by Abbie Rich | Nov 28, 2025 | 4Family, News & Updates, Pregnancy, Welcoming baby, Your family life
Book Review: Welcome to The World: A Doulas Guide to the Magic of Birth by Isis Mesa-Rubin Reviewed by: Abbie Tomson, NHS Continuity of Carer Midwife and All4Birth Digital Lead Publication date: 21/10/2025 by Blue Balloon Books Number of pages: 26 Price £14.99...
by Abbie Rich | Aug 27, 2025 | 4Family, Articles, Becoming a parent, Freeflow, Your family life
Michael Johnson-Ellis Co-Founder & Co-CEO | My Surrogacy Journey @officialmysurrogacyjourney Summary Creating families through surrogacy requires healthcare professionals to embrace a fundamentally different approach, one built on inclusion, empathy, and deep...
by Abbie Rich | Aug 16, 2025 | 4Family, Articles, Freeflow, Miscarriage and loss
Amneet Graham Chair and Founder, Willow’s Rainbow Box (1186779) @willowsrainbowbox Summary This article explores the impact of pregnancy after loss on mental health and how the charity ‘Willow’s Rainbow Box’ can support families on this journey. What we know Pregnancy...
by Abbie Rich | Jun 17, 2025 | 4You, Articles, Freeflow, Parenting tips
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...
by Abbie Rich | Jun 1, 2025 | 4Baby, 4Family, 4You, Caring for baby, Health and development, Parenting, Postnatal, Welcoming baby, Your postnatal health
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...
by Abbie Rich | May 27, 2025 | 4Family, Articles, Freeflow, Parenting, Parenting tips
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...