Journal Vol. 36, No. 2 — When the Mother is Unwell
ISSN 2516-5852 (Online)
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Editorial: When the mother is unwell
Alex Smith considers the range and extent of unwellness in pregnancy and why a physiology-informed approach to care is important in every labour.
Peripartum cardiomyopathy
Rebecca Jarman explains about a rare form of heart failure in women that only occurs just before or after childbirth. Rebecca's mission is to raise awareness of the symptoms so that treatment can be started as early as possible.
Mental health and pregnancy - Phoebe’s story
When Phoebe Howe found herself unexpectedly pregnant, support and treatment for her serious mental health condition just stopped. She shares what happened next.
Generalised hypermobility: Emma’s story
Emma Dickinson told the midwives that she couldn’t walk or move easily, but no one listened. She told them she was in labour but she wasn’t believed. Her story powerfully illustrates the importance of listening to the ‘patient’.
Pre-eclampsia: Eliza’s story
AIMS volunteer Catharine Hart shares her experience of pre-eclampsia and the subsequent care of a premature baby. She looks forward to a time when mothers and babies remain together throughout any hospital stay.
Pregnancy, Childbirth and Marfan Syndrome
Victoria Hilton from the Marfan Trust describes the very specialised care that people with Marfan Syndrome require throughout pregnancy and birth.
Epilepsy and pregnancy
Specialist nurse Kim Morley explains the complex care required to ensure the safest possible pregnancy outcomes for people with epilepsy.
Pelvic floor health - “I wish I’d known this sooner”
The aftermath of childbirth quite frequently involves some short or longer term issues with pelvic floor health. Specialist physiotherapist Lara Watson tells us about the things that many women wish they had known sooner.
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