – A Harmonious Solution for Postnatal Depression
Group Singing - A Harmonious Solution for Postnatal Depression By Lilli Murdoch Breathe Arts Health Research Instagram @breatheahr Summary This article discusses postnatal depression (PND) and how a group singing programme, Breathe Melodies...
Book Review : Labour of Love; The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner
Labour of Love; The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner by Sallyann Berresford Review by: Samuel Todd – Birth Centre Manager and Professional Midwifery Advocate, Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust Published by Dandelion Books Publication...
Book Review : Birth After Caesarean Your Journey to a Better Birth
Birth After Caesarean Your Journey to a Better Birth by Hazel Keedle Review by : Sheena Byrom OBE, Consultant Midwife Published by Praeclarus Press Publication date: 5 September 2022 Format: Paperback ISBN: 978-1-946665-58-4 Book Review When a book...
Book Review : Breastfeeding Twins and Triplets: A Guide for Professionals and Parents
Breastfeeding Twins and Triplets: A Guide for Professionals and Parents by Kathryn Stagg Book Review by Dr Maeve Anne O Connell PhD FFNMRCSI RM RGN Assistant Professor of Midwifery School of Nursing and Midwifery Fatima College of Health Sciences Abu Dhabi...
Freeflow Article: A quick guide to plus size pregnancy care
A quick guide to plus size pregnancy care. By Alice Keely Midwife Instagram @theheavyweightmidwife Summary A bit of context: my guide centres on the current UK pregnancy care guidelines from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG),...
Freeflow Article: Preconception Health from a Medical Perspective
Preconception Health from a Medical Perspective By Dr Natalie Elphinstone Obstetrician Instagram @drnatalieelphinstone Summary Before you actively start trying to conceive it's important to consider an appointment with your GP or OBGYN 2 or 3 months in...
Freeflow Article: Top tips to get breastfeeding off to a good start
Top tips to get breastfeeding off to a good start By Shaheda Yasmeen- Khan Registered midwife, Breastfeeding specialist Instagram @mother.shaheda Summary Breastfeeding is a natural thing but it doesn’t come so naturally to many women. The reason for this...