Sara Wickham (midwife, author, speaker, researcher) reflects on the questions which arose while she updated her newest book, “Inducing Labour: making informed decisions”. The process of updating a book is a great opportunity for reflection. What has happened or changed since the last … [Read more...]
Annual Walk for the Quality of Birth and Birth-giving
A message from Hungary! A collective from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), a program launched in 2007 by ELTE and the Hungarian Society of Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Medicine (HSPPPM), extend the following invitation to join their Walk for the Quality of Birth and Birth-giving for any period … [Read more...]
What Causes Pelvic Pain in Pregnant Women?
During pregnancy, one in five women experience a range of painful symptoms around their pelvic region which can manifest along the lower back, groin, and inner thighs. Pelvic pain itself is not a condition but a symptom of other things happening as the body changes during childbearing. As the uterus … [Read more...]
New #everyonesbusiness campaign maps show perinatal health service shortage
The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) is a coalition of over 85 UK organisations with a vision to see all women across the UK get consistent, accessible and quality care and support for their mental health during pregnancy and in the year after giving birth. New maps launched today by the … [Read more...]
Protected: Survivor Stories (Doula UK Conference 2018)
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2018 AGM
The 2018 Doula UK Annual General Meeting took place on Wednesday 19th September 2018 at The Study Society, 151 Talgarth Rd, London W14 9DA. Thirty five (35) Members attended, and the minutes will be uploaded to the Members' area in due course. The slides from the presentation and the results … [Read more...]
Doula UK 2018 Conference – Feedback
Thank you for choosing to attend our conference on Saturday 24th March in London. Please help us by filling in the form below. If you bought a ticket but did not end up attending, please just complete the parts of the form which are relevant for you. … [Read more...]
New animation enhances support for women with eating disorders during pregnancy
Eating disorders affect approximately 7.5% of pregnant women and can impact on maternal and infant outcomes. Researchers at King’s College London have translated research on eating disorders during pregnancy and motherhood into practical training resources to help healthcare professionals provide … [Read more...]
Meet our Volunteers – Hazel Acland Tree
This is part of a series of interviews with our amazing volunteers. These are ordinary Members of Doula UK, who do extraordinary work, often very much behind the scenes, to run our organisation. Hazel Acland Tree - Devon Rep and EDN Rep How long have you been a doula? and/or what was your path … [Read more...]
#Mumtakeover event aims to be largest conversation about parenthood and mental health
More than a third of mothers have experienced mental health issues relating to parenthood, according to an online survey conducted by the BBC. Mothers say they suffer from 'mum guilt' and are ashamed to ask for help for fear of looking like a failure. This was the shared experience voiced by mums … [Read more...]
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