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23/09/2023

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22/10/2021

Babies are lovely aren't they? Holding them, soothing them, not forgetting that new baby smell.

When visiting new parents, remember that the connection between them and their baby cannot be matched. Although you may want to hold the baby and calm them when they cry, chances are there's a mother and/or father wanting you to just hand them back.

They may not want you to of course. They may be exhausted and overwhelmed, happy for you to take baby for a walk around around to try and calm them so they can rest.

Ask though. If the baby cries, offer the baby back.

If you've held baby for a while, hand them back.

If you notice mum in the corner becoming restless or pacing around, hand them back.

They may feel awkward asking and mindful of offending you. Remember it's their baby.

Parents - if you feel your baby needs you and you want them back but someone is hogging them, just walk over and put your arms out. Simply say "come to mummy/daddy" or "I'm going to take her and feed her now", or simply "pass her here please".

A new baby in the family is exciting and there will often be excitement amongst family and friends, but please, don't hog the baby 😊

Midwife Marley

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28/09/2021

🌟 Postnatal stuff you don’t always get told about… 🌟

There are parts of postnatal life and the 4th trimester after birth that are not spoken about enough!

This wonderful honest illustration was created by .mead for (Instagram) and certainly capture’s some home truths!!

It’s so important that we highlight these to let others know they aren’t alone and to take the pressure off from ideas of picture-perfect transitions into parenthood.
Recovery takes time both mentally and physically, be kind to yourself and remember that there’s help to support you through it all.

Your body is capable of amazing things, look at what you have achieved already!

To all you new mum's out there - You are amazing!!

Find more information and support through Tommy’s fourth trimester content hub:
www.tommys.org/fourth-trimester

21/04/2021

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12/09/2020

Being a good mom doesn't mean always wanting to be with your child. ⁣
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Being a good mom doesn't mean feeling rainbows and unicorns the millionth time they've said mom in a day.⁣
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Being a good mom doesn't mean you need to be on and hyper-focused on your child 24/7.⁣
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Being a good mom doesn't mean that you are only allowed to experience positive emotions towards your child.⁣
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You are allowed to need a break. You are allowed to struggle or feel touched out. It's not because you're a bad mom or don't like your kids. ⁣
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It's because you're human. You need a break. You need to recharge and fill your tank. ⁣
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We need to shift the idea that a good mom always puts her children first, to the belief that a good mom prioritizes both her and her children's needs. ⁣
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Happy Friday mamas! ⁣
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Keep up imperfectly perfect ❤️

09/08/2020

It's the only non-cute thing about bringing home a baby. That's why they don't tell you anything about it. They let you notice it on your own and then ask questions. So ask them! Or watch this video.

03/08/2020

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01/07/2020

T W O // different babies.
Two different mums.
Two different families.

One baby born csection, the other naturally.

One baby takes a bottle, the other breastfed.

One baby is put in the cot awake, the other is nursed to sleep.

One wears disposable nappies, the other considering MCNs.

One is often in a baby carrier, the other in a pram.

One is bathed each night, the other a couple of times a week.

One has belly issues, the other not so much.

One regularly cosleeps, the other never.

One loves the dummy, the other considering dropping it.

One is the first in the family, the other is the last.

Both babies healthy.
Both babies loved.
Both mums killing it.

And can you believe, that while they’re both different in many ways, the mums actually adore eachother, never judge eachother and support eachother’s decisions wholly and with genuine love.
Shock. Horror. 😏

And I bet you can’t even tell from looking at these gorgeous faces which babe does what?! Because, my friends.. IT DOESN’T F*CKING MATTER!

Loved babes and happy mums are the only things that matter.

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23/06/2020

11/06/2020

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06/04/2020

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04/04/2020

My breastfeeding tip is... ❤️ What's yours?

30/03/2020

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29/03/2020

I like this 😍

25/03/2020

Got me this today 🙏😓❤

22/03/2020

Thinking of you all today 💙