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Sheena Byrom

@sheenabyrom.bsky.social

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Vintage midwife, mother, grandmother with compassion in mind!

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Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Nov 19

A short introduction - can’t believe I’ve joined another space but let’s see! I’m a #midwife and co-owner of #All4Maternity www.all4maternity.com with my midwife daughter Anna. Interested in compassionate connections in positive environments 🌸
#midwifery #maternity #childbirth #compassion #love

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Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Sep 2

A lost piece of midwifery history - I need your help please..
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A lost piece of midwifery history - I need your help please..

Last month I visited our local library to ask the history department if they had any information about a midwife who practised in our town during the 1940s and 50s.

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Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Aug 4

How times have changed: breastfeeding support in the 1970s…

Here I am, breastfeeding our CEO! @all4maternity.bsky.social

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All4Maternity @all4maternity.bsky.social · Jul 6

The reduction in midwife-led options for childbirth and the rise in medical interventions.

We are hosting the first seminar for the Midwifery and Maternity Birth Collective TOMORROW evening, with Soo Downe, Andrew Weeks, Claire Feeley and Anna Horn.

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Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Jul 4

I was sorry to miss the official launch of this important book - what a joy it was to contribute to the content, with my daughter Anna.

#MidwiferyLove

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Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Jul 4

What a huge privilege. Thank you @internationalmidwives.org ❤️ for the opportunity.

All4Maternity @all4maternity.bsky.social · Jul 4

All4Maternity Midwife Leaders Anna and Sheena Byrom are delighted and honoured to be selected as Executive Sponsors for the ICM Midwife Leaders Programme ❤️

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@internationalmidwives.org

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Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Jun 3

Gorgeous!

Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Jun 2

Look who I met up with, by chance, in San Sebastián, Spain, yesterday! Soo Downe, for those of you who don’t know her, she’s a professor of midwifery. And my buddy and advocate.

Soo is cycling with her partner, and happened to be close by. Incredible. We had two hours of non-stop chatter.

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All4Maternity @all4maternity.bsky.social · Jun 1

What a beautiful account from a retired midwife, now in a care home, remembering special times.

“It was such a wonderful job.” Patricia Walcott-Lee reflects on her journey from Jamaica to South London, delivering joy & babies along the way.

www.all4maternity.com/patricia-rem...

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Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Jun 1

I keep forgetting to post here. Yet I hear this is the place to be - Blue Sky.

Tonight I wrote a post on my Substack account in response to a shocking but not uncommon message from a student midwife on a Facebook group.

All is revealed here sheenabyrom.substack.com/p/a-clique-n...

A Clique, not a Click

An age old dilemma

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Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Jun 1

And thank you to YOU Emma!

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Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Apr 24

This is Collioure - France. A wee trip in our camper!

Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Apr 24

In my @all4maternity.bsky.social hoodie in France - feeling joyous after hearing good news from our son. He has a new job!

Sharing happiness this evening ❤️

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Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Apr 20

‘We have a national crisis. Some call it a perfect storm. If midwifery-led services are scaled back, more women will be referred to obstetric-led units unnecessarily’.

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Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Apr 16

Wearing my gifted #BeMoreLaura hoodie reminded me of the evening I met Laura’s parents and listened to their journey of love and loss - and courage.

What a family ❤️

www.bemorelaura.com

Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Apr 11

Do you have a link Alison please?

Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Apr 9

I’ve been sharing this on many platforms - a podcast episode about the important
maternity review of NI, lead by a remarkable Prof of Midwifery @maryrenfrew.bsky.social 🙏🏽

All4Maternity @all4maternity.bsky.social · Apr 9

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! Prof @maryrenfrew.bsky.social discussing the Independent Maternity Review in Northern Ireland with Sheena & Anna Byrom.

🔗 Tune in now and join the conversation about creating safe, compassionate and high-quality care for all.

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Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Apr 7

Our eldest granddaughter is 19 today - and we are proud! Happy Birthday Minnie!

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QMNC Research Alliance @qmnc-research.bsky.social · Apr 2

🎥 Join us & the Birth Wars filmmaking team for a screening & discussion of power struggles shaping birth in Mexico—and the bridges that could save lives.
🗓 April 23 & 24 | Free for members
➡️ Register now→ www.qmnc.org/about-qmnc/calabash-cafe/
➡️ Join QMNC→ www.qmnc.org
#BirthWars #QMNC #Calabash

Calabash Cafe registration information: Birth Wars Documentary by Janet Jarman, held twice, Apr 23 2025 2 am EDT, Apr 24, 2025 11 am EDT (in Spanish). Register at qmnc.org Free for members. Membership is free. Join now!

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Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Apr 6

A meeting on X (Twitter) how can that be magic?

It was, a certain kind of ‘it was meant to be’ magic. And a real friendship formed from one like and share.

#BeMoreLaura

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Social Media Magic

Is not something I say often....

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Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Apr 6

Thank you so much 💕

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · Apr 5

Thank you for all your #kindness & all you do! 🧡

#nurses #midwives #healthcare #paramedics #doctors

@kathevans2.bsky.social @sheenabyrom.bsky.social @fwmaternity.bsky.social @karenellab.bsky.social @racheln76.bsky.social @midwifekookie.bsky.social @nurseninapa.bsky.social

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There’s just not enough credit given for all you do. You’re doing so much and trying hard. Not everyone gets how hard you work to be functioning. So here’s a big thank you from me to you. Picture by Beth Evans pastel colours black writing.

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Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Mar 30

Will always be one of the most rewarding experiences of my career - supporting midwives in Bulgaria 💕

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · Mar 29

“Connection is why we’re here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.” Brené Brown

Just checking in to see how you are…Sending positive ripples your way today.

Because sometimes, the smallest check-in can mean the most.🧡

#kindness #positivity #connection

Picture by Art of Brilliance

Picture by art of brilliance

Small little circle with a sign saying someone

Bigger bright sunshine :-) with a sign saying someone after you check in with them

Yellow circles on a blue background

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Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Mar 25

Gosh I’ve not been keeping up with posting here - too many platforms!

Is there not a poll function here, so I can ask questions?

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Sheena Byrom @sheenabyrom.bsky.social · Mar 9

Always a treat! #Spring