by cherylsamuels | Jan 16, 2021 | 4You, Articles, Freeflow, Your birth
Aromatherapy In Childbirth Alex Green Midwife BSc Midwifery Summary Aromatherapy is known to aid relaxation, calm fear, promote a feeling of well-being, act as a distraction tool and even enhance contractions 1. Pain in labour is caused by heightened...
by cherylsamuels | Dec 18, 2020 | 4You, Articles, Freeflow, Your birth
Perineal Massage Cheryl Samuels Midwife, Co Project Lead at All4Birth BSc Midwifery, Summary Perineal massage is generally not an openly talked about topic, but it can help to reduce your likelihood of perineal trauma and ongoing perineal pain, especially if...
by kayhollyking | Dec 15, 2020 | 4You, Articles, Freeflow, Pregnancy, Your birth, Your pregnancy
The power and role of touch in pregnancy and birth Laura Bloom Doula and Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Summary Touch is one of our most primal senses and has been described as the primary language of compassion.1 We can communicate deeply with one another through this...
by kayhollyking | Nov 24, 2020 | 4You, Articles, Freeflow, Pregnancy, Your body and becoming pregnant, Your pregnancy
Hyperemesis Gravidarum -Understanding extreme pregnancy sickness Charlotte Howden Charlotte Howden is a Campaigner and Film Producer from Winchester in the UK. You can follow her at @the_sick_film on Instagram and @thesickfilmHG on Facebook. Summary Feeling...
by cherylsamuels | Nov 4, 2020 | 4Family, 4You, Articles, Becoming a parent, Freeflow, Parenting, Postnatal, Your postnatal health
Coping with low mood and the demands of being a new parent Bernice Scicluna Midwife, Malta, BSc Midwifery. Summary Becoming a mother is a life changing experience. You are now caring for a newborn who is fully dependant on you, so your priorities change and...
by cherylsamuels | Oct 15, 2020 | 4You, Articles, Freeflow, Miscarriage and loss
Where are you Lydie? Sibling Loss – supporting very young children when a baby dies Emma Poore Author and Illustrator. Welcome Emma Poore, Author and Illustrator of new picture book “Where are you Lydie?” for bereaved siblings writes for us about Baby...
