by Abbie Rich | Nov 25, 2022 | 4You, Articles, Becoming a parent, Factsheet, Freeflow, Postnatal, Pregnancy, Your body and becoming pregnant, Your pregnancy
The Fourth Trimester Abbie Tomson BSc (Hons) Midwifery Midwife All4birth Lead Instagram @all4birth Summary The fourth trimester refers to the postnatal period, often referred to as the first 12 weeks of a baby’s life. During this time, you adjust to life...
by Abbie Rich | Nov 7, 2022 | 4You, Articles, Fathers guide, Freeflow, Pregnancy, Your pregnancy
The Birth Partner’s Role in Labour and Birth Sallyann Beresford Antenatal teacher and Doula Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner www.birthability.co.uk Summary Whoever you choose to support you in labour has a very important role. Your birth partner,...
by Abbie Rich | Oct 17, 2022 | 4Family, 4You, Articles, Becoming a parent, Fathers guide, Freeflow, Parenting tips, Your family life, Your postnatal health
A Father and Partner’s Guide to Support Through Pregnancy and Beyond Mark Williams Fathers Reaching Out: Fatherhood and Mental Health https://www.reachingoutpmh.co.uk/ Author, keynote speaker and campaigner Instagram @fathers_mentalhealth Summary...
by Alicia Burnett | Mar 1, 2022 | 4Baby, 4Family, Baby Safety, Becoming a parent, Caring for baby, Factsheet, Parenting tips, Welcoming baby, Your family life
Factsheet – Bathing your new baby Written by Alicia Burnett Midwife, UK Instagram @_aliciaburnett Twitter @ABurnett_RM Summary This fact sheet provides an accessible summary of the evidence around infant bathing. This document aims to help parents...
by cherylsamuels | Mar 2, 2021 | 4Family, Articles, Becoming a parent, Freeflow, Parenting
Becoming a good enough mother Ali Pember Coach, counsellor, mindfulness and hypnobirth practitioner. Instagram @goodenoughmamas Summary In 1953 a British paediatrician and psychoanalyst named Donald Winnicott termed the phrase ‘good enough mother’ in response...
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...
