by Abbie Rich | Apr 1, 2024 | 4You, Articles, Factsheet, Freeflow, Pregnancy, Your birth, Your pregnancy
Vanessa Manni Midwife womb.wisdom0@gmail.com @wombwisdom__ Summary It is no secret in our society that labour and birth are painful. What we don’t talk about, though, is the value of the functions of the pain women feel throughout their experience of birth. Pain is...
by cherylsamuels | Jul 12, 2023 | 4Baby, Articles, Caring for baby, Freeflow, Health and development
Infant Massage: The Power of Human Touch By Avril Flynn Midwife and Childbirth Educator One of the very many lovely things I do in my job as a midwife, and have the privilege and pleasure of, is to hold newborn babies – the joy has never waned for one...
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...
