Expectancy NHS & Independent Midwives event in London 11th July 2026 That's me at the back top of stairs. :) A big thank you to Denise Tiran the innovative pioneering founder of Expectancy for inviting me. A fantastic day, i met so many wonderful midwives that came from all over UK I gave a talk on birth trauma and womens maternal stress. Both subjects are not inculded in NHS training and they certainly need to be taught as basic training. Because women and newborns dese

🎉🙌 My warmest congratulations to Dr.Michael Dixon founder of College of medicine and pioneer of integrated medicine. A man before his time and well versed in promoting complimentary therapies to be combined within medical practices. He has made enormous changes in thinking and practicing. Awarded KCVO OBE, English general practitioner and current Head of the Royal Medical Household. He is Chair of The College of Medicine and Integrated Health, a Visiting Professor at the Un

How Many Maternity Reviews Do We Need Before Women Are Finally Heard? The publication of Donna Ockenden's latest review into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is both horrific, devastating and deeply familiar. It reveals what thousands of families have experienced, from failure of leaders and government from maternity scandals: avoidable deaths and injuries, women whose concerns were dismissed, toxic workplace cultures, failures in leadership, an

Kindness is a small word with big results. In a world that moves quickly and asks much of us, kindness can feel lacking in the world. As transitions of world order moves to threats. Kindness seems elusive. Kindness begins within. Kindness begins at home. It is care, concern for another. A gentle hand, a guidance, a warm hand on the shoulder. Given freely, wanting nothing in return. An unconditional act, not conditional, looking for the pat on the back ! Self-kindness may be

Workplace leave for couples A significant step forward in workplace compassion was announced, as Northern Ireland confirms the introduction of up to two weeks’ leave for couples who experience miscarriage. This new policy recognises the profound emotional impact of pregnancy loss, offering both partners protected time away from work during an intensely private and sad period. The proposed workforce bill is expected to extend to England and Wales next year, marking a wider

Functional Freeze is a game changer in training, understanding. Realising that shock freezes parts of us, causing off line living and out of sync with self… wellbeing is more than appearance it is anatomy support and how the body is going to work and support you… when distress and trauma happens it puts the spanner in the works and knocks everything off line. Direct action is required. Wake up and smell the coffee with D.A.R.E Mind and Emotion in depth training. Stop the cyc

International Women’s Day – 8 March Celebrating the Strength, Wisdom and Possibility of Women International Women’s Day is a moment to pause and celebrate the extraordinary contribution of women across the world. It is a day that honours courage, resilience, creativity and the unique power women bring to families, communities and society. To be a woman is to carry remarkable capacity. Women are creators of life, nurturers of generations, innovators, leaders and changemakers

People are awakening this Monday morning to new ideas of what long term shock and trauma does to a person, how unseen consequences need addressing. I had a very busy unpresented weekend of teaching about the consequences of the mind lived. Knowing the word ‘trauma’ is but a small step to understanding the ‘results of’ from emotional outcomes and mental health reality living. The depth and breadth of coping strategies the mind thinks up and the automation of coping from anatom

Debate continues regarding the harm to young minds and brain formation from media and phone use. All predicted and restriction suggested, which was ignored and today our children feel the brunt of the ignorance of those who made the decisions over a decade ago. Our children pay the price as phone scrolling, brainwashing becomes addictive. Resulting in brain overload from demand. Person naturally feels overwhelmed emotionally. Psychologically skewed living takes place with n

Despite many calls for better birth experiences we start 2026 with headlines that Australian practices around birth are failing women. Unfortunately a global problem and not exclusive to Australia. I have reported, written and spoken about birth trauma for over a decade. Women and their infants suffer daily, professionals declare not enough is known, not recognised and no data exists to quantify the percentage of women affected, with a suspected 70% of women being affected. A

Pregnancy Loss week 9-15 th October While reflecting pregnancy success may be fraught with complications, every women’s pregnancy and fertility journey is different. Couples may both have biochemical issues not on their radar, a surprise to require help and guidance. Pregnancy loss may happens once. For others, it repeats. Recurrent pregnancy loss (two or more consecutive miscarriages) affects up to 5% of women and can lead to further heartbreak and questions with few an

Pregnancy Loss and IVF Pregnancy loss awareness week 9-15 th October Having experienced pregnancy loss my heart goes out to all women who have experienced the disappointment and grief of Pregnancy loss. One of the most common experiences in women’s health, with around 1 in 4 known pregnancies ending in miscarriage. For couples already facing infertility, the pain of loss is often compounded by the long, emotional, and costly journey of assisted reproduction. In vitro fert

Mental health concerns are widespread for both adults and children, with increasing rates of probable mental health conditions observed in young people, particularly in UK. Rates of mental disorders in children (aged 8-16) rose from 1 in 8 in 2017 to over 1 in 6 by 2023, while adult access to mental health treatment in England has also doubled in the same period. Data indicates 1 in 4 adults are living with a mental health condition. Of course the underlying factors of anxiet

World Mental Health Day reminds us that emotional well-being is not just a personal issue it ripples out into home, family and workplace with far-reaching consequences often unrecognised. Recent data shows that mental ill-health costs the UK economy an estimated £117.9 billion annually through absenteeism, lost productivity, and staff turnover. 1 in 6 employees experience underlying common mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, yet stigma and lack of supp

Parenthood can bring feelings of being unprepared for our child’s needs. Parents are often left on their own. Out of their depth with children’s behaviour and disorder issues, a leaflet does not replace a 1-2-1 support package. Direct action, guidance for child and parent. No need to wait for a certificate or diagnosis JWT can help you and your child now. JWT offers a range of parental programmes of support and education . From birth, what to expect going home after birth,

Children today face rising levels of allergies, asthma, eczema, and digestive issues – often dismissed as “normal childhood problems” carrying lifelong consequences for families. The JWT Child Health Awareness Series approach provides a unique, integrated structure to understand and address these psycho-somoto (body-mind-emotion) underlying conditions lived. Reel storyboards, designed in JWT’s distinctive style. With clear facts, functional medicine insights, and body–mind

The UK has the highest prevalence of allergic conditions in the world , with numbers rising sharply over the last two decades. In 2004, around 20% of the population lived with one or more allergic conditions; by 2010 this had escalated to 44% . Today, 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 8 children are affected by allergic rhinitis. Allergy UK calls this a “modern epidemic”. Food allergies are particularly concerning, affecting 5–8% of children . Symptoms often begin with ski

The contact between mother and child should not be interrupted immediately after birth. Those few moments (30-60minutes) are very important. The first 15 minutes, when oxytocin is apparent and the love hormone is being released, are critical for bonding and recognition. Many trials have shown the benefits of a baby being left with mum to bond after birth. However because of the high levels of clinical intervention today, this no longer happens in many cases. o Shown

The Hidden Error For too long, birth trauma has been dismissed, hidden under labels of “baby blues,” “colic,” or “just hormones.” But this underestimated perception is costing individuals, families health, ripple impacts on family unit, siblings, income. Underlying in teen mental health, self-esteem, anxiety from complex birth trauma, including early suicide. What health professionals fail to acknowledge is that birth experience ripples into childhood, adulthood and society i

The recent USA declaration about taking Paracetamol while pregnant, its association to Autism from Donal Trump has alarmed drug companies, professionals and women who are pregnant. NHS has announced paracetamol is their first choice of painkiller, safe to use while pregnant. To be used at lowest dose, with the shortest duration. Automation in utero is a changing delicate biochemical process, as infant grows in mother’s womb. Logically, critical processes within utero br