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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
PostDon't put me down!
Don't put me down! Babies like to he close to their food source, warmth and affection. After spending 9 months inside with security, warmth and food on tap, it takes a while for baby's to adjust.…
9 March 2021
PostResharing this one!
Resharing this one! • • • • • • Don't put me down! Babies like to he close to their food source, warmth and affection. I previously spoke about the fourth trimester and this is a pretty good…
14 March 2020
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
PostSoon after the birth of your baby your breasts wake up!
Soon after the birth of your baby your breasts wake up! once the placenta is out, your brain informs your body that a baby has been born and its now time to increase milk supply. For the first few…
10 October 2019
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
PostNo I havent had the baby yet!!
No I havent had the baby yet!! This is Just a throwback to 2016 when I achieved my #vbac with my 4th son. It was the most fast and furious labour ever, hence the look on my face minutes after his…
11 January 2019