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 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 | Sep 2, 2023 | 4Baby, Articles, Caring for baby, Freeflow, Parenting, Postnatal
Fact Sheet: Importance of the Microbiome in Newborn Infants By Dr Anna Byrom Midwife, Director of All4Maternity The importance of your baby’s skin Your baby’s skin begins to mature after birth and continues until your child is at least two years old...
by cherylsamuels | Aug 15, 2023 | 4Baby, Articles, Caring for baby, Freeflow, Parenting, Postnatal
Laid Back Breastfeeding, Positioning and Attachment By Maddie McMahon Doula, Developing Doulas. Does the way your baby latch on make a difference to breastfeeding? The short answer is yes. The way your baby attaches to the breast can have an impact on...
