Anna Lindstrom
@anlindstrom.bsky.social
Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Midwife and Professional Midwifery Advocate @ Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Notts)
Ambler, Reader, Londoner, Strictly lover, incompetent gardener and forgetful history nut.
Ambler, Reader, Londoner, Strictly lover, incompetent gardener and forgetful history nut.
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) sufferers are up to 8x more likely to have antenatal depression.
MMHA member Pregnancy Sickness Support is raising awareness & advocating for comprehensive care for those with HG through their #AMonthToChangeMinds campaign: pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/a-month-to-c...
MMHA member Pregnancy Sickness Support is raising awareness & advocating for comprehensive care for those with HG through their #AMonthToChangeMinds campaign: pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/a-month-to-c...
March 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) sufferers are up to 8x more likely to have antenatal depression.
MMHA member Pregnancy Sickness Support is raising awareness & advocating for comprehensive care for those with HG through their #AMonthToChangeMinds campaign: pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/a-month-to-c...
MMHA member Pregnancy Sickness Support is raising awareness & advocating for comprehensive care for those with HG through their #AMonthToChangeMinds campaign: pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/a-month-to-c...
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It's 10 years since the landmark Montgomery judgement on informed consent. Thanks to Maria Repanos and Elizabeth Maliakal of Hudgell's for their guest blog explaining what it meant for women giving birth. www.birthtraumaassociation.org/news-campaig...
10 years since the Montgomery judgement – what has it meant for women giving birth? — Birth Trauma Association
In March 2015, the Supreme Court made a landmark ruling in favour of a woman, Nadine Montgomery, who said that her obstetrician should have informed her of her particular risks in childbirth. Medical ...
www.birthtraumaassociation.org
March 11, 2025 at 7:50 AM
It's 10 years since the landmark Montgomery judgement on informed consent. Thanks to Maria Repanos and Elizabeth Maliakal of Hudgell's for their guest blog explaining what it meant for women giving birth. www.birthtraumaassociation.org/news-campaig...
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We’re pleased to share new resources from Mental Health Foundation’s #CreatingConnections project, exploring the barriers young mums face, their mental health needs, and the importance of peer support alongside statutory care. Explore the resources: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/resourc...
March 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We’re pleased to share new resources from Mental Health Foundation’s #CreatingConnections project, exploring the barriers young mums face, their mental health needs, and the importance of peer support alongside statutory care. Explore the resources: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/resourc...
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We're recruiting for a Development Manager:
• Location: Home-based.
• Salary: £35,000 per annum, pro rata.
• Hours: Part-time, 21 hours a week.
• Apply by: Monday 3rd March.
Find out more here: www.app-network.org/jobs
• Location: Home-based.
• Salary: £35,000 per annum, pro rata.
• Hours: Part-time, 21 hours a week.
• Apply by: Monday 3rd March.
Find out more here: www.app-network.org/jobs
February 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
We're recruiting for a Development Manager:
• Location: Home-based.
• Salary: £35,000 per annum, pro rata.
• Hours: Part-time, 21 hours a week.
• Apply by: Monday 3rd March.
Find out more here: www.app-network.org/jobs
• Location: Home-based.
• Salary: £35,000 per annum, pro rata.
• Hours: Part-time, 21 hours a week.
• Apply by: Monday 3rd March.
Find out more here: www.app-network.org/jobs
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🌍 We are proud to reshare this @WHO article on a south-to-north learning exchange where Rwandan midwives trained European midwives in comprehensive abortion care at our the ICM Regional Conference hosted in Berlin last year.
🔗 Read more: zurl.co/cUggM
🔗 Read more: zurl.co/cUggM
South-to-north learning exchanges enhance midwives’ skills in abortion care
Showing the power of global partnerships and collaboration, midwives from Rwanda shared their skills and knowledge of comprehensive abortion care at a major gathering in Berlin organized as part of a new south-to-north learning approach initiated by the UN Special Programme in Human Reproduction (HRP).
www.who.int
February 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
🌍 We are proud to reshare this @WHO article on a south-to-north learning exchange where Rwandan midwives trained European midwives in comprehensive abortion care at our the ICM Regional Conference hosted in Berlin last year.
🔗 Read more: zurl.co/cUggM
🔗 Read more: zurl.co/cUggM
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We need the Secretary of State to commission an independent investigation into why this is going on, and we need the courts to stop sending pregnant women to prison.
New claim another prisoner handcuffed after giving birth
www.channel4.com/news/new-cla...
www.channel4.com/news/new-cla...
New claim another prisoner handcuffed after giving birth
Earlier this week Channel 4 News revealed claims that some prison officers at HMP Bronzefield in Surrey had breached Government policy by shackling and restraining pregnant prisoners during labour.
www.channel4.com
February 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
We need the Secretary of State to commission an independent investigation into why this is going on, and we need the courts to stop sending pregnant women to prison.
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🌿 The role of the hospice midwife is emerging as a vital source of comfort and care for families facing perinatal loss. Combining midwifery expertise with palliative care, these professionals provide compassionate support during the most difficult moments. www.nursingtimes.net/end-of-life-...
February 21, 2025 at 12:07 PM
🌿 The role of the hospice midwife is emerging as a vital source of comfort and care for families facing perinatal loss. Combining midwifery expertise with palliative care, these professionals provide compassionate support during the most difficult moments. www.nursingtimes.net/end-of-life-...
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"There has been progress with specialist services, but, tragically, women are still dying." Karen Middleton, Head of Campaigns and Policy at the MMHA
Catch up on this morning's BBC Breakfast feature on #MaternalMentalHealth (from 3:17:00): www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... @laurakyrkesmith.bsky.social
Catch up on this morning's BBC Breakfast feature on #MaternalMentalHealth (from 3:17:00): www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... @laurakyrkesmith.bsky.social
February 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM
"There has been progress with specialist services, but, tragically, women are still dying." Karen Middleton, Head of Campaigns and Policy at the MMHA
Catch up on this morning's BBC Breakfast feature on #MaternalMentalHealth (from 3:17:00): www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... @laurakyrkesmith.bsky.social
Catch up on this morning's BBC Breakfast feature on #MaternalMentalHealth (from 3:17:00): www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... @laurakyrkesmith.bsky.social
I often wonder if having a standardised model for care for PMH, such as BFI, would decrease discrepancies and improve care and safety nationally?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Better mental health care around pregnancy exists – I’ve seen it. Why aren’t all women getting it? | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
The tragic loss of a mother of three highlights how widespread perinatal mental illness is – and that care is patchy and underfunded, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I often wonder if having a standardised model for care for PMH, such as BFI, would decrease discrepancies and improve care and safety nationally?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The global voice of midwives is now on @bsky.app!
We're thrilled to join this vibrant community.
What are you hoping to gain from our presence on this platform? Share your thoughts below—we'd love to hear from you! 🤗💬
We're thrilled to join this vibrant community.
What are you hoping to gain from our presence on this platform? Share your thoughts below—we'd love to hear from you! 🤗💬
February 17, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Better documentation = better safeguarding!
A commitment to improving the safeguarding questionnaire process is a fantastic example of #QI in action @kenny-gibson.bsky.social
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A commitment to improving the safeguarding questionnaire process is a fantastic example of #QI in action @kenny-gibson.bsky.social
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February 16, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Better documentation = better safeguarding!
A commitment to improving the safeguarding questionnaire process is a fantastic example of #QI in action @kenny-gibson.bsky.social
ow.ly/vn9J50TbTcH
A commitment to improving the safeguarding questionnaire process is a fantastic example of #QI in action @kenny-gibson.bsky.social
ow.ly/vn9J50TbTcH
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"I don't remember the first moments of my daughter being born because I was so unwell...I was dipping in and out of consciousness." A tribute to the effectiveness of mental health support and the excellent work of
@Pandas_uk www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
@Pandas_uk www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
New West Lothian dad said wife 'just wasn't right' after she gave birth
Jemma has used her experience to offer support to local mums who have experienced similar mental health issues and is inviting them to join her monthly meetings in Whitburn
www.edinburghlive.co.uk
February 14, 2025 at 8:54 AM
"I don't remember the first moments of my daughter being born because I was so unwell...I was dipping in and out of consciousness." A tribute to the effectiveness of mental health support and the excellent work of
@Pandas_uk www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
@Pandas_uk www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
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Our blog shared by The East of England Midwifery Research Network explains why it was so important to bring @lostmothers.bsky.social project to the stage @cleanbrk.bsky.social @birthcompanions.bsky.social @arceastofengland.bsky.social @uniofherts.bsky.social @rcm.org.uk #scenesfromlostmothers
The Lost Mothers project: Why We Brought This Research to the Stage | East of England Midwifery Research Network
Midwife and EoE Midwifery Research Network member Dr Laura Abbott on her research with pregnant women and mothers in prisons and bringing their stories to life with Clean Break theatre company.
www.midwiferyresearcheast.org.uk
February 8, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Our blog shared by The East of England Midwifery Research Network explains why it was so important to bring @lostmothers.bsky.social project to the stage @cleanbrk.bsky.social @birthcompanions.bsky.social @arceastofengland.bsky.social @uniofherts.bsky.social @rcm.org.uk #scenesfromlostmothers
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Despite its prevalence and devastating human and economic consequences, mental health still does not receive anywhere near the same level of attention or investment as physical health during and after pregnancy.
New Chamber UK op-ed by our Head of Campaigns & Policy: chamberuk.com/maternal-men...
New Chamber UK op-ed by our Head of Campaigns & Policy: chamberuk.com/maternal-men...
Why Maternal Mental Health Needs Urgent Action - ChamberUK
Head of Campaigns and Policy, Maternal Mental Health Alliance
chamberuk.com
February 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Despite its prevalence and devastating human and economic consequences, mental health still does not receive anywhere near the same level of attention or investment as physical health during and after pregnancy.
New Chamber UK op-ed by our Head of Campaigns & Policy: chamberuk.com/maternal-men...
New Chamber UK op-ed by our Head of Campaigns & Policy: chamberuk.com/maternal-men...
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I’m glad that @laurakyrkesmith.bsky.social is pushing for better maternal health care. Too often, mothers’ needs get neglected, especially if it’s not a first birth, as in the case of her friend. At #MothersUncovered, we help mothers at ALL stages. #matrescence www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Labour MP to push for better maternal mental health care after friend’s suicide
Laura Kyrke-Smith says perinatal mental health care in England is ‘postcode lottery’, with disadvantaged women more likely to miss out
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2025 at 7:58 AM
I’m glad that @laurakyrkesmith.bsky.social is pushing for better maternal health care. Too often, mothers’ needs get neglected, especially if it’s not a first birth, as in the case of her friend. At #MothersUncovered, we help mothers at ALL stages. #matrescence www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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It's #TimeToTalk about mental health at every appointment during and after pregnancy. With 70% of expectant and new mums hiding how they're really feeling, it's so important that we normalise the conversation. The more we talk, the more we reduce the stigma surrounding perinatal mental illness.
February 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
It's #TimeToTalk about mental health at every appointment during and after pregnancy. With 70% of expectant and new mums hiding how they're really feeling, it's so important that we normalise the conversation. The more we talk, the more we reduce the stigma surrounding perinatal mental illness.
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Molar pregnancy: a qualitative study of personal experiences & societal narratives of loss
Emily Ross, Jane Ireson, Kam Singh, Matthew C Winter
www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1...
Emily Ross, Jane Ireson, Kam Singh, Matthew C Winter
www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1...
Molar pregnancy: a qualitative study of personal experiences and societal narratives of loss | British Journal of Midwifery
Background/Aims Molar pregnancy is a rare complication of pregnancy. Patients face surgery, human chorionic gonadotropin monitoring and potentially systemic treatment, resulting in unique support need...
www.magonlinelibrary.com
February 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Molar pregnancy: a qualitative study of personal experiences & societal narratives of loss
Emily Ross, Jane Ireson, Kam Singh, Matthew C Winter
www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1...
Emily Ross, Jane Ireson, Kam Singh, Matthew C Winter
www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1...
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Thanks to George Conway for posting Caroline Kennedy's letter so everyone is informed about RFK Jr. Please repost far and wide.
January 29, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Thanks to George Conway for posting Caroline Kennedy's letter so everyone is informed about RFK Jr. Please repost far and wide.
Sometimes attributed to Edgar Allen Poe, but quoted often by Bernie from Deptford after a glass or two of Mateus Rose…..
‘Believe nothing of what you hear, and only half of what you see’
Rather pertinent right now I’d say Dad 😘
‘Believe nothing of what you hear, and only half of what you see’
Rather pertinent right now I’d say Dad 😘
January 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Sometimes attributed to Edgar Allen Poe, but quoted often by Bernie from Deptford after a glass or two of Mateus Rose…..
‘Believe nothing of what you hear, and only half of what you see’
Rather pertinent right now I’d say Dad 😘
‘Believe nothing of what you hear, and only half of what you see’
Rather pertinent right now I’d say Dad 😘
Wow!
Bit late to the party, but just caught this on ITVX.
Anna Maxwell Martin is phenomenal.
This will stay with me a long while
#untilikillyou
Bit late to the party, but just caught this on ITVX.
Anna Maxwell Martin is phenomenal.
This will stay with me a long while
#untilikillyou
January 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Wow!
Bit late to the party, but just caught this on ITVX.
Anna Maxwell Martin is phenomenal.
This will stay with me a long while
#untilikillyou
Bit late to the party, but just caught this on ITVX.
Anna Maxwell Martin is phenomenal.
This will stay with me a long while
#untilikillyou
Wow!
Dr Strangelove at the Noel Coward Theatre.
Highly recommended. Really funny.
Steve Coogan was immense and the cast and set were perfect.
Dr Strangelove at the Noel Coward Theatre.
Highly recommended. Really funny.
Steve Coogan was immense and the cast and set were perfect.
December 27, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Wow!
Dr Strangelove at the Noel Coward Theatre.
Highly recommended. Really funny.
Steve Coogan was immense and the cast and set were perfect.
Dr Strangelove at the Noel Coward Theatre.
Highly recommended. Really funny.
Steve Coogan was immense and the cast and set were perfect.
December 15, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Wow, Strictly 🪩 Thank for helping my broken heart this year ❤️
December 14, 2024 at 7:59 PM
Wow, Strictly 🪩 Thank for helping my broken heart this year ❤️
