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Freeflow- Postnatal Recovery – How to have a Strong Body after Having a Baby
Karen Ellis Postnatal Rehabilitation Coach, Postnatal Exercise Instructor and former Midwife Website - www.karenpostrehab.co.uk @karenpostrehab Summary After having a baby, we want to feel strong in our body again. We want a pelvic floor that we feel confident will...
Freeflow- Step One to a Strong Pelvic Floor – Pelvic Floor Squeezes/Kegels
Karen Ellis Postnatal Rehabilitation Coach, Postnatal Exercise Instructor and former Midwife Website - www.karenpostrehab.co.uk @karenpostrehab Summary Pelvic floor education in your postnatal care package is generally lacking and often at best consists of the midwife...
Charting the Path to Parenthood: Understanding the Basics of Fertility Charting and Temperature Tracking
Charting the Path to Parenthood: Understanding the Basics of Fertility Charting and Temperature Tracking Abbie Tomson Midwife MSc, BSc, Yoga Teacher, Project Lead at All4Birth @enevlorel Embarking on the journey to parenthood often involves understanding the...
Freeflow- The Menstrual Cycle Part 1: The Menstrual Phase
Abbie Tomson Midwife BSc MSc, Yoga Teacher, All4Birth Lead @enevlorel Summary The menstrual cycle is a natural process in women and people of reproductive age. A complex interplay of hormones regulates it and involves the shedding of the uterine lining through vaginal...
Freeflow Article – Independent Midwifery
Sarah Fitzsimmons Independent Midwife, Independent Midwifery Coach and Midwife Birth Advocate www.myindependentmidwife.co.uk @midwiveshub @myindependentmidwifeltd Summary An independent midwife (IM) is a qualified and registered midwife who works independently,...
Factsheet – External Cephalic Version (ECV)
Abbie Tomson Midwife, Project Lead for All4Birth @All4Birth Summary ECV, or External Cephalic Version, aims to turn a breech baby in the womb to a head-down position. This non-invasive technique involves applying pressure on the mother's abdomen to coax the baby into...
Factsheet – Ankyloglossia (Tongue Tie)
Sammy Berry Midwife, Tongue Tie Specialist https://tonguetiespecialistkent.co.uk/ @tonguetiespecialist Summary Ankyloglossia, or tongue ties, is an often underdiagnosed condition affecting infants and adults. The condition is caused by a tight or thick band of tissue...
Factsheet: Breech Presentation
Factsheet: Breech Presentation By Abbie Tomson RM BSc MSc Midwife, All4Birth Co-Lead Summary A breech presentation occurs when the baby is 'bum' down rather than head down. It becomes less common, the further into pregnancy you get. There are...
Book Review: The Modern Midwife’s Guide to The First Year by Marie Louise
Book Review: The Modern Midwife’s Guide to The First Year by Marie Louise Review By Roselyn Bunhu - Agency/Bank Midwife Published: 2023 Publisher: Vermilion Pages:272 RRP: £16.99 Paperback ISBN 9781785044113 This book is an easy-to-read welcoming book for those who...
Exploring Birth Plans: Are They Worth The Paper They Are Written On?
Exploring Birth Plans: Are They Worth The Paper They are Written On? By Maddie McMahon – Developing Doulas, Founder Instagram @developingdoulas If you’re pregnant or have ever hung out with new parents, I’d take a bet that you have heard the phrase “my birth...