by Abbie Rich | Jan 31, 2024 | 4Family, 4You, Articles, Becoming a parent, Factsheet, Parenting, Parenting tips, Parturition, Postnatal, Preconception, Pregnancy, Your body and becoming pregnant, Your postnatal health, Your pregnancy
Abbie Tomson Midwife BSc MSc, Yoga Teacher @enevlorel Summary Bringing a new life into the world is a joyous and transformative experience but comes with its fair share of challenges. From the moment you decide to start a family to the days following childbirth, your...
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 17, 2023 | 4Baby, Factsheet, Health and development, Welcoming baby
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...
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 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...
by cherylsamuels | Feb 23, 2023 | 4You, Articles, Factsheet, Postnatal, Your birth, Your postnatal health
Factsheet: Severe Perineal Trauma Cheryl Samuels Midwife at Mid and South Essex NHS Hospital Trust Project Lead at All4birth BSc (Hons) Midwifery, Professional Midwifery Advocate Instagram @the_holistic_midwife Summary It is common for soft tissue damage to...