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 cherylsamuels | Nov 26, 2020 | 4You, Factsheet, Parturition, Your birth, Your body and becoming pregnant
Factsheet – Lotus Birth Ali Monaghan Independent Midwife Twitter @alithemidwife Instagram @alimonaghan Summary A Lotus Birth is the practice of keeping the placenta intact and attached to the baby for the first few days of the baby’s life, until the cord dries...
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 29, 2020 | 4You, Factsheet, Parturition, Pregnancy, Your birth, Your body and becoming pregnant, Your pregnancy
Factsheet – When will I go into labour? Frances Tervet Midwife and neonatal nurse @francestervet Summary You’ve been given an Estimated Due Date (EDD) and have been looking forward to that magical day for months. However, very few babies actually do arrive on...
by cherylsamuels | Oct 20, 2020 | 4You, Factsheet, Pregnancy, Your body and becoming pregnant, Your pregnancy
Factsheet – Nutrition in pregnancy Pippa Morrish Midwifery Sister @midwife_pip Summary Pregnancy is a powerful time to nourish yourself and your baby towards a healthier future. It is an empowering change that you can make yourself to directly improve the health...
