Covid rules on hospital visits and maternity appointments relaxed
Really interesting online article here on BBC News about the new Covid-19 guidance for hospitals, which could see more patients receiving face-to-face visits from loved ones. NHS Wales has given health boards and hospices flexibility to allow visits based on local...
How four jabs of sterile water could ease pain during labour
This is a fascinating article by Pat Hagan for The Daily Mail Online. It talks about how an injection of sterile water into the lower back of pregnant ladies, has been shown to ease pain during childbirth. Apparently, just a teaspoonful of water is injected just...
Landmark survey reveals Covid restrictions have huge mental health implications on mothers-to-be
A campaign group ‘Pregnant then Screwed’ has carried out a landmark survey of 15,000 expectant parents, revealing the damage that Covid restrictions have had on the mental health of pregnant women and new mums. Nine in ten said virus curbs are damaging...
Gill from Northumberland swims in the North Sea three times a week to raise money for charity
What an inspirational lady! We love, love, love this story about the amazing Gill Castle from Alnwick, who is taking a dip in the North Sea three times a week through the winter to raise money for the Birth Trauma Association. See the full report on ITV News below....