"Menopause and menstruation guidance launched for workplaces to support employees" independent.co.uk/life-style/hea…

"All new mums in England will receive a more comprehensive mental and physical check-up from their GP in the weeks after they give birth.." england.nhs.uk/2023/12/nhs-bo…

"Among women with perinatal mental health conditions, 20% will experience suicidal thoughts or undertake acts of self-harm" Early diagnosis & treatment of maternal mental health conditions save lives. who.int/news/item/19-0…

"Birth trauma remains a “real taboo” and should be part of the UK government’s women’s health strategy..." So many people suffer in silence...much needed initiative theguardian.com/society/2024/j…

"The mental health of babies, children and young people (BCYP) influences their current and future health, as well as their wider life chances and outcomes." gov.uk/government/pub…

"Problem periods, women’s health research and support for domestic and sexual abuse victims are among the government’s priorities" Women’s Health Strategy in 2024 gov.uk/government/new…

"When in hospital during labour and birth, 25% of people were left alone at some point during, or shortly after, the birth at a time when it worried them..." cqc.org.uk/publications/s…

"Employers must make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for women going through menopause" #Menopause #WorkplaceSafety #workplacewellbeing theguardian.com/society/2024/f…

"Mindfulness, group and cognitive behavioural therapy could effectively treat menopause symptoms such as low mood and anxiety..." bbc.co.uk/news/health-68…

"Healing is truly a journey. The road has its ups and downs" - Jon Kabat-Zinn

My thoughts and prayers are with Princess of Wales for a speedy recovery. independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

On call today & visit to DH site King's College NHS meeting the Ops team, maternity, trauma, St Luke’s chapel for an Easter service, a good chat with staff on, busy with transplants and a submission of an MBA by one of our liver/renal bed mgrs this week. Thanks 🙏🏻 for all you do 😊

"Women make up nearly half of the UK workforce, but many feel forced to reduce their hours at work, pass up promotions and even quit their jobs due to lack of menopause support." #menopause #workplacewellbeing womenshealth.gov wellbeingofwomen.org.uk/menopause-work…

Aspiring doctor Shakithya volunteered to get experience in a hospital, but found herself loving her role as a volunteer more than she imagined! She finds volunteering to be a massive privilege, rewarding and enjoyable. Interested in volunteering? Visit: bit.ly/WHTHVolunteeri…

Overwhelmed and exhausted from constantly pushing yourself to keep up with the pace of your job? It's time to take a break! Yes, that's right. Taking care of yourself is not a luxury, but an absolute necessity💆🏽‍♀️ Make time for yourself - you've absolutely earned it! #SelfCare

"According to Endometriosis UK the condition affects around 1.5m women in the UK" bbc.com/news/articles/…

#Edinburgh is well known for it's ancient closes (narrow alleyways) but even in busiest tourist times they can be seemingly undiscovered. The tall building in this photo was built 1699. #NewYork didn't invent the idea of skyscrapers, Auld Reekie did!

Meet the faces behind 🌿 birthdebrief.com 🌿 Clare and Natalie, compassionate midwives with decades of experience between us supporting women and families during the perinatal period. Helping you regain control, positively reframe and process your maternity experience.

It's #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek - a week that recognises the skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals Alice, a Physio Assistant who has Autism, says: “It's important to celebrate neurodiversity as it raises awareness of the different way neurodivergent brains think.”

"Women taking weight loss jabs must use contraception, and wait up to two months after stopping the medication before trying to get pregnant, the government's health agency has warned." news.sky.com/story/weight-l…