Midwife's Touch with Amanda Redford

Midwife's Touch with Amanda Redford She has acquired university qualifications, accredited education and training with principal providers of professional education within this specialist area.

Nurturing New Beginnings | Fertility & Maternity Acupuncture Expert |
Midwife | Complementary Therapy Consultant | Preconception Education Specialist | Emotional Wellness Practitioner | Co-Author, Midwives' Dictionary

https://bit.ly/wnh-bio Amanda is an acupuncturist and maternity complementary therapist in North Staffordshire who specialises in acupuncture and natural therapies aimed at promot

ing and maintaining good health and well-being in relation to pregnancy and fertility, including women’s health and gynaecological issues. Amanda is a registered and an experienced research midwife, researcher of complementary medicine and has been actively involved in many contemporary midwifery and gynaecological clinical trials. Amanda lectures and teaches acupuncture and massage in pregnancy to midwives with Expectancy, the leading provider of accredited complementary therapy courses for midwives. Since qualifying in massage and aromatherapy in the late 1990’s, Amanda's professional development for the last 25 years has focused around pregnancy and childbirth, reproductive health and complementary medicine. After completed the BSc (Hons) degree in Complementary Therapies some years ago Amanda has never looked back. She maintain's her own continued professional development portfolio and her passion for acupuncture has lead to pursue further study in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Amanda's philosophy is to ensure the safe use of complementary medicine in this specialist area and is committed to facilitating natural birth through natural therapies and providing satisfying experiences for women. She has seen the impact of stress, anxiety, pregnancy and infertility symptoms on women in her private practice and is keen to develop services accessible to all. Services which Amanda provides include working with women/couples who are trying to conceive naturally, or via assisted conception (IVF, ICSI, IUI, donor egg, donor s***m), using acupuncture or reproductive reflexology as a support. She understands natural conception and assisted conception procedures, including miscarriage and pregnancy conditions and what these mean physically, emotionally and financially. Other services include aromatherapy and pregnancy massage, maternity reflexology, moxibustion for breech babies, post dates pregnancy therapy, birth preparation and encouraging labour, acupressure for birth preparation and pain relief in labour, clinical hypnotherapy, facial cosmetic acupuncture, menopause, gynaecological conditions and women's general health. Amanda's aim is to offer professional, safe, evidence-based, individualised care which supports women through their reproductive health journeys, through providing natural therapies which she is passionate about and research has shown to have the ability to promote a greater sense of health and well-being, this, Amanda considers to be a rewarding experience and draws on so many of her skills, having had first rate experience helping women with stress and anxiety during these difficult times.

New research continues to reinforce something I have long believedthrough both clinical practice and teaching… hands-on,...
07/05/2026

New research continues to reinforce something I have long believed

through both clinical practice and teaching…

hands-on, non-invasive support matters......

A recent Women and Birth publication highlights how acupressure training

for maternity care providers can strengthen both physical and psychosocial support within maternity care..

supporting a more humanised approach for the women and families we care for (link in comments)

For me, this is exactly why I continue to teach midwives

practical acupressure and supportive touch techniques

alongside pregnancy massage and birth preparation strategies

Used appropriately, these approaches are not about replacing medical care

They are about enhancing it

They can help midwives and birth workers offer additional tools

to support comfort, calm, connection, and confidence during pregnancy and birth preparation..

while also giving families practical techniques they can carry into their own journey

In my own work, whether teaching professionals or supporting private birth preparation clients

I see time and again that informed touch, acupressure

and evidence-based complementary approaches can play a valuable role

in supporting emotional wellbeing, physical comfort, and personalised care

Humanised maternity care is not only about clinical outcomes

It is also about how women feel

how supported they are

and how confidently they move through pregnancy and birth

This is why these skills matter

Today, on International Day of the MidwifeI want to take a moment to honour a profession that is not simply what I do… ....
05/05/2026

Today, on International Day of the Midwife

I want to take a moment to honour a profession that is not simply what I do… .

it is deeply part of who I am.

Midwifery is about far more than birth.

It is about walking beside women and families through some of life’s most vulnerable, powerful, and transformative moments…

Including those navigating fertility struggles, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, pregnancy after loss, and the emotional journey of trying to conceive...

spaces where compassionate support can matter just as deeply as during pregnancy and birth.

from preconception, fertility challenges, and pregnancy, to postnatal recovery, emotional wellbeing, and beyond.

For me, being a midwife has never been just a career.

It has been a privilege.

A privilege to support, educate, advocate, and care.

To every midwife across the world...whether you are supporting

new life, holding space through loss,

educating future parents,

or empowering women through their health journeys...thank you.

Your compassion matters.

Your knowledge matters.

Your presence matters.

Today I celebrate the incredible dedication of midwives everywhere..

and I feel proud to stand alongside this profession

while continuing to evolve the ways I support women’s health..

through fertility, pregnancy,

complementary therapies,

education and preventative wellbeing.

Here’s to the heart of midwifery…

supporting women, strengthening families, and shaping healthier futures.

Happy International Day of the Midwife 💚

Today, on International Day of the MidwifeI want to take a moment to honour a profession that is not simply what I do......
05/05/2026

Today, on International Day of the Midwife

I want to take a moment to honour a profession that is not simply what I do...

it is deeply part of who I am.

Midwifery is about far more than birth.

It is about walking beside women and families through some of life’s most vulnerable, powerful, and transformative moments…

Including those navigating fertility struggles, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, pregnancy after loss, and the emotional journey of trying to conceive...

spaces where compassionate support can matter just as deeply as during pregnancy and birth.

from preconception, fertility challenges, and pregnancy, to postnatal recovery, emotional wellbeing, and beyond.

For me, being a midwife has never been just a career.

It has been a privilege.

A privilege to support, educate, advocate, and care.

To every midwife across the world...whether you are supporting

new life, holding space through loss,

educating future parents,

or empowering women through their health journeys...thank you.

Your compassion matters.

Your knowledge matters.

Your presence matters.

Today I celebrate the incredible dedication of midwives everywhere..

and I feel proud to stand alongside this profession

while continuing to evolve the ways I support women’s health..

through fertility, pregnancy,

complementary therapies,

education and preventative wellbeing.

Here’s to the heart of midwifery…

supporting women, strengthening families, and shaping healthier futures.

Happy International Day of the Midwife 💚

Hormonal health is not simply about one hormone in isolation..Oestrogen, progesterone,testosterone, cortisol and insulin...
04/05/2026

Hormonal health is not simply about one hormone in isolation..

Oestrogen, progesterone,

testosterone, cortisol and insulin all rely on effective cellular

communication to signal, respond and function as they should.....

This is why supporting women’s health often begins deeper than symptoms alone

Healthy hormone signalling depends on..

• Functioning cells
• Healthy cell membranes
• Nutritional foundations
• Energy production
• Cellular communication

From menstrual health and fertility… to pregnancy, mood, metabolic health

and long-term wellbeing…

the body’s messenger systems depend on strong foundations

So perhaps the question is not always simply,

“What are the symptoms?”

But also..

• What foundations are supporting
this system?
• Are the cells functioning well?
• Are healthy membranes supporting
communication?
• Are there deeper imbalances worth
exploring?

Because when we ask better questions, we often gain better insight....

When cell membranes are supported well, communication can happen more effectively...

When foundational health is compromised, hormone balance may also be affected

For me, supporting fertility, pregnancy and women’s health is often about looking beneath the surface..

NOT simply asking what symptoms are present..

BUT ASKING what foundations are supporting the whole system

Because healthier foundations support healthier function..

Functioning cells.

Healthy membranes.

Foundational support.

Amanda Redford
Midwife’s Touch
Fertility | Pregnancy | Women’s Health

Thank you so much for sharing. It was a pleasure to work with you..🙏This is exactly why I created the Foundations of Pre...
03/05/2026

Thank you so much for sharing.
It was a pleasure to work with you..🙏

This is exactly why I created the Foundations of Preconception Health for Midwives masterclass

Because this education is missing.

And it matters.

Wishing Serene Pregnancy every success in incorporating preconception education into her existing services.

This is what it looks like when midwives take the lead.

If you are a midwife or student midwife..... did you receive any training in preconception health during your training?

I would love to know your thoughts.

From the Inside Out | Research Update This Friday I'm starting something new... a weekly post sharing research that I th...
01/05/2026

From the Inside Out | Research Update

This Friday I'm starting something new... a weekly post sharing research that I think matters for women's health.

Kicking off with a topic that's coming up more and more in conversation...

GLP-1 medications ...
like Ozempic or Wegovy.. are being used by more and more women of reproductive age for weight management and metabolic health.

So a really important question is starting to surface..

What happens if you've been using one and then fall pregnant?

New research published in 2025 looked at over 4,000 women

and found that those who had used a GLP-1 medication in the two years

before pregnancy actually had better pregnancy outcomes..
including..

✅ Lower rates of gestational diabetes
✅ Lower blood pressure complications
✅ Lower rates of premature birth
✅ Lower rates of C-section

Two further reviews covering dozens of studies also found no significant increase in miscarriage, birth defects or stillbirth linked to preconception GLP-1 use.

Now...

this doesn't mean these medications are recommended during pregnancy.

Current guidance still says to stop them before conceiving where possible.

But it is reassuring news for women who were using them and have since become pregnant.

What I find most interesting is what this points to more broadly..

the importance of metabolic health BEFORE pregnancy even begins.

Your body is preparing long before conception.

That's the inside-out approach to health... and it's something I'm passionate about.

I'll be back every Friday with another research update.

Feel free to share with anyone you think would find it useful!

?? Want to go deeper?

I'm launching a private Facebook group..... Inside Out Maternity..

a midwife-led community supporting women's reproductive, hormone, fertility, pregnancy, and long-term wellbeing through education

focused on nutrition, cellular health, inflammation balance, and evidence-based foundations

from preconception through every stage of life.

Follow this page so you don't miss the launch!

DHA. EPA. Omega 6 to 3 ratios. Lipid membranes. Inflammatory pathways.I get it. It sounds complicated. And honestly? As ...
29/04/2026

DHA. EPA. Omega 6 to 3 ratios. Lipid membranes. Inflammatory pathways.

I get it. It sounds complicated.

And honestly?

As a Midwife, an academic and researcher, I could talk science all day.

But when I sit with someone, I keep it simple.

Because here's the truth underneath all the jargon.....

Every single part of you is made of cells.

Your skin. Your eggs. Your s***m.Your heart. Your brain. Your eyes. Your hormones.

Every organ, every system, every function in your body starts and ends with your cells.

And those cells need one thing above everything else....the right balance of omega 6 to omega 3.

That's it 🤷‍♀️

Correct that balance and you give your cells what they need to do their job. Healthy cells, healthy you.

No big science required ...unless you want it.

Keep it simple. Stop overcomplicating this.

Just do a test to see what your balance is, then we will correct it 😉

21 symptoms. One thing nobody has tested....I'm an NMC registered midwife with over 22 years of experience, a former sen...
29/04/2026

21 symptoms. One thing nobody has tested....

I'm an NMC registered midwife with over 22 years of experience, a former senior research midwife, and now a private consultant educator training NHS midwives in complementary therapies.

I'm also a mother of five, a grandmother, and a woman who has come out the other side of menopause.

When I was going through my own menopause I did what most women do — I researched, I sought support, I got through it. But it was through my deepening passion for women's reproductive health, and my background in reading and evaluating clinical evidence, that I discovered something I wished I'd known at the time.

The connection between your omega-3 index and virtually every menopause symptom is one of the most underappreciated findings in women's health.

Hot flushes, broken sleep, anxiety, brain fog, joint pain, mood changes — I experienced these myself. And every single one has an inflammatory or neurological component that omega-3 directly influences. The research is extensive and consistent.

Most women have never had their omega-3 index tested. They're offered HRT, told to cope, or left to figure it out alone. The nutritional piece rarely gets a look in.

I've put together a free clinical reference guide mapping all 21 symptoms to the specific mechanism behind them — backed by published research. It's the resource I wish I'd had.

Comment HEALTH below

and I'll send it directly to you

No cost, no obligation.

If this resonates with someone you know, please share it. Every woman deserves this conversation.

Amanda Redford
NMC Registered Midwife | Midwife's Touch
Fertility, Pregnancy & Women's Health

So what have I done today?I have delivered four modules (part one) of ..my Foundations of Preconception Health for Midwi...
28/04/2026

So what have I done today?

I have delivered four modules (part one) of ..

my Foundations of Preconception Health for Midwives masterclass and my heart is genuinely full.....

We covered so much in the first half

preconception impact

female and male reproductive physiology

nutrition, cellular health...

and yes, the menstrual cycle as a vital sign

If you've never heard it described that way, that tells you everything about why this education matters

This is a subject I have been delivering to my own clients for years

because I truly believe it should be part of mainstream maternity care

Not an afterthought.

Not optional.

Mainstream.

And now I am bringing it to midwives.

It was such a privilege to deliver it today to a wonderful participant who is going to go back and make a real difference to her clients.

Four more modules to go. Watch this space.

The Women's Health Strategy is the map....The work is the journeyThis week's posts have sparked some really important co...
23/04/2026

The Women's Health Strategy is the map....

The work is the journey

This week's posts have sparked some really important conversations

That tells me this matters

And that there is so much more work to do

And it starts long before a GP referral

Before symptoms become a diagnosis

Before a woman sits in a waiting room wondering why nobody is joining the dots

It starts at the cell

I'm Amanda, Amanda Redford... Registered Midwife, former research midwife..

and founder of Midwife's Touch and InsideOut Maternity

I've spent my career working across the whole of women's reproductive health

Preconception. Fertility. Pregnancy. Postnatal. Hormonal health and beyond.

And I educate NHS midwives in complementary therapies .. because I believe the clinical and the holistic must work together, not in opposition

Midwife's Touch ... acupuncture and hands-on therapies across preconception, fertility, pregnancy and women's health

InsideOut Maternity... cellular and gut health testing with personalised nutritional support

If you're an employer, HR professional or workplace wellbeing lead... the data from this week tells its own story

Women are your biggest untapped retention and performance opportunity

And the solution isn't a single policy or a tick box exercise

It's understanding that women's health is cyclical, complex and connected..

from their first period through their reproductive journey to beyond menopause

Root cause support that starts years before crisis point is where real change

Two approaches. One journey.

Your whole health from the inside out

The strategy is a step forward

But the prevention layer.. the root cause work

that's where I operate

And that's where real change begins

One-to-one consultations and online

Lets have a conversation

Amanda Redford | Midwife's Touch
Registered Midwife & Women's Health Practitioner

Told nothing was wrong. But she knew..She was in her early 40s. .Senior role. High achieverHad been struggling for two y...
22/04/2026

Told nothing was wrong. But she knew..

She was in her early 40s. .Senior role. High achiever

Had been struggling for two years

Fatigue that sleep didn't fix

Brain fog that made her question her own competence

Weight gain she couldn't explain

Getting ill constantly

She'd had her thyroid checked. Iron checked

Everything came back normal

She was told nothing was wrong

But she knew something was very wrong

Cellular health testing revealed a significant omega 6:3 imbalance..

meaning the hormone receptors in her cells weren't receiving signals properly

despite her body producing hormones

Gut testing showed low microbiome diversity and gut permeability

None of this showed up on standard blood tests

All of it was addressable

With personalised nutritional support

she experienced better sleep, clearer thinking

consistent energyand hadn't had a single illness since

This is what happens when we stop guessing and start testing

The renewed Women's Health Strategy talks about women no longer being dismissed

About root causes being addressed

As a Registered Midwife I've been doing this work....

across preconception, fertility, pregnancy and hormonal health.. for years

You don't have to keep pushing through

You cannot pour from an empty cup

But we can look inside that cup... measure it
understand it
and do something about it

🌿 This is what energy feels like when your body is working from the inside out (and Im not early 40's anymore 😉)

Whether you're navigating fertility challenges, struggling through pregnancy, or simply trying to feel like yourself again

Lets have a conversation

One-to-one consultations and online

Amanda | Midwife's Touch
Registered Midwife & Women's Health Practitioner

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