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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...
Freeflow: Involving Children in Gardening
Abbie Tomson Midwife MSc, BSc, Yoga Teacher, Project Lead at All4Birth @enevlorel @All4Birth Summary Gardening is more than just planting seeds and watching them grow; it’s an opportunity to nurture a child’s natural curiosity, patience, and connection to the world...
Freeflow: Sustainable Parenting
Abbie Tomson Midwife MSc, BSc, Yoga Teacher, Project Lead at All4Birth @enevlorel @All4Birth Summary Parenting is a journey filled with choices—big and small. From the moment we bring new life into the world, we make decisions that shape our children’s health,...
Freeflow- Understanding Preterm Birth: Current Knowledge, Research and Evidence in the UK
Abbie Tomson Midwife MSc, BSc, Yoga Teacher, Project Lead at All4Birth @enevlorel @All4Birth Summary Preterm birth, defined as birth before 37 weeks of gestation, remains a significant concern and is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. In the UK,...
Factsheet-Baby-Led Weaning: A Brief Guide
Abbie Tomson Midwife MSc, BSc, Yoga Teacher, Project Lead at All4Birth @enevlorel @All4Birth Summary When your little one starts showing signs of being ready for solid foods, it’s an exciting milestone! However, navigating the world of weaning can be overwhelming with...