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Your experiences and opinions are needed!

Research

Hi lovely people! It seems I’m inviting you to take part in research once again! This time, your experiences and opinions are needed by Queen’s University Belfast. The researchers want to know people’s views on excess weight in today’s society. They’re particularly interested in hearing from people who’ve been pregnant. If you’re experiencing research survey

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No excuse for COVID-19 review delay #BlackLivesMatter

Research

The BigBirthas site has been reasonably quiet on subject of Covid-19. The situation is changing so rapidly, every time I find relevant research, it seems it is almost immediately contradicted. I don’t want to add to anyone’s confusion. But the news reported today by Sky that the review into affects on the BAME community is

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Homebirth Midwife

Guest Blog, Labour & Birth Blog Posts, Pregnancy Blog Posts

Look what Deborah Neiger has just brought onto the market! It’s your very own homebirth midwife doll and accessories!! Ha ha, not really. This IS homebirth midwife Deborah Neiger, plus all her kit laid out in all its glory. So, if you’ve ever wondered what’s in a homebirth midwife’s magic toolkit – here it is.

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Free Pregnancy and Antenatal Digital Support

Labour & Birth Blog Posts, Pregnancy Blog Posts

Are you pregnant or do you have a baby under 12 months? A new free pregnancy and antenatal digital support service funded by the NHS has just been launched! The first phase is a two week trial for participants living in England. If successful, the plan is to roll it out nationwide. This could be

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