Camelia Doula Journey

09/09/2024

At our Sherwood Family Hub we have a monthly (next session 16 September 9.30-11.30) drop-in 'Talking Walk ins' session where you can have a chat with a speech and language therapist if you are concerned about your pre-school child's speech, language or communication skills. Take a look at the flyer for more information....

05/03/2024

Knitted and crochet breasts still needed!

Thank you so much for the wonderful donations so far.

We still need knitted or crochet breasts to help support the Health Visiting Team and volunteers in feeding support clinics across Kent. All colours and sizes are welcome 🙂

There are some great knitting patterns and instructions from which can be found at: www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/wp-content/pdfs/Knitted_Breasts.pdf

All colours and sizes are welcome. We will fill them to make sure the filling is fire safety compliant.

Please contact the Kent Infant Feeding Team if you can support us by emailing kentchft.infantfeedingteam@nhs.net.

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17/11/2023

06/08/2023

Wow! New research with some very interesting results

Parenting: How parents can benefit from doula support during pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding. Review of evidence from 16 recent studies.

27/01/2023

Congratulations to all December parents! 🥰

21/12/2022

With party season fast approaching, as a breastfeeding mum you may be wondering if you can drink alcohol.

If you do decide to have some alcohol over Christmas, these tips may help:

🟡 Anything you eat or drink while you're breastfeeding can find its way into your breast milk, and that includes alcohol but this will be in minute amounts so the odd drink isn't likely to harm your breastfed baby. The effects of alcohol on your baby are directly related to the amount you consume.

🟡 Plan ahead for any evenings where you choose to consume alcohol. You may wish to express breastmilk for your baby, and if you being to feel drunk, have another responsible adult look after your baby. It's a good idea to make sure you eat well before.

🟡 NHS guidelines recommend avoiding breastfeeding for 2-3 hours for every drink you have. Alcohol passes freely into breastmilk and has been found to peak about 30 to 60 minutes after consumption, 60 to 90 minutes when drunk with food. NHS guidance also states that alcohol consumption for all adults, including breastfeeding women, shouldn’t exceed 14 units spread over a week.

🟡 Sip your drink over a prolonged period of time rather than quickly. Be mindful that if you haven't had any alcohol for a long time, you may be affected by alcohol quicker than you would have been previously.

🟡 Ask family and friends to support you by not offering to pour or make you alcohol drinks.

🟡 Never share a bed, armchair or sofa with your baby after drinking alcohol, or if your partner has. Doing this has a strong association with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

For more information visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/breastfeeding-and-lifestyle/alcohol/

Sources: nhs.uk, NCT, La Leche League International

07/11/2022

It’s always so lovely to receive feedback and know you’ve helped to make a difference 🥰

"Our son was born 7 weeks prematurely and have spent the first month at the Neonatal unit. Our family are mostly aboard. So, it was absolutely wonderful to have Lee's postnatal support through this early phase after our son came home from hospital. Lee has a warm character who always turns up with the biggest smile. She offered her professional support on feeding, baby hygiene, bathing, weaning as well as helping out on many household chores. It built our confidence as first time parents having the reassurance from who's professional in this field. The practical and mental support from Lee bought us huge relief. We couldn't be more thankful for her help and would highly recommend Lee to all new parents. "

14/10/2022

And then come the goodbyes 😔 although never easy it means I’ve fulfilled my role and as a family they’re ready to embark on the journey with positivity and knowledge.

Although I have a feeling it’s not goodbye forever with this family 😉

13/10/2022

I don’t think job satisfaction gets any better than this!

Supporting families through this newborn stage is an absolute privilege.

Today my heart is full ❤️

16/07/2022

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"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better."

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06/04/2022

Congratulations!
Great news Crowborough birth centre is open again 🙌🏻🎉

Congratulations to Megan and Matt who were the first parents to birth at Crowborough Birthing Centre on its reopening day this week. Baby Ruby was born at 23.40 on 4 April in water weighing 8lbs, with support from midwives Felicity and Chloe.

We wish them many congratulations as they go home to introduce Ruby to her big sister.

If you are 34 weeks pregnant and are interested in having your baby at Crowborough Birth Centre, please contact us on 01892 654080 to arrange your birth assessment.

Pictured is Megan, Matt and baby Ruby with Crowborough Birth Centre Matron Nicolette.

03/02/2022

We will be holding our first/pilot Antenatal Breastfeeding Information session on Monday 7th February. This session will be carried out via Microsoft Teams from18:30 - 20:00. Registration is via the below link. Please note there is currently only a limited number of tickets available and we will be releasing further dates.

Discussions will include :your expectations around infant feeding, the changes in your body during pregnancy, skin to skin, how to position and attach baby for a deep latch and why that is important, normal new born night time feeding and sleep, hand expressing, troubleshooting common problems, responsive breastfeeding/ bottle feeding and responsive parenting

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/antenatal-breastfeeding-information-session-tickets-259469940577?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail

03/02/2022

❤️ Would someone you love appreciate a blissful hour to themselves.. reflexology has so many health benefits and is good for the mind and sole 🤩.. bump to baby reflexology offers treatments for women in pregnancy and any mum who would like sometime to relax .. in the comfort of their own home . 💕👣

21/12/2021

There are significant delays outside and on the approach to Tunbridge Wells Hospital as a result of roadworks that will be in place until 4 January at the junction near the Mercure Hotel.