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 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 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 kayhollyking | Nov 23, 2020 | 4You, Factsheet, Parturition, Pregnancy, Your birth, Your body and becoming pregnant, Your pregnancy
Factsheet – Born before the arrival (BBA) of a midwife. Kay King Co-Project Lead for All4birth and Doula @kayhollyking Summary You may have chosen to have your baby at home, or gone into labour and not had the time to make it to your planned birth centre or...
