The Modern Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond: How to Have a Healthier Pregnancy, Easier Birth and Smoother Postnatal Period

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Yet, considering the new approximate figure of 1 in 20 put forward for the proportion of pregnancies affected by hEDS/HSD, cases in maternity services should no longer be considered rare, only rarely diagnosed ( Pezaro et al, 2020). Findings in relation to other geographical areas outside of the US remain absent, and one must consider the fact that despite spending more on childbirth than any other country in the world, the US already has worse outcomes in maternity services than any other high-resource countries ( National Academies of Sciences et al, 2020). For a really unique pregnancy book which makes a brilliant budget-friendly gift, Nobody Told Me by bestselling poet Hollie McNish is a beautiful read.

She loves to collaborate with other birth, health and fitness professionals to help each women attain their health goals. Those left with chronic pelvic girdle pain (PGP) are at a significantly increased risk of suffering from anxiety and depression ( Siqueira-Campos et al, 2019).Burch R Epidemiology and treatment of menstrual migraine and migraine during pregnancy and lactation: a narrative review. Although caution must be taken in interpreting these results, as the types of EDS included were not stated and findings are specific to the US, where the data was collected between 1999–2013. The latest insights presented here may crucially explain the origins of some precipitate labours and births seen in practice along with other outcomes.

Fedorowski A, Hamrefors V, Ricci F Other syndromes of orthostatic intolerance: Delayed orthostatic hypotension, postprandial hypotension, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, and reflex syncope. Continuing any medication prescribed pre-conceptually may also reduce symptoms, and no significant risks have been reported in such cases ( Morgan et al, 2018). I was absolutely TERRIFIED of giving birth but [this book has] made me feel much more empowered and positive, even a little bit excited now! Whether you’re worrying about feeding positions, the quality of your baby's latch, engorgement or simply if your baby is getting enough milk, establishing a breastfeeding routine can be really overwhelming, particularly when met with well-meaning but conflicting advice from friends and family. Morgan K, Chojenta C, Tavener M, Smith A, Loxton D Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome during pregnancy: a systematic review of the literature.

Bennett SE, Walsh N, Moss T, Palmer S Understanding the psychosocial impact of joint hypermobility syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome hypermobility type: a qualitative interview study. I read it in my second pregnancy after a first birth that was really out of my control, and have read it in pregnancies three and four too. Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a form of autonomic dysfunction that can cause orthostatic intolerance, with up to 78% of women with hEDS/HSD potentially affected ( Gazit et al, 2003). Many parents feel that while most practical and emotional support is available from family and friends, learning with other expectant parents is highly valued.