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๐ŸŒŸ AWARD WINNING online learning platform for midwives & ALL maternity workers, incorporating The Practising Midwife (TPM) journal, TPM Australia and The Student Midwife journal. PLUS a HUB & App! Owned by midwives Sheena & Anna Byrom
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The latest 'In Conversation With' podcast episode is published! You can now listen as midwife Sheena Byrom chats to childbirth educator Megan Rossiter about all things birth - mainly in the UK. ๐Ÿ“ข Link below! Enjoy! ๐Ÿ’› www.spreaker.com/episode/in-c...

๐Ÿ“š Revision Tips for Student Midwives! โœ๏ธโœจ Struggling to retain all that midwifery knowledge? Here are some top tips to help you ace your revision! #MidwiferyCommunity #SelfCareForStudents#StudentMidwife #MidwiferyRevision #FutureMidwife

๐ŸŒฟ The role of the hospice midwife is emerging as a vital source of comfort and care for families facing perinatal loss. Combining midwifery expertise with palliative care, these professionals provide compassionate support during the most difficult moments. www.nursingtimes.net/end-of-life-...

Happy to start building a midwifery community together on @bsky.app ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ

What a privilege yesterday to be joined by Professor Mary Renfrew to record a podcast episode for one of our series. We discussed the Independent Review of maternity services in Northern Ireland she lead highlighting systemic issues and recommending significant reforms. Recording out soon!

@internationalmidwives.org great to see you here!

๐Ÿšจ Last Call! Submit your proposal for the ICM Leadership Academy by 03 March 2025, 12:00 noon CET! ๐Ÿ“ง Info & submissions: zurl.co/ZQkx5 Letโ€™s empower midwives worldwide! ๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸŒ

๐ŸŽงEpisode 37 of Midwifery Love, Life and Learning is here - and look at the topic - and the guests! Consultant Midwives Camella Main and Stephanie Heys both work for ambulance services. What do they do? Listen as the chat to Sheena Byrom. #midwifery www.spreaker.com/episode/37-m...

๐Ÿ“ข NEW @wildcardws.bsky.social podcast ๐Ÿ’ฅ My 82 yr old friend Dorothy shares her shocking experiences of #ageism in the #NHS and her fight back ๐ŸŽง โ€œYou do realise we stop this treatment at 80?โ€ ๐Ÿ˜ฑ No discussion, no evidence, no choice. ๐Ÿ˜ข ๐Ÿ”Š www.buzzsprout.com/1838805/epis... โœจ๐Ÿš€ #WIGO #WhenIGetOld

Setting up for tomorrowโ€™s @midwiferyforum.bsky.social in London! Phew. More photos tomorrow ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฝ @sheenabyrom.bsky.social says see you tomorrow @drjennyhall-5.bsky.social ๐Ÿ’•

@sheenabyrom.bsky.social shared a conversation with Martha Agbornyenty, a midwife from Cameroon on a mission! ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’™ Founder of the Mom and Baby Foundation, Martha is dedicated to maternal and child health. A change-maker & leader! www.spreaker.com/episode/33-m...

๐Ÿ’ฆ Waterbirth: Evolutions in Evidence and Practice ๐Ÿ’ฆ In the latest TPM issue, Diane Garland wrote the Article of the Month where she shares knowledge of the waves of change across waterbirth, experienced during her 42 years as a midwife. www.all4maternity.com/waterbirth-e...

Lovely midwifery student resource by a Biomechanics for Birth classmate:

Midwifery Practice Supervisors & Lecturersโ€”what do you love most about working with students? Here's what others have said๐Ÿ’œTell us anonymously via a voice note (it takes less than 10 mins!). #Midwifery #PositiveMidwiferyProject app.voiceform.com/to/xpjAjo35g....

โญ Only a few days left to apply: 0.4fte (2 days/week) Post Doctoral Fellowship in #Midwifery with Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australiaโญ We'd love to hear from you if you... - are a #Midwife - have a PhD - have the right to work in Australia More info here: tinyurl.com/5yvejwwr

Reflecting on a year of global connection in 2024, weโ€™re grateful for every opportunity to work with midwives around the world. We visited more than 8 countries and welcomed midwives in our homes and local mat services! Read here ๐ŸŒธ www.all4maternity.com/all4maternit...

๐ŸŽ‰ ITโ€™S HERE โ€“ THE BIG REVEAL! Australian midwife Bonnie Hughes, the brilliant mind behind the Making a Midwife podcast has gifted all episodes to us! ๐Ÿ’›โœจ Listen here or on your favourite platform (search for All4Maternity)๐ŸŽง www.all4maternity.com/sharing/maki... @hannahdahlen.bsky.social

"Systemic problems need tackling urgently to protect the health of pregnant women, new mothers, & babies while in criminal justice settings" Congratulations @midwifeteacher.bsky.social @drtanyacapper.bsky.social & colleagues on a great @bmj.com paper ๐Ÿ‘

theconversation.com/caesareans-a... important article around increased caesarean sections from Soo Downe and Carol Kingdon @uclan.ac.uk

"With both the justice and prisons ministers agreeing prisons fail women, the play exposes the heartbreak of mothers separated from their babies, urging compassion, tackling root causes like poverty and trauma, and championing alternatives to imprisonment that truly support womenโ€

โ€˜With CS rates up to 50% in some maternity services in the UK, what will the Secretary of State do?โ€™ - Neil Stewart of @midwiferyforum.bsky.social maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/maternitys-b...

We agree!

@MidwiferyForum Neil Stewart, asks the Secretary of State for Health if he is resigned and comfortable with the rate of Caesarean section reaching 50% on his watch and asks what is the Big Ask for Maternity services. maternityandmidwifery.co.uk/maternitys-b...

How does place impact intrapartum practice for midwives and obstetricians? Midwives & obstetricians experience barriers & enablers to supporting physiological birth within place. www.womenandbirth.org/article/S187...

๐ŸŒŠ New Year, New Waves: January issue of The Practising Midwife journal is HERE! ๐ŸŒŠ Includes transformative insights, from redefining midwiferyโ€™s meaning and waterbirth reflections to mental health, working with pain, & fostering supportive environments. ๐ŸŒŸ www.all4maternity.com

๐Ÿ“š Book Review - Real Food for Pregnancy by dietician Lily Nichols Midwife Melody Moy says it is easy-to-understand evidence-backed content which tackles outdated dietary recommendations for pregnant parents & maternity professionals! Full review here: www.all4maternity.com/book-review-...

Now, what are your experiences and thoughts on birth plans? Are they useful? Our friend @DoulaMaddie wrote an excellent article for parents-to-be. www.all4birth.com/exploring-bi...

My #podcast 2024 summary is here! itโ€™s gratifying to see I am still reaching a wide international audience of expectant parents & professionals. I get lovely messages from pregnant women about the impact even 1 episode can have on their decisions & their conversations with maternity professionals

๐ŸŽ„ Day 20 of All4Maternityโ€™s Advent Calendar โ€“ Unlock Exclusive Offers in the Members Zone! ๐ŸŒŸ The All4Maternity Members Zone is packed with exclusive offers and discounts just for you! ๐Ÿ—๏ธ www.all4maternity.com

Almost ending - itโ€™s a great offer!

๐Ÿ‘€ Itโ€™s the final days of this great offer ๐ŸŒŸ

๐ŸŒŸHello! A Christmas gift for you! Join us before midnight on 22nd December using the code FRIDAY20 to unlock your 20% discount offering two free months, and secure your spot in the prize draw! www.all4maternity.com/about-us/pla...

Great to be featured alongside Dr Miranda Davies in this One Small Thing #JUSTICE episode where we discuss issues and challenges around maternal health in criminal justice settings, especially in relation to pregnancy, birth & the post natal period shows.acast.com/justice/epis...

๐ŸŒŸ๐™ˆ๐™ž๐™™๐™ฌ๐™ž๐™ซ๐™š๐™จ, ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ช๐™™๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ ๐™ข๐™ž๐™™๐™ฌ๐™ž๐™ซ๐™š๐™จ ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ข๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ฎ ๐™ฌ๐™ค๐™ง๐™ ๐™š๐™ง๐™จ๐ŸŒŸ We offer academic journals and ESSENTIAL resources just for you - owned and curated by midwives - which are evidence-based, accessible, interactive and perfect to enhance your learning and support! www.all4maternity.com

This inspiring study highlights how midwives, armed with compassion and expertise, are transforming maternal and neonatal care in challenging conditions. journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

@theguardian.com please fix this inaccurate headline ASAP: 25pc of all births were *planned* sections. The total proportion of sections (including planned and unplanned) is closer to 40pc. The header and the article are both misleading. www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

Sounds like a great deal to me ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ๐ŸŒŸ

Weโ€™re giving away two copies of this book - to lucky winners chosen from new members in December! PLUS 20% discount. Use code FRIDAY20 when joining! @dramandafirthrm.bsky.social www.all4maternity.com/about-us/pla...

We have an exciting giveaway! ๐ŸŽ‰ Join us using code FRIDAY20 for 20% discount & be entered into draw to win: ๐Ÿ“š A copy of the Health Promotion in Midwifery worth ยฃ33! ๐ŸŒฟ An online coaching hour with @sheena_byrom! ๐Ÿ“š Join today or before 22nd December www.all4maternity.com/about-us/pla...

๐ŸŽญ๐ŸŽถ New Blog: Labour Ward and Co-ordinating as Performance by Catherine Baker! Explore the emotional transitions between music and the complexities of co-ordinating a labour ward. www.all4maternity.com/labour-ward-...

Writing about Sensitive Midwifery, Sensitive Care @sheenabyrom.bsky.social in ..#ThePractisingMidwifeJournal for @weleda.bsky.social [AD] Mentioning Caroline Flint! www.all4maternity.com/sensitive-mi...

Looking forward to talking with #soroptomists from London Anglia region in Cambridge this afternoon about #pregnancyinprison #lostmothersproject @lostmothers.bsky.social @soroptimisthb.bsky.social @sibristol.bsky.social @birthcompanions.bsky.social @rcm.org.uk

My old hand bathing my newborn grandaughter 11 years ago, when she was born early. I keep going, championing for improved maternity care for her and my other grandchildren - should they ever have babies of their own. #midwife #midwifery #love

๐Ÿคฐ๐ŸผInduction of labour - discussing the facts. Obstetrician Rita Arya with midwives Sheena Byrom & Jen Pountain. Link below or on Apple & Spotify - (search All4Maternity) ๐ŸŽง www.spreaker.com/episode/excl...