The Modern Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond: How to Have a Healthier Pregnancy, Easier Birth and Smoother Postnatal Period

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I’ve loved every bit of the training, sometimes I’ve surprised myself with how much I knew and sometimes I’ve been shocked at how much I didn’t know! The various subtypes of EDS may share symptoms such as joint hypermobility and hyperextensible and/or fragile skin ( Bloom et al, 2017).

It starts with exploring the right time to add an additional family member and then goes on to give practical advice around introducing a new sibling, as well as how to actually cope as a mum to two children. It may also be useful to consider the administration of early analgesia for those with POTS to reduce tachycardia and associated complications ( Morgan et al, 2018). Furthermore, as those childbearing with hEDS/HSD report episodes of both physical and psychological birth trauma ( Pezaro et al, 2020), it will be important to prevent, prepare for and anticipate such episodes as well as provide appropriate and effective parental support. Women childbearing in the US with a diagnosis of EDS have been found to be more likely to be Caucasian, earn a higher income and smoke ( Spiegel et al, 2020).We also discuss Jacqui’s book ‘Mothers Mind Cleanse’ and hear about her own impetus and writing process.

Coupled with ever-changing advice on the foods you should avoid during pregnancy, it can be hard to know where to start when eating for two. com, where she’s helped thousands of moms and parents feel strong, confident, and EMPOWERED with fitness programs tailored to THEIR specific needs. For maternity staff, such precipitate labours and births can seemingly be an unexpected ‘shock’ for which they may be underprepared ( Pezaro et al, 2020). This may be because of the growing fetus pressing over the bladder where connective tissues may be compromised.Our volunteers, who will have experienced the challenges of being a mother, are trained to support other local mothers in one-to-one and groups settings.

Whilst celebrity parent books can be helpful, ultimately they tend to be based on a personal experience. Accordingly, further evidence in relation to outcomes, best practice in postnatal care and length of hospital stay for those with hEDS/HSD is required, especially as some with hEDS/HSD can experience an uncomplicated postnatal recovery ( Pezaro et al, 2020). Anita Lambert (she/her) is a Pelvic Health and Orthopaedic Physiotherapist with a focus on prenatal and postpartum care as well as a Certified Pilates Instructor and Certified in Acupuncture / Dry Needling. She is always tending budding projects as well as serving weekly tea ceremonies, continuing her deep studies and exploring under the guidance of her mentors Dr. As with adults, supplementary joint support may also be required for babies affected during such examinations to avoid unnecessary trauma.

Strategies that promote spontaneous pushing in favour of directed pushing for those with POTS are recommended ( Pezaro et al, 2018). Volunteers signpost to local services, accompany women to appointments or local services such as children’s centres, foodbanks or financial advice services, and provide vital non-judgemental listening and emotional support. Volunteers offer a kind, listening ear and can signpost and accompany women to services and organisations that may be helpful to an individual's circumstances. We would like to keep in touch with you about our services, support, events, campaigns, and fundraising.