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Factsheet- Hyaluronic Acid and Cervical Ripening
Sarah Thompson L.Ac., CFMP, Doula @functionalmaternity Summary Many of you may be familiar with hyaluronic acid. If you are it is most likely through skin care products and less through labour physiology. Yet, hyaluronic acid is one of the key chemicals in...
Factsheet- The Power of Antenatal Education: Why Every Expectant Parent Should Consider It
Abbie Tomson Midwife MSc, BSc, Yoga Teacher, Project Lead at All4Birth @enevlorel @All4Birth Summary Embarking on the journey of parenthood is a momentous occasion filled with excitement, anticipation, and a myriad of questions. From navigating pregnancy to preparing...
Factsheet- Thyroid Hormones and Labour Outcomes
Sarah Thompson L.Ac., CFMP, Doula @functionalmaternity Summary Recent studies have begun to connect thyroid function with poor labour outcomes. Hypothyroidism has been an under-researched part of maternal physiology because the definition of hypothyroidism in...
Factsheet- Exploring the Power of TENs Machines: A Natural Approach to Labour Pain Relief
Abbie Tomson Midwife MSc, BSc, Yoga Teacher, Project Lead at All4Birth @enevlorel Summary Childbirth is a profound experience marked by a range of sensations, including the discomfort of labour contractions. While medical interventions like epidurals offer effective...
Book Review: The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality by Kimberly Ann Johnson
Book Review: The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality by Kimberly Ann Johnson Review By Abbie Tomson, Midwife, Project Lead for All4Birth and Yoga Teacher Published: 2017 Publisher: Shambhala...
Navigating Physiology in the Fourth Trimester
Navigating Physiology in the Fourth Trimester Abbie Tomson Midwife MSc, BSc, Yoga Teacher, Project Lead at All4Birth @enevlorel Welcoming a new life into the world marks the beginning of an incredible journey for parents. While much emphasis is placed on pregnancy and...
Unveiling the Marvels of the Third Stage of Labor: Understanding Physiology and Anatomy of the Birth of the Placenta and Optimal Cord Clamping
Unveiling the Marvels of the Third Stage of Labor: Understanding Physiology and Anatomy Abbie Tomson Midwife MSc, BSc, Yoga Teacher, Project Lead at All4Birth @enevlorel As the culmination of the miraculous journey of birth, the third stage of labour marks the final...
Freeflow Article – Be the First
Jen Tapson Jen Tapson DipHB (KGH) ~ PGCE (Primary Ed) ~ BA (Hons) https://jentallbirth.wixsite.com/hypnobirthing Instagram @allbirth_hypnobirthing When you find out you’re pregnant, your mind may turn to the women who have gone before you and your wider family. Is...
Navigating the Incredible Journey of Birth: The Physiology and Anatomy of the Second Stage of Labour
Navigating the Incredible Journey of Childbirth: Unveiling the Physiology and Anatomy of the Second Stage of Labour Abbie Tomson Midwife MSc, BSc, Yoga Teacher, Project Lead at All4Birth @enevlorel Birth is a complex process that involves a series of physiological...
Factsheet- Harnessing the Power of a Comb: Natural Pain Relief in Labour
Abbie Tomson Midwife MSc, BSc, Yoga Teacher, Project Lead at All4Birth @enevlorel Summary Birth is a transformative journey marked by a wide range of emotions and sensations, including the discomforts associated with labour contractions. While medical interventions...