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Anna Lindstrom

@anlindstrom.bsky.social
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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.

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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
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...
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Birth Trauma Association @birthtrauma.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
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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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 ...
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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
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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Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) @actiononpp.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
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
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International Confederation of Midwives @internationalmidwives.org · 24/02/2025
🌍 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
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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).
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Janey Starling @janeystarling.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
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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All4Maternity @all4maternity.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
🌿 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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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
"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
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Anna Lindstrom @anlindstrom.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
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...
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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
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Maeve O'Connell @thelovelymaeve.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Don't forget to follow the ICM on Bluesky #midwives #MaternityCare #wemidwives
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Terri Porrett @terriporrett.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
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
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Birth Trauma Association @birthtrauma.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
"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...
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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
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Professor Laura Abbott @midwifeteacher.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
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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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.
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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
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...
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Why Maternal Mental Health Needs Urgent Action - ChamberUK
Head of Campaigns and Policy, Maternal Mental Health Alliance
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Matrescence Advocate Maggie @matrescencemaggie.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
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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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
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Maternal Mental Health Alliance @mmhalliance.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
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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Pregnancy Loss Research Group @pregnancylossie.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
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...
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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...
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🇳🇴 Anne Worner #IAmJaneDoe 🇺🇦 @anneworner.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Thanks to George Conway for posting Caroline Kennedy's letter so everyone is informed about RFK Jr. Please repost far and wide.
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Anna Lindstrom @anlindstrom.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
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International Day of the Midwife 2025 Theme Announcement  | International Confederation of Midwives
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Anna Lindstrom @anlindstrom.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
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 😘
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Anna Lindstrom @anlindstrom.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
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
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Anna Lindstrom @anlindstrom.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Wow! Dr Strangelove at the Noel Coward Theatre. Highly recommended. Really funny. Steve Coogan was immense and the cast and set were perfect.
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Anna Lindstrom @anlindstrom.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Well this has eased my sadness of Gary leaving MOTD! Kelly is fantastic 🤩 #MOTD
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Anna Lindstrom @anlindstrom.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Wow, Strictly 🪩 Thank for helping my broken heart this year ❤️
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Anna Lindstrom @anlindstrom.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Getting in the mood with this classic #80’s 🎄
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DAPPER DON DHARSHI @dapperdondharshi.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Tulip fields in Netherlands (Credits: @nick_skeyes on IG)
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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Sharing our Perinatal Loneliness YouTube channel! You can view all the animations developed from the stories of parents who shared their experiences for our project exploring #perinatal #loneliness. www.youtube.com/@Perinatallo...
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Dr Krystal Wilkinson @drkryswilkinson.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
😍😍😍 WITCHES won Best Feature Documentary at the @BIFA_film awards! Huge congratulations to Elizabeth Sankey and her team 👏 The more hype around this film, the more people it is likely to help. #perinatalmentalhealth
Screenshot of a MUBI post, showing a still image of Elizabeth Sankey from the film, and the line ' WITCHES Best Feature Documentary'
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Dr Sam Roberts @samroberts7.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
We now recruiting pregnant mothers-to-be in their third trimester, between the ages of 18 and 45 and who live in the UK, for an online longitudinal study. For more details, see : nighttimecaregiving.study/longitudinal/
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Longitudinal Study | Liverpool Night-time Caregiving Study
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Dr Karen Bateson @karenjbateson.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
I’m absolutely delighted to hear this, even if the announcement is super late. Great news for families and staff, but most of all for babies!
Tweet from Parent Infant Foundation announcing Start for Life will be funded for another year.
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Gill Phillips @whoseshoes.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Important message! #FICare 💜 #NeoSky
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Krishnan Guru-Murthy @krishgm.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
A really great Ways to Change the World from Tim Minchin on his advice to young people, an amazing and varied career and the dangers of social media and television news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9wR...
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Tim Minchin on his viral speech, quitting social media and being kind
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
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Dr Emily Emmott @ehemmott.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
In England, dads/partners are (often unintentionally) excluded from conversations about breastfeeding - but research shows that support from partners is SO IMPORTANT. So this leaflet for dads and partners, made for Merton, is my small contribution🛟: dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.... #publichealth
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(PDF) DADS AND PARTNERS: TOOLKIT FOR SUPPORTING BREASTFEEDING
PDF | Dads and partners are one of the most important supporters for mum and baby. What you do during the early weeks -even the simple actions- can... | Find, read and cite all the research you need o...
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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
I’m looking for academic researchers who research mental health and also (like me) have lived experience of mental ill health! Please share and get in touch if that’s you ❤️#academicsky @academic-chatter.bsky.social @mhrincubator.bsky.social @nihrspcr.bsky.social
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Dr Karen Bateson @karenjbateson.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
⛄️Day 2⛄️ PARENT-INFANT RELATIONSHIPs Advent Calendar Watch Me Play! Is a brilliant intervention to support parent-baby relationships. The manual is free to download & you can book a 2-day training. Pre-requisites apply. tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/our-models-o...
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Watch Me Play!
Watch Me Play! is a simple way for parents and caregivers to support their baby or young child. The approach can be helpful in a range of family contexts. This fantastic free resource will help…
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Dr Krystal Wilkinson @drkryswilkinson.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Great to see @mmhalliance.bsky.social on here! The Maternal Mental Health Alliance is a UK charity and network of 130 organisations, dedicated to ensuring women and families affected by perinatal mental health problems have access to high-quality, compassionate care 💜
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
🚨URGENT CALL FOR HELP. PLEASE SHARE🙏 8-year-old Lilian has a rare blood disorder & needs a #lifesaver! Her stem cell donor match fell through, leaving her family devastated💔 Now, she’s back at square one but you can help by registering as a stem cell donor👇 www.dkms.org.uk/get-involved...
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Anna Lindstrom @anlindstrom.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Storm Spurs battering Manchester! 😁
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mcr-sb-research.bsky.social @mcr-sb-research.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Do you care for couples after 2nd trimester pregnancy loss <24 weeks? We would be very grateful if you would consider taking part in this survey to understand professionals' experience and healthcare provision after 2nd trimester pregnancy loss in the UK and Ireland - forms.office.com/e/xqRzJTqCqG
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News Medical @newsmedical.bsky.social · 15/08/2024
Maternal heart rate variability tied to postpartum mental health and infant brain development, study reveals ❤️👶🧠 www.news-medical.net/news/2024081... #MentalHealth #InfantDevelopment #HeartRate #Postpartum #Neurophysiology #MaternalHealth #Anxiety #Depression
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Maternal heart rate variability tied to postpartum mental health and infant brain development, study reveals
Researchers find that lower maternal heart rate variability postpartum is linked to higher anxiety and depression, affecting both mother and infant neurophysiology.
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Anna Lindstrom @anlindstrom.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Just a bit excited to watch this… And a free 7 day trial on Mubi too 🥰 Check it out.. mubi.com/en/gb/films/...
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Witches (2024) | MUBI
Director Elizabeth Sankey explores the connections between postpartum mental health and the portrayal of witches in Western society and popular culture. Sankey intertwines her personal experiences wit...
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Mari Greenfield @marigreenfield.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD LGBTQIA+ SURVEY🏳️‍🌈 For: ❤️LGBTQIA+ people ❤️Their family and supporters ❤️Perinatal healthcare professionals ❤️Surrogates and those who have donated sperm or eggs You need to live or work in the UK 🏳️‍🌈GO DIRECT TO THE SURVEY:🏳️‍🌈 bit.ly/3Bev2zp
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