by Abbie Rich | Nov 27, 2023 | 4You, Articles, Freeflow, Pregnancy, Welcoming baby, Your body and becoming pregnant, Your pregnancy
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,...
by Abbie Rich | Nov 20, 2023 | 4You, Factsheet, Pregnancy, Your pregnancy
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...
by Abbie Rich | Nov 6, 2023 | 4You, Factsheet, Your birth, Your pregnancy
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....
by Alessandra Bayes | Sep 29, 2023 | 4You, Your pregnancy
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...
by cherylsamuels | Jul 27, 2023 | 4You, Articles, Freeflow, Your pregnancy
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...
by cherylsamuels | Jul 21, 2023 | 4You, Factsheet, Parenting, Postnatal, Your birth, Your postnatal health, Your pregnancy
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...
