Loss…

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I’ve been holding onto this piece for a little while now, partly written, disjointed words on a screen, expressions of thought and feeling.  A mixed state of wanting to speak out to share, to connect, to be a voice for others, and also wanting to hold closely to this very private journey.

But for me, at this time, this is a step forward towards my grief, towards my loss, acknowledging it, nurturing it, holding it with gentle strength.

I’ve been holding onto this piece for a little while now, partly written, disjointed words on a screen, expressions of thought and feeling.  A mixed state of wanting to speak out to share, to connect, to be a voice for others, and also wanting to hold closely to this very private journey.

But for me, at this time, this is a step forward towards my grief, towards my loss, acknowledging it, nurturing it, holding it with gentle strength.

The Midwife behind the Mask…

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I think we can all relate in saying that we didn’t expect to be here. Looking back, beyond the past two years, surely none of us saw ourselves in this situation. Of course, for me I did see myself to be in this career. I was a student midwife at the time. The end result was always planned to be a Midwife. But I never expected to be a midwife behind a mask.

I think we can all relate in saying that we didn’t expect to be here. Looking back, beyond the past two years, surely none of us saw ourselves in this situation. Of course, for me I did see myself to be in this career. I was a student midwife at the time. The end result was always planned to be a Midwife. But I never expected to be a midwife behind a mask.

Motherhood Reversed

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When you Mother your Mother.  

The idea of motherhood reversed can be a difficult concept to wrap your head around. In a traditional sense, mothers are the ones providing care and guidance for their children. But what happens when that relationship is reversed, and the child is now taking on the role of caregiver for the mother? In this blog post, we’ll explore the complexities of “When You Mother Your Mother: Reversing the Roles of Parent and Child”. We’ll look at the challenges that come with the reversal of the traditional mother-child relationship and explore the unique dynamics that come with taking on the role of caregiver for your parent.

When you Mother your Mother.  

The idea of motherhood reversed can be a difficult concept to wrap your head around. In a traditional sense, mothers are the ones providing care and guidance for their children. But what happens when that relationship is reversed, and the child is now taking on the role of caregiver for the mother? In this blog post, we’ll explore the complexities of “When You Mother Your Mother: Reversing the Roles of Parent and Child”. We’ll look at the challenges that come with the reversal of the traditional mother-child relationship and explore the unique dynamics that come with taking on the role of caregiver for your parent.

How do I know my newborn is getting enough breastmilk?

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As a new Mama, there is often concern around “how do I know my baby is getting enough breastmilk?”. Unlike feeding via a bottle – where you can “see” what their intake is – here are a few signs that your baby is getting enough:

As a new Mama, there is often concern around “how do I know my baby is getting enough breastmilk?”. Unlike feeding via a bottle – where you can “see” what their intake is – here are a few signs that your baby is getting enough:

The importance of support when it comes to your breastfeeding journey…

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In celebration of International Breastfeeding Week, I’ve written about my own breastfeeding experience and how having an amazing support system has impacted my journey. Breastfeeding has been something that has shaped me as a mother; it’s my go-to to settle my baby, to help him sleep, to comfort him when he’s unwell.
I consider myself extremely lucky to have had (and continue to have) such a special, beautiful breastfeeding experience.
I always feared that I wouldn’t be able to breastfeed. I knew logically that there was no reason why I wouldn’t be able to; I think part of me was perhaps preparing myself, so that the blow wouldn’t be as hard if it didn’t work out. Breastfeeding was something that I always whole-heartedly wanted to do. I did as much as I could to prepare my body for what was to come, I bought all of the products and I began hand expressing colostrum at 36 weeks with the blessing of my care providers. Much to mine, and anybody around me familiar with breastfeeding’s surprise, I expressed almost 200ml over 5 weeks. While I knew that antenatal colostrum supply doesn’t reflect how successful breastfeeding will be, admittedly this gave me confidence.

In celebration of International Breastfeeding Week, I’ve written about my own breastfeeding experience and how having an amazing support system has impacted my journey. Breastfeeding has been something that has shaped me as a mother; it’s my go-to to settle my baby, to help him sleep, to comfort him when he’s unwell.
I consider myself extremely lucky to have had (and continue to have) such a special, beautiful breastfeeding experience.
I always feared that I wouldn’t be able to breastfeed. I knew logically that there was no reason why I wouldn’t be able to; I think part of me was perhaps preparing myself, so that the blow wouldn’t be as hard if it didn’t work out. Breastfeeding was something that I always whole-heartedly wanted to do. I did as much as I could to prepare my body for what was to come, I bought all of the products and I began hand expressing colostrum at 36 weeks with the blessing of my care providers. Much to mine, and anybody around me familiar with breastfeeding’s surprise, I expressed almost 200ml over 5 weeks. While I knew that antenatal colostrum supply doesn’t reflect how successful breastfeeding will be, admittedly this gave me confidence.

The Golden Hour – The ‘Midas Touch of skin to skin

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Welcoming a newborn into the world is a profoundly emotional and transformative experience. As parents, our instinctive desire to protect, nurture, and connect with our little bundle of joy knows no bounds. One of the most beautiful ways to build an unbreakable bond with your newborn is through the magic of touch – skin-to-skin contact. Beyond the warmth and tenderness it provides, skin-to-skin after birth offers a plethora of remarkable benefits for both baby and parent.

Welcoming a newborn into the world is a profoundly emotional and transformative experience. As parents, our instinctive desire to protect, nurture, and connect with our little bundle of joy knows no bounds. One of the most beautiful ways to build an unbreakable bond with your newborn is through the magic of touch – skin-to-skin contact. Beyond the warmth and tenderness it provides, skin-to-skin after birth offers a plethora of remarkable benefits for both baby and parent.

Breastfeeding…

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As an IBCLC I hear a lot of new mums talk about how painful their breastfeeding journey had been and it saddens me. One of the biggest tips I give all new mums is education and preparation! Preparing for childbirth is so important and the Calmbirth classes are magic for this and then this is closely followed by breastfeeding education, which I try to incorporate into our Calmbirth classes (but do advise to do further self-education/preparation).

As an IBCLC I hear a lot of new mums talk about how painful their breastfeeding journey had been and it saddens me. One of the biggest tips I give all new mums is education and preparation! Preparing for childbirth is so important and the Calmbirth classes are magic for this and then this is closely followed by breastfeeding education, which I try to incorporate into our Calmbirth classes (but do advise to do further self-education/preparation).

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