https://ruthpay.co.uk/resource-hub-kent-london-doula daily 0.75 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1538418686931-9Q4OK34ZXX1DU4ME8XU9/AIMS.png Resource Hub - Kent & London Birth and Postnatal Doula - AIMS Resource for support for challenges in birth and labour. Information on campaigns, and research https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1538418827628-TJ6SEHP41G9IKEKBL7DS/cochrane_logo_rgb.png Resource Hub - Kent & London Birth and Postnatal Doula - Cochrane trusted evidence, presented clearly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1538418846642-XHIXMLQX1VNRI066H203/download.png Resource Hub - Kent & London Birth and Postnatal Doula - NICE guidelines Evidence based practice guidelines for NHS trusts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1538418871707-9Z41NNZ7UX5VDPZNF6BG/NHS.png Resource Hub - Kent & London Birth and Postnatal Doula - NHS Better Births The NHS Better Births report https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1538419085440-1FEJJIQME014CB3NTYE2/DoulaUK_Logo_Transparent.png Resource Hub - Kent & London Birth and Postnatal Doula - Doula UK List of evidence based, trusted perinatal studies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1538419096108-RFR6PXEE9U8IOLYS0N3O/evidence+based+birth+2.png Resource Hub - Kent & London Birth and Postnatal Doula - Evidence Based Birth Information on many different topics, all evidence based and accessible https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1538419111897-FE5R32ZOWLBEBQPD3L8N/which.png Resource Hub - Kent & London Birth and Postnatal Doula - Which? Birth Place Study Objective reviews of birth places and items you may wish to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1538419227123-PQ9JMV0CLVDU8YG7SSVT/Sara+whickham.png Resource Hub - Kent & London Birth and Postnatal Doula - Dr Sara Whickham, midwife and evidence based author and actavist Wealth of knowledge and evidence based information https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1538419796959-PE45Y0B3FOKZY5R779SS/RCM_Primary_Horizontal_Logo_2016_MediumRes_Web.png Resource Hub - Kent & London Birth and Postnatal Doula - Royal College of Midwives Royal College of Midwives Evidence based best practice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1529857372692-8CKYWNZW1JE0VJ4LAFOK/IMG-20170406-WA0000.jpg Resource Hub - Kent & London Birth and Postnatal Doula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1529857769562-WXNSEN4IY6RMBS8YB0N9/IMG_20180412_122718228.jpg Resource Hub - Kent & London Birth and Postnatal Doula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1542533667466-CIWR19AJ6G1GYMQM29U7/image-asset.jpeg Resource Hub - Kent & London Birth and Postnatal Doula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1542533979485-L0KHD9DHKR0L7A2IJJ5G/image-asset.jpeg Resource Hub - Kent & London Birth and Postnatal Doula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1547842881540-156S6APOKXBNI8SP0AWK/image-asset.jpeg Resource Hub - Kent & London Birth and Postnatal Doula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1572524738320-HGRAYM2O5D7301VGOYEG/image-asset.jpeg Resource Hub - Kent & London Birth and Postnatal Doula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1573374508659-9A249FS4QJIK21YHUMBL/image-asset.jpeg Resource Hub - Kent & London Birth and Postnatal Doula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1573374721922-VF27TDZ4JD759IOCSHQE/image-asset.jpeg Resource Hub - Kent & London Birth and Postnatal Doula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1547842881540-156S6APOKXBNI8SP0AWK/image-asset.jpeg Resource Hub - Kent & London Birth and Postnatal Doula https://ruthpay.co.uk/antenatal-resources daily 0.75 2025-10-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541250304482-XH762DWK02ZFR6713S49/youtube.png Antenatal resources: Medway, Kent and South East London Doula - The Performance A must watch film about sex, birth and how it has become a medical process… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541250304482-XH762DWK02ZFR6713S49/youtube.png Antenatal resources: Medway, Kent and South East London Doula - The Performance A must watch film about sex, birth and how it has become a medical process… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1525604969982-A9U5GCSN36YJMESVDC0B/DoulaUK_Logo_Transparent.png Antenatal resources: Medway, Kent and South East London Doula - Doula UK Doula UK is the leading organisation for doulas in the UK, with a network of member doulas nearing 700 in number. Doula UK was founded in 2001 as a not-for-profit organisation. Find out if a doula is right for you and how to get one. Find out about their Access Fund enabling very low income families to have a doula. My Doula UK profile is here https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/5aeee0e5aa4a9972fb262b40/5aeee1012b6a2834a11b9a95/1759530338416/ Antenatal resources: Medway, Kent and South East London Doula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1539517116195-K5JTWMAXZCLOOORFHTEK/TheMotherSide616x231.png Antenatal resources: Medway, Kent and South East London Doula - The Mother Side A directory and service looking to connect Mums and Mum-to-be looking to connect with other Mums. “Are you looking to become part of a friendly, welcoming and supportive community of Mums and Mums-to-be? Do you feel OVERWHELMED by the amount of conflicting information out there for parents? Are you looking for somewhere which provides unbiased, ethical and evidence based resources on fertility, pregnancy, birth and parenting?” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1526203675069-4LCXPC7E7PKRVFVAK8WS/PBM+logo.jpg Antenatal resources: Medway, Kent and South East London Doula - Positive Birth Movement The Postive Birth Movement, founded by Milli Hill are a global network of free to attend antenatal groups, linked up by social media. They connect pregnant women together to share stories, expertise and positivity about childbirth. They aim to challenge the epidemic of negativity and fear that surrounds modern birth, and help change birth for the better. Join them as we meet up, link up and shake up birth. There are around 250 groups in the UK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1526205533549-GMYU5PVR9WZR7OMQ0OMF/NHS.png Antenatal resources: Medway, Kent and South East London Doula - Darent Valley Hospital Antenatal Classes Darent Valley run a wide selection of affordable (comparable to private, e.g. £50 for 6 hour long sessions) classes. They are held by experienced midwives, hypnobirthing practitioners, psychologists and are an excellent way to get a good grounding in your childbirth education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1535645914415-LU5BQC5VLKC9355OGW5G/birthblissacademylogopng.png Antenatal resources: Medway, Kent and South East London Doula - Birth Bliss Academy - Free online Antenatal Course Your Birth, Your Way does not focus on one specific method or philosophy of childbirth and parenting . It is a complete programme designed to inspire you to connect with what is personally important, educate you so that you are able to identify what choices to make andsupport you in creating positive experiences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541456911460-L4QDIORUR78S2IECJP4K/B4B.png Antenatal resources: Medway, Kent and South East London Doula - Birthing 4 Blokes free online antenatal course You are going to be a Dad, are you ready for it? Discover how you can be fully prepared for all the demands and challenges during her pregnancy and how to be at your best during the birth Mark Harris is providing this course for free with a voucher code that can be found on his social media at time of writing (September 2018) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1540460211471-FAG5N262LV26S3PRSD7A/bellybelly.png Antenatal resources: Medway, Kent and South East London Doula - Belly Belly well written and evidence based articles and conversations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541456452422-2538T9ZZ9HOV5038BGZE/welcome-to-pss.jpg Antenatal resources: Medway, Kent and South East London Doula - Pregnancy Sickness Support volunteer network made up of women around the UK who have suffered hyperemesis gravidarum, or have severe pregnancy sickness themselves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541456556644-VKLTM5GAWSBWO827PU7M/scope-logo-white-purple-bg-RGB.png Antenatal resources: Medway, Kent and South East London Doula - Scope - support for disabilities Pregnancy and parenthood for people with cerebral palsy or physical impairments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541456705319-4EA6KEIFPKO3Y7TG93XX/PANDAS_700-e1461532300276.png Antenatal resources: Medway, Kent and South East London Doula - PANDAS The PANDAS Foundation is here to help support and advise any parent who is experiencing a perinatal mental illness. We are also here to inform and guide family members, carers, friends and employers as to how they can support someone who is suffering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541456812836-YT1ONTHNFT8KXJVTK1OE/maternity-action-logo.jpg Antenatal resources: Medway, Kent and South East London Doula - Maternity Action Are you a working mother-to-be or new parent? This information sheet gives you an outline of your rights and benefits during pregnancy and maternity leave and tells you where you can get more detailed information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1544010503931-9RU14KPO8PJLBFJGBFQX/Illustration-by-Hayley-Shing-300x300.png Antenatal resources: Medway, Kent and South East London Doula - The Myth of the Ageing Placenta - Sophie Messager Quote from the very helpful blog post: “I am a doula and birth educator. I also have a PhD in physiology of reproduction, and 20 years of research experience and I have a confession to make: I get REALLY irate when women get given poor quality evidence (or no evidence at all) in support of a recommendation for inducing labour.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1544011021359-APWDR7ZZGL5U1MLVGIXB/freedom+programme.jpg Antenatal resources: Medway, Kent and South East London Doula - The Freedom Programme information and support for sufferers and perpetrators of domestic abuse. Pregnancy can be a difficult time and can exacerbate any problems. This programme has been found to be successful and helpful. https://ruthpay.co.uk/kent-doula-research daily 0.75 2018-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1533569595704-A4UAFTFUFLKTB54HJM9K/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Reduced risk of Caesarean birth There is evidence to show that having a doula can mean: Reduced risk of Caesarean birth † *. * Brigstocke S. MIDIRS Midwifery Digest, vol 24, no 2, 2014, pp 157-160 † Hodnett ED, Gates S, Hofmeyr G, Sakala C. Continuous support for women during childbirth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD003766. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003766.pub5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1533569595704-A4UAFTFUFLKTB54HJM9K/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Reduced risk of Caesarean birth There is evidence to show that having a doula can mean: Reduced risk of Caesarean birth † *. * Brigstocke S. MIDIRS Midwifery Digest, vol 24, no 2, 2014, pp 157-160 † Hodnett ED, Gates S, Hofmeyr G, Sakala C. Continuous support for women during childbirth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD003766. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003766.pub5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1533569662127-5NFP1R9EE9GFSEZ4DVBC/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Reduced risk of instrumental birth There is evidence to show that having a doula can mean: Reduced risk of instrumental birth † *. * Brigstocke S. MIDIRS Midwifery Digest, vol 24, no 2, 2014, pp 157-160 † Hodnett ED, Gates S, Hofmeyr G, Sakala C. Continuous support for women during childbirth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD003766. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003766.pub5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1533569797777-0EKZX1EXUUI4WLIOVP00/20180512_150911122.jpg Research - Reduced need for painkillers or epidural during birth There is evidence to show that having a doula can mean: Reduced need for painkillers or epidural during birth † *. * Brigstocke S. MIDIRS Midwifery Digest, vol 24, no 2, 2014, pp 157-160 † Hodnett ED, Gates S, Hofmeyr G, Sakala C. Continuous support for women during childbirth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD003766. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003766.pub5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1533569715910-8ENKVLFINL8LGXZ0ORIV/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Reduced rate of induction of labour Reduced rate of induction of labour † *. * Brigstocke S. MIDIRS Midwifery Digest, vol 24, no 2, 2014, pp 157-160 † Hodnett ED, Gates S, Hofmeyr G, Sakala C. Continuous support for women during childbirth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD003766. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003766.pub5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1533569931739-1R2YZWX9ZPB3GTYMIXYG/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Shorter labour †. There is evidence to show that having a doula can mean: Shorter labour †. * Brigstocke S. MIDIRS Midwifery Digest, vol 24, no 2, 2014, pp 157-160 † Hodnett ED, Gates S, Hofmeyr G, Sakala C. Continuous support for women during childbirth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD003766. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003766.pub5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1533569990436-OD4DHTOU92KJ6K9Q68RC/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Increased parental satisfaction with the birth experience. † There is evidence to show that having a doula can mean: Increased parental satisfaction with the birth experience. † * Brigstocke S. MIDIRS Midwifery Digest, vol 24, no 2, 2014, pp 157-160 † Hodnett ED, Gates S, Hofmeyr G, Sakala C. Continuous support for women during childbirth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD003766. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003766.pub5 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1533569514597-6BSYGK6GSBRZ1GTK9KZR/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Electronic Fetal Monitoring What is the issue? Is continuous cardiotocography (CTG) to electronically monitor babies' heartbeats and wellbeing during labour better at identifying problems than listening intermittently? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1533569539619-5EFS71GV2H8C9LH1ITT1/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Breastfeeding and the relationship with reducing breast cancer Abstract In this review, we describe the patterns of known immunological components in breast milk and examine the relationship between breastfeeding and reduced risk of breast cancer. The top risk factors for breast cancer are a woman's age and family history, specifically having a first-degree relative with breast cancer. Women that have a history of breastfeeding have been shown to have reduced rates of breast cancer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1533569821816-KMBHQUMUOWALQ1OQACJG/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Health implications of advertising formula WHO statement on how advertising formula could be affecting the world’s health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1533568779572-Q8ID59XVKTP6MJOMQUKP/Photo_1519503145927.png Research - The burden of suboptimal breastfeeding in the United States: a pediatric cost analysis. Background and Objective: A 2001 study revealed that $3.6 billion could be saved if breastfeeding rates were increased to levels of the Healthy People objectives. It studied 3 diseases and totaled direct and indirect costs and cost of premature death. The 2001 study can be updated by using current breastfeeding rates and adding additional diseases analyzed in the 2007 breastfeeding report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1537281570380-22Q4RLS7D6Z58LVN9RC2/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Microbiome Seeding Abstract Cesarean section (CS) delivery is a common surgical procedure intended to increase the chances of successful delivery and to protect the health of the mother and baby. Yet this intervention is overused and has been associated with higher risk of immune and metabolic disorders in the offspring. It is hypothesized that these associations are due to CS‐delivered newborns not receiving the full inoculum of maternal microbes at birth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1537281589586-E94D9CEDLZK13N21G6O3/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - NICE Induction recommendations This guideline covers circumstances, methods and monitoring for inducing labour in pregnant women to avoid a pregnancy lasting longer than 42 weeks (known as a prolonged pregnancy) or if a woman’s waters break but labour does not start. It aims to improve the advice and care provided to women considering and undergoing induction of labour in hospital-based maternity units, midwifery led units and at home . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1539517754291-COUCY8VU11O31W4O2ZWI/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - WHO Intrapartum guidelines WHO recommendations Intrapartum care for a positive childbirth experience “It has been more than two decades since the World Health Organization (WHO) issued technical guidance dedicated to the care of healthy pregnant women and their babies – Care in normal birth: a practical guide. The global landscape for maternity services has changed considerably since that guidance was issued. More women are now giving birth in health care facilities in many parts of the world, and yet suboptimal quality of care continues to impede attainment of the desired health outcomes. While in some settings too few interventions are being provided too late to women, in other settings women are receiving too many interventions that they do not need too soon. “ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1539605901850-D9PH0ZFP2UYDC9TJPHIA/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - NICE Antenatal This quality standard covers care for healthy women and their babies during pregnancy (up to 42 weeks). It covers routine antenatal care in primary, community and hospital settings. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement. It includes checking for complications, but does not cover additional care for women with complications of pregnancy (for example, gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and venous thromboembolism). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1540310825162-P3EEB5KV5870IPYF068N/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists “This area of the website provides guidance for healthcare professionals on obtaining consent from women within obstetrics and gynaecology services. It provides easy access to all of our procedure-specific consent documentation, and gives advice on how best to support women’s decision-making about their care. “ If you find yourself asking Am I allowed? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1540460370722-8TM9IGRLVY3X1YPUCL9G/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Belly Belly - Macrosomia – 5 Myths About Big Babies and Birth. Information about gestational diabetes and “big babies” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1540467514796-PLAJW4LS6NOFIFBKR0QQ/Midwife+Thinking+-+BMJ+induction.jpg Research - Pre-labour Rupture of Membranes: impatience and risk Amniotic sac and fluid play an important role in the labour process and usually remain intact until the end of labour. However, around 10% of women will experience their waters breaking before labour begins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541248915405-GLUN08J5IZQI1I9I4XWN/lancet.png Research - The Lancet - reduced fetal movements 2·6 million pregnancies were estimated to have ended in stillbirth in 2015. The aim of the AFFIRM study was to test the hypothesis that introduction of a reduced fetal movement (RFM), care package for pregnant women and clinicians that increased women's awareness of the need for prompt reporting of RFM and that standardised management, including timely delivery, would alter the incidence of stillbirth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541249129443-6SXQLSHSJKF4IPOJPZTZ/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Homebirth Micobiome differences Infants born at home have more diverse bacteria in their guts and feces, which may affect their developing immunity and metabolism, according to a study in Scientific Reports. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541249493112-3N9T0T9BA5K3EFWX7ILA/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - BMJ - Aging of the placenta It is widely believed that during the relatively short duration of a normal pregnancy the placenta progressively ages and is, at term, on the verge of a decline into morphological and physiological senescence.1-3 This belief is based on the apparent convergence of clinical, structural, and functional data, all of which have been taken, rather uncritically, as supporting this concept of the placenta as an aging organ with, all too often, no distinction being made between time related changes and true aging changes. I will review some of these concepts and consider whether the placenta truly undergoes an aging process. For the purposes of this review an aging change is considered to be one which is intrinsic, detrimental, and progressive and which results in an irreversible loss of functional capacity, an impaired ability to maintain homeostasis, and decreased ability to repair damage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541251471842-P6KTURX0NYKTJJCRCMRG/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Sara Whickham - Routine early induction in healthy women not supported by evidence A systematic review has looked at the effects of induction of labour prior to post-term on the mother and baby and concluded that induction prior to post-term is associated with few beneficial outcomes and several adverse outcomes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541430128514-BSF5POEDIH80R44UR9SR/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Maternity Experience #matexp #MATEXP IS A POWERFUL SOCIAL CAMPAIGN INVOLVING PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE FROM ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541430486509-QEGYJL3XSUEFLQMS5ZHF/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - RCM - Interventions in Normal Labour and Birth Rising rates of intervention during labour and birth have caused national and international concern. A number of initiatives to combat this trend have been introduced in recent years including the promotion of normal birth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541430707611-AQBUP0P9GH85KBK69UGL/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Optimal Cord Clamping Information on delayed cord clamping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541430902815-9K7I0DBHE0T5W5AVLT3D/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - SPD - belly belly article Pain in the front of the pelvis is a common cause of mild to extreme discomfort for approximately 1 in 300 pregnant women. Most mothers-to-be accept this pain as general pregnancy discomfort and, instead of seeking support, simply put up with it. - See more at: https://www.bellybelly.com.au/pregnancy/symphysis-pubic-dysfunction-spd/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541430952092-YWMIFUIQXWGXNEAE28FL/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Babies feeling Pain - Oxford University study The brains of babies 'light up' in a very similar way to adults when exposed to the same painful stimulus, a pioneering Oxford University brain scanning study has discovered. It suggests that babies experience pain much like adults. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541431079633-HWJ28ZH4YXG8SJHCPATY/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - NICE - Preeclampsia pathway guidelines helpful workflow of steps advised for women with preeclampsia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541431665854-SG8PRD88EQYDINQPSMHV/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - NHS Maternity Statistics, England 2017-18 This is a publication on maternity activity in English NHS hospitals. This report examines data relating to delivery and birth episodes in 2017-18, and the booking appointments for these deliveries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541445211946-JZ8PHT5IOIIJJRNL18YH/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Midwifery continuity of carer in an area of high socio-economic disadvantage in London The Albany Midwifery Practice was established within King's College Hospital NHS Trust in South East London and provided care to 2568 women from 1997 until 2009. • The caseload included high proportions (57%) of women from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities from an area of high social disadvantage. • Midwifery continuity of carer was high with almost all women (95.5%) being attended in labour by their primary or secondary midwife. • Spontaneous birth rates were high (79.8%) with a low caesarean section rate (16%). Overall, 43.5% of women gave birth at home. • Neonatal outcomes were positive with 95% of babies having Apgar scores of >8 at 5 minutes. There were 15 perinatal deaths and no intrapartum intrauterine deaths. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541455504684-V1BDO8GBQQLSFAJVVL7K/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Cochrane Review of debrief after birth trauma Having a baby is a complex life event. While many women view their experiences of giving birth as very positive, childbirth can sometimes be experienced as a traumatic event. If a birth is experienced as traumatic, it could have a negative impact on a woman's long-term emotional well-being. Relationships between mother and child may be affected, as can the women's relationships with other family members. One intervention that is commonly used with the aim of reducing psychological trauma (that is anxiety, trauma or depressive symptoms) and preventing the development of post-traumatic stress disorder following birth is debriefing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1542891866132-71U4PG7J2ISC9D1Q50BT/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Anti D - Sara Whickham Various papers and evidence based research on the effectiveness of anti-D to help you choose if it what you want https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1543004484187-DRQGVT491YYM3JVWY4GH/Mother+Mother+Doula.png Research - Emotional Load - You Should've Asked. a comment on balancing the load in the home between men and women by Emma Clit https://ruthpay.co.uk/breastfeedingresources daily 0.75 2018-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1525609646421-WWT6KNF8Z6RL15PPRY0P/ibc-logo.png Breastfeeding resources - International Breastfeeding Centre - Jack Newman Resources from the world renowned breastfeeding counsellor. Good for diagrams of good latch and helpful advice for the early days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1525609646421-WWT6KNF8Z6RL15PPRY0P/ibc-logo.png Breastfeeding resources - International Breastfeeding Centre - Jack Newman Resources from the world renowned breastfeeding counsellor. Good for diagrams of good latch and helpful advice for the early days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1526206012472-VKW0YWTO0DFKF5IIO3UU/kellymom_logo_3in.png Breastfeeding resources - Kelly Mom Comprehensive support and evidence based information for breastfeeding mothers. Great advice on pumping and other parenting advice for non breastfeeding families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1525608625343-KDPLKUOSIPQHT9SRS32D/lll.png Breastfeeding resources - La Leche League Providing support for breastfeeding mothers for every stage of their breastfeeding journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1525609300178-GL3RRO3NDDV2CW77XKIF/ibc-logo.png Breastfeeding resources - International Breastfeeding Centre - Jack Newman resources from the world renowned breastfeeding counselor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1525608830736-NMAR0MJFS143U9WYPCPY/nct-social-logo.png Breastfeeding resources - NCT Practical advice and support online and in local groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1525608948737-9SFEL2XYPFCZIQMUUXO8/NHS.png Breastfeeding resources - NHS Information about breastfeeding from the NHS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1526205767922-O9VW5I4ZOU5VU6XOTI4X/breastfeeding-logo.png Breastfeeding resources - Association of Breastfeeding Mothers They are a group of trained volunteers dedicated to supporting breastfeeding mums and their families. They’ve been supporting mums and nurturing families for almost 40 years. Many of their breastfeeding counsellors are mums who’ve benefited from ABM support and now want to share their knowledge and experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1532264592247-0RZPUK5ZFYJM5XGG600S/breastfeeding+network.png Breastfeeding resources - The Breastfeeding Network - Drugs in Breastmilk Drugs In Breastmilk – Is It Safe? An increasing number of mothers and health professionals have sought to find more information on the levels of medicines passing through milk to the baby. Standard reference books such as the British National Formulary (BNF) provide little information for professionals and parents to make decisions on individual situations. BfN endeavours to provide information to enable mothers to breastfeed their babies for as long as they wish and to provide information on the safety of medicines for each mother and baby pair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1539516555496-PGI6MF6V3DZL7KOH9ZG3/little+peach+london.jpg Breastfeeding resources - Little Peach very supportive, providing sensible information on social media and online. Motivating and helpful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1540466649522-3J19P6P22E3W1LYI2E0I/zoops.jpg Breastfeeding resources - The Story of the Zoops - breastfeeding/formula company allegory “An animation created from the work of illustrator and comic artist Heather Cushman-Dowdee. Imagine a land where suddenly the way that generations have always fed their babies is suddenly thought of as weird and offensive. Though this could be right here in our country, the place I'm talking about is the land of the Zoops. “ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1541358244035-OOZBLYSS6EL5UBTS42YC/thebirthhub.jpg Breastfeeding resources - The Birth Hub - Blog and Tongue Tie Resource UK doula, doula course leader and breastfeeding counsellor. This is my library of resources all about pregnancy, childbirth and infant feeding. https://ruthpay.co.uk/birth daily 0.75 2019-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1526204628406-IHGZZ32C358DX2PNNMVW/which.png Birth resources - Which? Which? have a flow chart where you can fill in your preferences and it will help guide you towards the options that might suit you best. There are also reviews of maternity units: hospitals, birth centers, specialist labour wards etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1526204628406-IHGZZ32C358DX2PNNMVW/which.png Birth resources - Which? Which? have a flow chart where you can fill in your preferences and it will help guide you towards the options that might suit you best. There are also reviews of maternity units: hospitals, birth centers, specialist labour wards etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1526206691939-OKU95AFFCYB4T3O9AUIG/birthrights.jpg Birth resources - Birthrights UK Birthrights is the UK’s only organisation dedicated to improving women’s experience of pregnancy and childbirth by promoting respect for human rights. They believe that all women are entitled to respectful maternity care that protects their fundamental rights to dignity, autonomy, privacy and equality. Find out your rights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1527150342828-4EPHRRIKXEJDYDBO2AFW/tmagbs.png Birth resources - Tell me a good birth story Listening to a good birth story is powerful. It’s a simple message - ‘I did it, so can you’ – and it inspires courage. They connect pregnant women with mothers who have good birth stories to share – and link by link, are building a big beautiful chain of birth confidence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1527710183176-YWQSGJIWMDQX5NO0ZMQP/Logo-final.png Birth resources - Evidence based birth information about birth based on evidence and studies with the aim to educate as many people as possible about their options. They also aim to keep health professionals and doulas informed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1525681180808-N1JN0K51O31TIWS3EYLY/homebirthorg.jpg Birth resources - Home Birth Reference Site An excellent source of evidence based information to see if home birth might be right for you. Covering risk, support from midwives, water births, what you might need to plan a home birth, the benefits, birth stories and lots of evidenced based research. If you like that sort of thing, it is brilliant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1532263407837-6FG6C7GOU2PKHMT9LAL1/book-cover.jpg Birth resources - CesareanBirth.org Support and information for planning a C-section birth, the organisation aims to: – Challenge research and information provided to women about different birth plan risks – Establish physical and psychological birth outcomes as formal indicators of quality care, instead of birth processes… – Hold organisations to account (e.g. WHO’s 1985 recommended 15% cesarean rate threshold and 2015 CDMR position, and the RCOG’s 2012 recommended 20% caesarean rate) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1532263442795-HLTLJQ010SWPDW9KOWSI/AIMS.png Birth resources - AIMS • Campaigning for better births for all • Protecting human rights in childbirth • Independent information about pregnancy and birth • Raising awareness of research https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a840c792278e7a1c45b9800/1532263505528-0NZV24MM3PZTHBN7SW3V/mumologist.jpg Birth resources - Mumologist Dr Emma Svanberg, a Clinical Psychologist ...since 2009 and Hypnobirthing practitioner since 2010. 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