April Ferraro

The impact of infertility is so misunderstood 💔 bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

"Most big transformations come about from the hundreds of tiny, almost imperceptible, steps we take along the way." What's ONE tiny step you'll find the courage to take this weekend? #MaybeYouShouldTalkToSomeone

“Studies have shown that current gowns provide inadequate protection to breast tissue as they leave the upper outer quadrant and axilla exposed” Data complicated due to ‘relatively small’ numbers of women working in T&O cardiology and IR specialties So tired of this rubbish!! #invisiblewomen

Our new Maternal Mental Health team is supporting parents following the loss of their baby, or a traumatic experience relating to their maternity care. A very specific level of mental health care, helping hundreds of people in Somerset - bit.ly/3AJyRsO 💙 #MMHAW23

Two Types of Surgery for #Endometriosis are Ablation and Excision. This infographic highlights the differences between the two. Endometriosis is found outside the womb & consequently Hysterectomy ( womb removal ) is not an Endometriosis cure. Graphic from @endo_graphics

Thank you @jen_dometriosis for putting this information together, I have attached the rest to this post as it won’t all fit on. Pretty devastated to see this news, feels like a huge step backwards for endometriosis patients. #endometriosis

Why we need more Speech and Language Therapists in critical care 👍 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17…

Study with DNA from 60,600 women with #endometriosis, lead by @Nilosh and @KrinaZondervan, reveals compelling evidence of a shared #genetic basis for endometriosis and other (seemingly unrelated) causes of #pain. Published in @NatureGenet READ MORE ⤵️ bit.ly/genetic-pain

How to lose everything: a guide: fb.watch/iNCK53OQv9/

We're hearing donations have collapsed at a Midlothian-based baby loss charity during the cost of living crisis. @SiMBA_team say they'll close within months if they can't raise enough money to keep making Memory boxes for grieving families #HeartNews bit.ly/3iYgBa4

So accurate and beautifully written. shoeboxfullofmemories.wordpress.com/2022/09/20/ste…

Intensive therapy not necessarily best in treating loss of language, communication in early recovery after stroke: Study businessworld.in/article/Intens…

This is big news... transparent face masks have been ordered by the government! Thank you @rcslt - this will make such a difference to so many patients who rely on lip reading & or facial expressions to communicate. 😷🥳 @SLT_ASPH @ASPHstrokerehab @Asphft rcslt.org/news/transpare…

@emmacpilk Definitely, I’d love that 🥰

@AprilAncell I often think of those days! Fondly, believe it or not 😂 it's nice to hear you're doing so well. I hope we can catch up in person one day, perhaps at a CEN event for neuro SLTs ☺️ xx

A patient and their partner thanking me for the support received during their #stroke and #ESD journey has put a huge smile on my face. There is no better feeling. I never expect it, am just doing my job. But it's great when it happens ☺️ #neurorehab #aphasia #rehab #rewards

@emmacpilk I miss you too! I’m in Somerset now, working between acute stroke and neuro ward (prog neuro and TBI). I’ve been following your career path 👍Missing those days with you, Jess and me running the hospital 😂😂

@AprilAncell I miss you!! I need to heat what, where, when and how you're doing?!?!

Such a heartwarming story 🥰

My fellow SLT becoming twitter-famous ☺️ Sound words, totally agree 👍