All4Birth provides information to optimise wellbeing throughout your childbirth journey
Blog – News & Updates
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...
Fact Sheet: Importance of the Microbiome in Newborn Infants
Fact Sheet: Importance of the Microbiome in Newborn Infants By Dr Anna Byrom Midwife, Director of All4Maternity The importance of your baby’s skin Your baby’s skin begins to mature after birth and continues until your child is at least two years old...
Laid Back Breastfeeding, Positioning and Attachment
Laid Back Breastfeeding, Positioning and Attachment By Maddie McMahon Doula, Developing Doulas. Does the way your baby latch on make a difference to breastfeeding? The short answer is yes. The way your baby attaches to the breast can have an impact on...
Sun Exposure in Pregnancy; Maternal and Fetal Health and Heat Protection Strategies
Sun Exposure in Pregnancy; Maternal and Fetal Health and Heat Protection Strategies By Hannah Tizard Education and organisational development lead midwife, All4Maternity. The dangers of excessive sun exposure are widely understood by society, with...
Factsheet: Birth Trauma
Factsheet: Birth Trauma By Dr Kim Thomas CEO, Birth Trauma Association Summary The term birth trauma is used to refer both to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other symptoms of psychological distress experienced after traumatic...