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FIFA has introduced landmark changes to behind-the-scenes rules in the women's game which came into affect from June 1st.

Here are some of the changes...
✅ Minimum of 14 weeks paid maternity leave
🩸 Players can miss training or matches due to menstrual health reasons while still receiving full pay
👶 Family-friendly environments will be developed for female players with children

In November 2022, Toni Duggan (above) told BBC Sport: "I don't think women's football is ready for women to be pregnant."

We hope these changes mark the start of a new era of women's football, where female players' decisions to start a family are not only welcomed, but respected.

📸 Toni Duggan

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Why not come along to our fertility events this week? 🫶

On Tuesday, we are hosting a Fertility Information Session with Sean Watermeyer, giving you the chance to ask a professional all you'd like to know about unexplained infertility 💭

We also have our monthly pregnancy loss, more to life and black women's fertility groups taking place throughout the week.

All of these events are available UK-wide and are FREE to attend.

For more info or to sign up, please visit https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/access-support/events-group-meetings/

We hope to see you there 🤍

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Lemur Health was part of the team creating the new BSI 'Menstruation, menstrual health and menopause workplace guide'
Emma Persand will be discussing the guide in next week's webinar.

Improving menopause support at work with new BSI guidance - Wellbeing of Women Find out how the new BSI Standard on Menstruation, Menstrual Health and Menopause in the Workplace can benefit your staff and work culture

Menopause Movement the Menopause Movement workshop is facilitated by Magdalen Bartlett of Afrocats and will be a gentle introduction to world dance.

A top doctor shares how to train during the menopause and perimenopause To ease symptoms, fast.

Dancing 💃🏻

Insightful interview on This morning sharing with Strictly's Hamza Yassin Who is a wildlife cameraman.

He shared his day-to-day with , speaksing with his friends using voice notes rather than text messages and learns his dance routines via visuals.



Taken a listen to video on link:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11287611/Strictlys-Hamza-Yassin-reveals-hes-severely-dyslexic-learns-routines-visuals.html

I was also told this week that dancing around the room can lift low mood 💃🏻🕺🏾

I can connect to a lot of this list - what would you put? 💜

Launch midday today: World Menopause Day

World Menopause Day - BMS & ITN Business Showcase Join us at 12pm on World Menopause Day - Tuesday 18 October - for an exclusive premiere of a new programme 'Menopause: Continuing the Conversation'. Presente...

Feeling anxious? The way you breathe could be adding to it Breathing could be an overlooked key to finding more calm and peace in your life. Here’s why and how you can start experimenting with your inhalations and exhalations.

UK . Good for AND

First clinically proven treatment for vaginal atrophy after menopause to be available for purchase in pharmacy For the first time ever in the UK, postmenopausal women will be able to access Gina 10 microgram vaginal tablets without requiring a prescription. Dr Paula Briggs, Chair, British Menopause Society said: “The BMS welcomes the introduction of this product which is likely to improve women’s access ...

The Miscarriage Association today welcomes the Government’s commitment to allow those who experience miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancies to receive an official certificate, formally recording their loss for the first time.

Read more: https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/2022/07/pregnancy-loss-officially-recognised/

[Quote displayed in post: "A pregnancy loss certificate would have made a huge difference to me in the grieving process for my miscarriages. To me, each of those losses was a baby as much as the child I was able to carry to term. I believe these certificates would be a positive step in recognising the reality of the pain carried by all people processing the loss of a baby before 24 weeks."]

Safe abortion care is essential to protect the health of women & girls everywhere.
Removing access to abortion care will put more women & girls at risk of illegal abortions and the consequent safety issues that would bring.

Every year over 25 million unsafe abortions take place and up to 37,000 women die.

Evidence shows that restricting access to abortion does not reduce the number of abortions that occur.
Restrictions are, however, more likely to drive women and girls towards unsafe procedures.

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‘Blood on their hands’: world’s medics condemn US overturn of abortion rights Statement signed by more than 100 global healthcare groups says US court decision ‘will cost lives for years to come’

The message I never wanted to write. We have tried everything, but my body simply isn’t playing ball. My active care has stopped and I am now moved to hospice at home care, with my incredible family all around me and the focus is on making sure I’m not in pain and spending time with them. Nobody knows how long I’ve got left but I’m not unable to walk, I’m sleeping most of the days, and most things I took for granted are pipe dreams. I know we have left no stone unturned. But even with all the innovative cancer drugs in the world or some magic new breakthrough, my body just can’t continue anymore.
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In over 5 years of writing about how I thought it would be my final Christmas, how I wouldn’t see my 40th birthday nor see my kids go to secondary school - I never envisaged writing the one where I would actually say goodbye.
I think it’s been the rebellious hope in me.
But I don’t think anyone can say the last 6 months has exactly been kind! It’s all heartbreaking to be going through but I’m surrounded by so much love that if anything can help me through I hope that will.
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Bowelbabe Fund
I always knew there was one thing I always wanted to do before I died. I have always over the years raised as much awareness and money for the charities that are closest to me.
As a result, the is being established and I’d love nothing more than for you to help it flourish. Please visit bowelbabe.org for all the info and to donate (link in Bio).
All I ask if you ever read a column, followed my Instagram, listened to the podcast or saw me dressed as a poo for no reason. Please buy me a drink to see me out this world, by donating the cost to which will enable us to raise funds for further life saving research into cancer. To give more Deborah’s more time!
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Right now for me it’s all about taking it a day at a time, step by step and being grateful for another sunrise. My whole family are around me and we will dance through this together, sunbathing and laughing (I’ll cry!!) at every possible moment!
You are all incredible, thank you for
playing your part in my journey.
No regrets.
Enjoy life x
Deborah

Call the midwife! Giving birth during a pandemic – in pictures As the US went into lockdown, Maggie Shannon began photographing parents and midwives as they navigated unfamiliar new Covid protocols

There is another national shortage of HRT Oestrogel and Sandrena stocks are low. Be mindful that this will be impacting those who cannot access their regular prescription. You may have seen the HRT Hothouses black market in the media as some people are desperate.
Please do health education at work and signpost to GP and this site to check what alternatives can be offered. People in work will DEFINITELY be impacted so please help raise awareness and support these employees.

https://thebms.org.uk/news/british-menopause-society-update-on-hrt-supply/

British Menopause Society update on HRT supply Last updated: 23 March 2022 The British Menopause Society has issued an update on HRT supply to provide guidance to BMS members and clinical practitioners on the current availability of HRT products.Besins Healthcare (UK) Ltd has advised that it has experienced exceptionally high demand for Oestroge...

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This incredible comic was created by two very talented supporters who want to start a conversation about our health and mental health between mates 👏👏

If you need to talk bo****ks with someone, we're always here to listen 🙏

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