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25 resources for “dads”
From Birth Sensory®
Build a birth plan around how you cope
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
PostDads you can get involved with the birth plan too
Dads you can get involved with the birth plan too. Although ultimately the birth plan is centred around your partners needs and wishes, it is good for you to get involved with helping her to make…
17 August 2019
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
CarouselSome of the comments and questions I've heard from dad's during and after birth
Some of the comments and questions I've heard from dad's during and after birth. Many are prepared for the birth experience, and many aren't. Whilst the primary focus is and always will be the…
15 December 2024
PostEvery.single.time 😫
Every.single.time 😫 FYI their dad is very hands on with them but my 4 year old son still asks me to do the most basic things that he knows dad can do (if not do it himself even) My answer is…
12 March 2021
PostWhy do kids do this?
Why do kids do this? Your Dad is right there, go ask him 😂😂 It could be anything, not just food. At the moment his favourite thing is to ask me to get up to something when Im feeding the baby and…
28 April 2019
PostPostpartum self care
Postpartum self care. . The first few days and weeks after having a baby are wonderful, tiring and ultimately life changing! You can prepare in advance by making certain considerations such as…
13 March 2020
Reel0:15Some simple baby reflexology massage points you can do at home.
Some simple baby reflexology massage points you can do at home. I always found that massaging my babies feet helped with keeping them calm To help with nadal congestion, run a thumb up the side…
18 February 2024
PostI love the posts on @lucy.ruddle.ibclc account 😂😂😂 "Still love you Daddy!
I love the posts on @lucy.ruddle.ibclc account 😂😂😂 "Still love you Daddy! Enough games already, Just gimme the milk!" • • • • • • . . . . . . . . .
19 November 2019
Post**Updated my old post to correct USA & to add Canada***
**Updated my old post to correct USA & to add Canada*** . How much paid maternity leave are you entitled to? It varies incredibly from country to country and it's such a shame that some countries…
26 September 2019
PostIt's perfectly safe to have sex during pregnancy unless your doctor or midwife has…
It's perfectly safe to have sex during pregnancy unless your doctor or midwife has told you not to. Many expectant parents worry that having sex during pregnancy will cause a problem. Having sex…
2 September 2019
PostHow much paid maternity leave are you entitled to?
How much paid maternity leave are you entitled to? It varies incredibly from country to country and it's such a shame that some countries offer such little parental leave as it is so difficult…
10 June 2019
PostFriday night with Daddy 😍😍
Friday night with Daddy 😍😍 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 March 2019
PostTag a birth partner to be who might benefit from these tips!
Tag a birth partner to be who might benefit from these tips! Link to our birth prep course in image. Birth partners fainting and near fainting in the birth room is more common than people…
3 February 2024
PostBirth partners fainting and near fainting in the birth room is more common than people…
Birth partners fainting and near fainting in the birth room is more common than people realise. Fears, phobias and emotional distress (ie seeing your loved one in pain) can be overwhelming, and…
11 June 2022
PostHi, I'm Marley 👋🏽
Hi, I'm Marley 👋🏽 Most of the posts on this page are educational, but as I've had an influx of new followers lately, let me tell you a bit more about me. I live near London in the UK with my…
7 March 2022
PostDo you know your blood group?
Do you know your blood group? There are 4 main blood types- A,B,AB and O. Each blood type is either Rhesus D positive or negative so in total there are 8 blood groups. Rhesus D positive (for…
28 May 2021
PostHaving a second child can be overwhelming
Having a second child can be overwhelming. Thoughts of "how can I possibly love this child as much as my first" may plague your mind. It's normal to feel like this, and it's normal to feel guilt…
15 February 2021
PostM is for.... Me time And Marley of course! Self care is so important,…
M is for.... Me time And Marley of course! Self care is so important, especially during these restrictive times. Self care is important for us mentally and physically, giving us a chance unwind…
10 October 2020
PostI never knew
I never knew.... This is me in around 1987 and approximately 6 years old. I never knew what the world had in store for me. I never knew that I would be called racist names at school from age…
10 June 2020
Post**3 and 8 are false!
**3 and 8 are false! I saw a recent post by @charmaine.walters letting her followers know a bit more about her and thought it was great so Im gonna do the same 😁 As most of my posts are…
15 May 2019
PostThe fourth trimester is a term used to describe the first 3 months of a new mother and…
The fourth trimester is a term used to describe the first 3 months of a new mother and baby's life. It often refers to the fact that babies have been removed from the security of the womb where…
1 May 2019
PostECZEMA - I'm after some recommendations now guys
ECZEMA - I'm after some recommendations now guys. This picture was taken a few days ago after my baby scratched her head so much it bled during her sleep. She managed to get the scratch mits off…
28 April 2019
PostThis little fatty 😍😍 leaving the newborn stage now
This little fatty 😍😍 leaving the newborn stage now .... my 5th and final baby 😪 . . . . . . . . . .
18 March 2019