Resources to support pregnancy and women's hEALTH
Spinning Babies
A world of information, inspired by a collaboration between a midwife and chiropractor. Spinning babies presents info on physiologically preparing your body for birth. I particularly like the info on positioning.
The Pelvic Partnership
This charity supports people experiencing Pregnancy related Pelvic Girdle Pain. Lots of information is available, plus sign posting to practitioners who can help you. I am privileged to be a recommended practitioner.
Sarah Wickham
Sarah is a renowned midwife and researcher who is completely dedicated to informing on the different options available for birth, their risks, benefits and alternatives so we can make informed decisions suitable for us, our baby, our family.
Trudy Brock of Birth Journeys Midwifery.
Trudy is a trained midwife with additional training to support those who have experienced traumatic births. She offers antenatal and postnatal advice and care, as well as therapy for those looking to recover from traumatic birthing experiences.
The Back Pain Podcast
2 wonderful pregnancy specific episodes are presented by Sarah Fellows. Check out the Back Pain Podcast and search for "Pregnancy and Back Pain - is it normal?" and "Back Pain during Pregnancy Part 2".
Highly recommended!
The Motherkind Cafe
Located in East Oxford, The Motherk Cafe provides maternal mental health and wellbeing support. I have also written about accessing resources for mental health which you can read by clicking here.
Optimising Post Partum Nutrition
This online nutrition seminar featuring Dalia Weinreb (Registered Dietician) is a fantastic start point for some post party nutrition knowledge. Click the Learn More button to go to the recording.
Book a nutrition consultation with Dalia Weinreb here.
For info specifically on Iron Deficiency, click here, to go to an Iron info specific seminar recording.
I have also written a blog on my thoughts which you can read by clicking here.
Vitamin D
We lack sunshine in the UK! Low levels of Vitamin D (obtained usually from healthy sun exposure) can exacerbate persistent pain. If we have discussed Vitamin D in clinic, you may purchase your Vitamin D test by clicking here. You may also consult your GP. Learn more about Vitamin D by clicking the Learn More button.
Period Repair Manual
An eye-opening read by Dr Lara Briden about current understanding of how periods work, what might change this and how to improve the situation
