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15 resources for “bonding”
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Birth Sensory® learns how you respond to sound, touch, movement and communication, then turns it into a personalised birth plan you can print and share with your birth team. Created by registered midwife Marley Henry.
PostMany new dads will feel a rush of love and protective instincts when their new baby is…
Many new dads will feel a rush of love and protective instincts when their new baby is born. Some might not feel this connection immediately thus taking slightly longer to form a bond. There are…
25 April 2019
Post**This post is referring to healthy, full term infants
**This post is referring to healthy, full term infants. Babies that need to go to NICU for prematurity or other health reasons may not be able to have this golden time. I know this from…
13 August 2020
PostMothers and babies have a physiologic need to be together at the moment of birth and…
Mothers and babies have a physiologic need to be together at the moment of birth and during the hours and days that follow. It's really important to keep mothers and babies together after the…
6 January 2020
PostAfter a c-section, there are several layers that need to be closed, the last being the…
After a c-section, there are several layers that need to be closed, the last being the skin. There are generally two types of skin closure - sutures or staples (occasionally glue is used to bond…
15 January 2021
PostNipple stimulation, oxytocin and labour
Repost time! Rubbing or rolling your nipples helps the body release oxytocin. Oxytocin plays a role in arousal, initiating and maintaining labour, and bonding between mother and child. This…
6 November 2019
PostRubbing or rolling your nipples helps the body release oxytocin
Rubbing or rolling your nipples helps the body release oxytocin. Oxytocin plays a role in arousal, initiating and maintaining labour, and bonding between mother and child. This hormone also makes…
19 August 2019
PostThe postpartum period is an amazing time when you are getting to know your newborn…
The postpartum period is an amazing time when you are getting to know your newborn baby and bond as a family. There are also lots of things that might occur with your body that noone had told you…
29 July 2019
PostCreating the right environment in labour is key for the natural release of hormones
Creating the right environment in labour is key for the natural release of hormones. . Oxytocin: Promotes love, bonding and uterine contractions. Oxytocin is responsible for the ejection of milk…
6 April 2019
PostLove this post from @thebreastmilkqueen
Love this post from @thebreastmilkqueen • • • • • • Breastfeeding Vs Formula Feeding Mum Save + share y’all this is really important! Breastfeeding Mums 👉🏻 • Loves her baby • Has an…
3 February 2020
PostLots of talk about fundal rubs lately!
Lots of talk about fundal rubs lately! Can be a bit confusing understanding what they are and what they are supposed to do, so I'll break it down for you. When you give birth and the placenta…
5 November 2022
PostWhen will I feel my baby move ?!
When will I feel my baby move ?! One of the most frequent questions I'm asked. We all want to feel those first flutters because A. It's reassurance that there really is a baby in there and B. It…
9 September 2020
PostI love these Dad tips from @chroniclesofdaddy Remember though with point 2 not all…
I love these Dad tips from @chroniclesofdaddy Remember though with point 2 not all mums want to/can pump but it's certainly worth considering especially if you are struggling to get rest 💕 Daddy…
3 July 2020
PostVisiting a new baby? Think about the mum first
Repost time! The excitement of a newborn! It's quite a novelty when a new baby is born but how many people actually stop to think about the mother before rushing off to the hospital or house the…
29 August 2019
PostThe excitement of a newborn!
The excitement of a newborn! It's quite a novelty when a new baby is born but how many people actually stop to think about the mother before rushing off to the hospital or house the minute she…
9 May 2019
PostMy sling from @slingspot has arrived and I absolutely love it
My sling from @slingspot has arrived and I absolutely love it. The material is soft, stretchy and strong -perfect for me and little Miss! It was super easy to put on too. I needed a sling as I'm…
25 March 2019