The stage prior to becoming pregnant is called ‘preconception’.
The health, nutrition and lifestyle of you and your family before conception is important not only for pregnancy outcomes but also for the lifelong health of your children and even the next generation. In addition, childbearing individuals with more complex health needs should consider appropriate planning to ensure optimum health prior to pregnancy if possible.
Your body & becoming pregnant
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Factsheet- Pregnancy Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction
Book Review: Training for Two: Safe and Smart Prenatal Exercises for a Smoother Pregnancy, Easier Birth, and Healthier Newborn by Gina Conley
Freeflow- Handling Challenges: Dealing with Constipation, Refusal, and Other Concerns During Weaning
Factsheet- Winter Illnesses and Your Baby: Prevention and Care Tips
Factsheet- Allergen Introduction: Navigating Food Allergies During Weaning
Freeflow- Introducing Solids: A Guide
Freeflow- Optimising Your Microbiome in Pregnancy
Factsheet- Pregnancy Pilates: Movement That Supports You Through Pregnancy
Factsheet- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Navigating Preconception, Pregnancy, and Beyond
Factsheet- Fertility Series: Understanding ICSI As A Path to Parenthood
Book Review: Growing Up Pregnant by Deirdre Curley
Factsheet- Balancing Work and Breastfeeding: A Guide for Returning to Work
Your baby’s movements are their way of letting you know they’re doing well! 🤍
Changes matter — always trust your instincts.
Learn more about what’s normal (and when to act) by reading our full guide on All4Birth. ✨
#All4Birth #PregnancyAwareness #KickCounts #BabyMovement #PregnancyJourney #TrustYourInstincts
@kicks.count shared this post last week, and it makes for important reading. Thank you for all the work you do!
If you are concerned about your baby’s movements, contact your local maternity unit and have them checked out, do not follow any advice suggesting baby has run out of space
Posted @withregram • @kicks.count This is an example of the sort of information we need to get rid of. This is on a well known pregnancy app. We aren’t going to name the sites with incorrect information until we have contacted them and given them the opportunity to update the content. The internet scrub isn’t about vilifying incorrect information, it’s about correcting it.
If you would like us to review your content or write it please get in touch we will be happy to support. Please continue to report any misinformation you find. Let’s clear up this misinformation once and for all!
#internetscrub
Did you know that each baby milestone—rolling, crawling, sitting, and walking—plays a vital role in your little one’s development? 🧸✨ These movements help build essential motor skills and even map out how they understand their body in space! Curious why skipping milestones can impact future movement patterns? @dr.amichiro explains it all in this wonderful freeflow article! From tummy time to those first steps, learn how to support your baby’s journey. Link in bio! #BabyMilestones #ChildDevelopment #GrowingStrong #ParentingTips #ChiropracticCare #MilestoneMagic #EarlyDevelopment #WatchThemGrow
This is a wonderful representation, always ensure you’re being handed information with B.R.A.I.N to feel you have an informed understanding to make an informed choice!
Posted @withregram • @pregnahub_app Understanding risk matters! A “100% increase” sounds big, but if the starting number is small, the actual risk may still be low.
#InformedDecisions #MindfulNatal #BirthOptions #PersonalChoice
From midwife to mama—navigating the twists and turns (literally!) of a breech baby. ❤️ Curious about my ECV experience and how my little one made the flip? Read my story on #All4Birth. Link in bio! #BreechBaby #ECVJourney #BirthStory #MidwifeMama #BabyOnTheMove #BirthBiomechanics #RealLifeBirth
Parenting isn’t just about raising children—it’s about shaping the future. 🌍✨ Discover how small, mindful choices can make a big impact on your family and the planet. From reusable essentials to eco-friendly habits, learn how to embrace sustainable parenting. Ready to take the first step? Read the full post via the link in our bio! #SustainableParenting #EcoFriendlyLiving #ParentingWithPurpose #All4Birth #MindfulMotherhood #GreenParenting #SmallStepsBigImpact
Got a breech baby? 🤰🏻✨ Chiropractic care can help create space for your little one to turn naturally! 🌟 This factsheet, written by Sally over at discusses focus on releasing tension and improving alignment to give your baby the best chance to move into the head-down position. Remember, chiropractors don’t turn babies, they make space for them to turn themselves! 🤱🏽 Click the link in our story or Linktree to read Sally’s full post! #PregnancyChiropractic #BreechBaby #ChiropracticCare #ExpectingMums #NaturalPregnancy #BabyTurning #WellnessJourney
🌿✨ Hello, Spring! 🌸☀️
As the wheel of the year turns, we welcome the season of renewal, growth, and light! 🌱🌿 The ancient Celts honored this time with **Ostara**, a festival marking the **Spring Equinox**—a moment of perfect balance between day and night. This sacred time symbolizes fertility, abundance, and new beginnings. 🐣🌸
As the Earth reawakens, so do we! Now is the time to plant seeds (both literal & metaphorical), embrace fresh opportunities, and celebrate the return of warmth and life. 🌞💐
✨ Ways to honor the season:
🌷 Spend time in nature—watch the world bloom!
🥚 Decorate eggs, an ancient symbol of fertility & rebirth.
🔥 Light a candle to welcome the returning sun.
🌿 Cleanse your space & set new intentions.
Spring is here, and magic is in the air! How are you celebrating? 🌸✨ #Ostara #SpringEquinox #HelloSpring
🌿✨ Join Bethan on a journey of empowerment and transformation as she shares her real-life story of discovering the power of reproductive reflexology. 💖 As the founder of Divine Blossom Women’s Health and Wellbeing Clinic and a Feminine Embodiment Coach, Bethan is passionate about helping women connect with their mind, body, and spirit to foster active health and well-being. 🌸
Bethan opens up about her personal journey to motherhood and the challenges faced along the way. From longing to experience pregnancy again at 35 to navigating the complexities of fertility and pregnancy, Bethan discovered the profound benefits of reproductive reflexology and maternity reflexology firsthand. 🌱
Join Bethan as she shares how these holistic therapies transformed her pregnancy experience, offering comfort, support, and empowerment every step of the way. From managing sickness and discomfort to embracing a more natural and intuitive approach to her body’s needs, Bethan found strength and confidence in combining natural and medical healthcare. 💪
Click the link in our story or Linktree in our bio to read the full post 🌷📖 #ReproductiveReflexology #MaternityReflexology #HolisticHealth #Empowerment #DivineBlossom
🌸✨ Calling all mothers-to-be, parents, and wellness enthusiasts! 🌿 Dive into the transformative world of Reproreflexology with Bethan, founder of Divine Blossom Women’s Health and Wellbeing Clinic. As a Feminine Embodiment Coach, Bethan is dedicated to nurturing the mind, body, and spirit connection for women everywhere. 🌟✨
Bethan has written a post delving into the profound benefits of Reproreflexology—a specialised branch of reflexology focused on fertility health for both men and women. From regulating menstrual cycles to supporting assisted conception programs, this ancient practice offers hope and healing to many. 💖✨
Discover the principles and practices of Reproreflexology, including its potential benefits, ideal candidates, and real success stories. 🌱🌺
Are you ready to embark on a journey of holistic wellness and empowerment? Click the link in our story or Linktree in our bio to read the full post and unlock the transformative potential of reproductive reflexology. Let’s blossom together! 🌷📖 #ReproductiveReflexology #FertilityHealth #HolisticWellness #Empowerment #DivineBlossom
🌟✨ Dive into the transformative world of maternity reflexology with Bethan, founder of Divine Blossom Women’s Health and Wellbeing Clinic. 💖
Bethan shares her personal journey of discovering the power of maternity reflexology during pregnancy. From relieving morning sickness and back pain to preparing the body for labour, this ancient practice offers a holistic approach to nurturing and supporting the mum-to-be. 🤰✨
Discover the numerous benefits of maternity reflexology, including reduced anxiety, shorter labour times, and a smoother transition into motherhood. Plus, learn how this gentle therapy can support the body postnatally, promoting hormone balance and easing the challenges of the newborn period. 🌸💫
Click the link in our story or Linktree in our bio to read the full post and embrace the magic of holistic health and well-being. 🌷📖 #MaternityReflexology #HolisticHealth #Empowerment #DivineBlossom
We love this explanation from @esme_bumpsandbirths thank you for this great video!
Posted @withregram • @esme_bumpsandbirths Waters breaking 💦 Hindwaters vs Forewaters!
Sometimes all the midwife lingo can be a bit confusing so I thought I’d explain!
Being a midwife I get asked a lot of questions like.. ‘when will I know’ or ‘how will I be able to tell if its really my waters?’
So, here are my top tips:
✨they don’t always go like in the movies with a huge gush, but if they do, you’ll know!!
✨ make a note of the time they went
✨ if you’re unsure if it’s your waters or *a-little-bit-of-wee* pop a big pad on and check it in an hour. If it’s your waters the pad will be wet
✨ once your waters break they keep trickling until your baby is born
✨ your waters should be clear or pink in colour. If they look brown/green it may be some meconium (your baby’s first poo) and it’s important to get checked by a midwife
✨ your waters can break before contractions start, during labour, just before your baby is born, or very rarely they’re born in their membranes (called en caul)
✨ if contractions haven’t started, do all the things to get your oxytocin flowing!
✨ Let your midwife know your waters have gone and they’ll be able to chat you through the next steps!
Hope you’ve found this helpful. Follow @esme_bumpsandbirths for more birth tips or book onto one of my courses!
#watersbreaking #waters #birth #birthprep #birthpreparation #birthpreferences #birthpresent #hypnobirthing #pregnancy #onlinehypnobirthing #antenatalclass #positivebirth #pregnancyannouncement #antenatalcourse
The wonderful Sammy @tonguetiespecialist wrote a great fact sheet for us last year! Sammy is a tongue tie specialist and shares some fantastic resources on her Instagram page.
Sammy’s factsheet covers:
👅What is a tongue tie?
👅Common signs and symptoms
👅Diagnosis
👅Treatment
Did your little one have a tongue tie? What do you wish you’d known before the process? Or would you be interested in sharing your story for a real life story feature on our site 🙏🏽💜
all4birth #factsheet #tonguetie #ankyloglossia
Resharing this powerful birthing woman!
Posted @withregram • @badassmotherbirther .
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A mother simplistically and primitively birthing her baby is the most feared woman in society.
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-Love,
Flor Cruz
@badassmotherbirther / @_de_la_flor_
𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬
𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞, & 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭!
@flowerpowerbirth
✨ Your birth space matters more than you think! ✨ Whether it’s a cozy home birth, a midwife-led unit, or a hospital suite, the environment you choose can shape your entire experience. From ambient rooms to Snoezelen spaces, creating a calm, safe, and supportive setting isn’t just about comfort—it’s backed by research for better outcomes for you and your baby. 💛
Curious about how to design or choose the perfect birth space? 🌿 Head over to @all4birth to read the full post and discover evidence-based tips to empower your birth journey! 🤰🏽🕯️🛁 Thank you to @brubsalonso for updating your beautiful post!
#PositiveBirth #BirthEnvironment #MidwifeLedCare #EmpoweredBirth #InformedChoices #BirthSupport
💙 A Journey of Pumps, Perseverance & Love💪
Katie’s son, Benjamin, spent 3 months in the NICU, facing surgery and countless challenges. Through it all, Katie was determined to give him breast milk—even when he couldn’t feed orally. 🍼 From hand-expressing just hours after birth to pumping every 3 hours, she poured her heart into the journey.
Now, at 4.5 months, Benjamin is thriving. Read their full story on All4Birth via our Linktree or Story. 💛
#BreastfeedingJourney
👶✨ Every day counts in the fight against preterm birth! 🍼💙 In the UK, 7-8% of babies are born too soon, facing challenges but also incredible resilience. Thanks to groundbreaking research, life-saving interventions like progesterone therapy, cervical screening, and the Saving Babies’ Lives Care Bundle are making a real difference! 🙌💖
Let’s spread awareness and support initiatives like PReCePT, helping protect tiny fighters from brain injuries. Together, we can give every baby the best start in life! 🌍👣 Read now in our Linktree
#PretermBirthAwareness #TinyButMighty #SavingBabiesLives #NeonatalCare #PregnancySupport
