Postnatal Community

We aim to promote and fight for optimal long term health after pregnancy and birth. @whitstablewell and I have irons in the fire. Watch this space. #postnatal #mums #WomensHealth

The @EveryWomanFest_ this weekend was absolutely amazing. Inspiring, empowering, educational. Centring women’s health in a fun, inclusive - but powerful - way. If you didn’t make it this year - do come next year! #everywoman23

Chuffed to have this piece in @HuffPostUK today. Postnatal recovery takes more than a year and we need better care. RT if you agree huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/we-need-…

Yesterdays Black maternal health APPG in parliament was a success! We heard from various people across maternity services on the updates and progress that has been made in the maternity world that have a positive affect for Black women #bmhaw23 #bmhaw23appg #fivexmore

This needs to change, which is why @motherbodies and I are campaigning for an additional maternal check within the first year postpartum. Would love to hear your thoughts. #postnatal #MaternalHealth

The brand new series of @motherbodies podcast is kicking off with an episode focused on getting your sex life back after birth - what's "normal" and why can it feel so hard to be a "good mum" and a "sexy partner"? Check it out here: pod.fo/e/17148a

I wrote a piece on how important it is to plan for your postpartum recovery - as well as the birth. Let me know your thoughts? #pregnancy #birth #postpartum #postnatal #doulas #midwives #WomenSupportingWomen metro.co.uk/2023/04/02/its…

It’s #WorldBookDay - here’s a snippet of me talking about my book ‘Your Postnatal Body’ - published by @pinterandmartin last year. #postnatal

@RoseStokes 😧😤 bleddy eejits

I know it's well meaning but can people not clap or cheer fat people when they're out exercising (just me?) It is incredibly patronising to assume just because I'm plus size that I'm unfit, or in need of encouragement. I don't want to be a grump but I exercise a lot!

@michellebee34 @motherbodies @bbcsoutheast 💯 agree. There’s so much that needs to change - this is just one small part. I believe the continuity of carer model has been proven to have improved outcomes re:maternal mental health. @PMHPUK is this the case?

@motherbodies @pelvicuprising @bbcsoutheast Sounds a good idea. The 6week check is barely enough as it is. I do think a whole new approach to PND is needed though. There needs to be a relationship built up with the person asking the questions. I doubt much difference a 1 off appointment will make here.

The @motherbodies and @pelvicuprising campaign calling for mums to have a proper 2nd health check in the year after birth - not just the 6-week check - has had some fab coverage on @bbcsoutheast. So brilliant to see topics like #pnd and incontinence getting mainstream coverage.

Just me, talking on BBC news last night regarding an additional maternal check for new mothers! #postnatalhealth #yourpostnatalbody #maternalhealth

You're invited. Save the date 24.06.2023 #EveryWomanFestival2023 #WomensHealth #Empower

‘Be kind’ we say ‘It’s ok not to be OK’ we say. Then we hate on and vilify and bully a woman until she’s on the brink. A pregnant woman thinking of taking her own life to put a stop to the abuse. When will we learn? 💔 #HarryandMeganNetflix #BeKindAlways

@eliistender10 Tories voted out

Write a happy story in 3 words

@LeahsLounge Three Nanas: Margaret (Mag); Eleanor (possibly Nora); Isabella (Bella) and my husbands is Winifred (Winnie) ❤️

My pregnant friend is looking for an old-fashion name. What was your grandma's name - for a chance to win naming the baby...?

So tonight we are talking about barriers to seeking help with you have a perinatal mental health. If you're happy to share. Were there any particular barriers you faced on your journey? #PNDHour

@MadScientistFF Cod in parsley sauce - in a bag.

What food traumatized you as a kid?

Please do check out this article and let us know your thoughts. #maternity #maternalhealth #postpartum #postnatal

@hannahfearn Yup.