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It’s more than a moustache: men’s wellbeing in the spotlight

Debra
November brings a focus on men’s mental and physical health, and the growth of moustaches as a reminder. In maternity care men have often felt neglected, yet Pete Wallroth, CEO of Mummy’s Star, points out the need to recognise men’s experience. In sharing his powerful personal story, he reminds us......
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The Power of the Midwife: skills for recognising cancer

Debra
This month sees a global focus on cancer on World Cancer day. In this article Jude Jones, midwife advisor, and Pete Wallroth, Founder and CEO for Mummy’s Star, discuss the importance of the role of the midwife in recognising symptoms that could be pointing to cancer.   In Mummy’s star......
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Midwifery Sector News

Listening to fathers’ voices – #dadsMHday

Paul
dadMHday
This week we marked International Fathers’ Mental Health Day, an annual event aimed at highlighting the unique mental health strengths and needs that fathers have. According to a recent survey, an alarming 65% of dads admit that having children negatively impacted their mental health, citing the top 5 contributing factors......
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Cancer and Pregnancy Awareness Week 2021: When Cancer Can’t Be Cured

Paul
Cancer and Pregnancy Awareness Week 2021
This year Cancer and Pregnancy Awareness Week is focusing on when cancer can no longer be cured. We know this may be difficult for some people think about, but it is the reality for some of the Mums Mummy’s Star support. Mummy’s Star’s aim is to give everyone a better......
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