Bump & Mind Hypnobirthing - Isle of Wight

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26/11/2019

These early days feel so long,⁠
the everlasting nights even longer.⁠
How can something apparently so right right feel wrong, ⁠
Perhaps it's me, should I be stronger?⁠
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I've spent 9 months waiting for this,⁠
every kick, every scan, every trimester.⁠
Told I'm low risk could be high risk,⁠
it didn't matter because everyday you were edging closer.⁠
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I thought the first time I laid my eyes on you,⁠
The connection would overwhelm me.⁠
But here I am in the dark surrounded by the baby blues,⁠
Is this normal? Is there something I can't see?⁠
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I'll ask for help in the morning,⁠
I want to feel that oxytocin everyone talks about.⁠
But what if they judge me and aren't supporting?⁠
I could just wait for the storm to pass and hideout.⁠⁠⁠⁠
1 in 7 women will experience PND in the year after giving birth. If you think someone is suffering try and guide them to seek support.⁠

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🆘The warning signs include 🆘⁠
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❗️a low mood that lasts for longer than a week⁠
❗️crying a lot (this might not be noticeable to those outside the family)⁠
❗️lack of appetite⁠
❗️panic attacks⁠
❗️persistent fatigue⁠
❗️concentration problems⁠
❗️reduced motivation⁠
❗️the parent lacks interest in themselves⁠
❗️an unexplained lack of interest in the new baby⁠
❗️lack of desire to meet up or stay in touch with friends⁠⁠⁠⁠
✨POSTPARTUM REALNESS✨ photo by .goodwin via ⁠

09/11/2019

Wise words from Sara Wickhan 🧡

It’s always good to be reminded of these brilliant words from Dr Sara Wickham.

As our week draws to a close and we say goodbye (for now) to our amazing new London doulas, it’s lovely to reflect on everything we have achieved together over the duration of this Doula Preparation course 🌟

Holding space for each other, actively listening as we explore our thoughts, feelings, emotions and experiences around pregnancy, birth and beyond 🤰👶🤱🏽

Nurturing birth is about nurturing so much for our clients - birth, babies, mothers, fathers, partners, siblings - and here at Nurturing Birth we nurture our amazing doulas and their ideas as they start on their journey into the world of birth work and throughout their careers.

Nurturing Birth doulas, you came to us with a bright idea, you were actually already doulas deep down, we have just given the space for you to find your wings! We wish you all the very best on your journeys - and we are here with you every step of the way! 🤗

27/09/2019

Breastfeeding is tough. 💦
So are are warrior women pulling it off. 💪

BREASTFEEDING IS NOT “EASY”, lets stop telling new mothers it is. Who else agrees with this statement?⁣
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As powerful and rewarding breastfeeding is, there seems to be a misconception that it’s easy breezy for all mothers! This is far from the truth and it varies from individual to individual, some finding it tougher than others.⁣
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More information and support and less passing off as “natural” and “piece of cake” is the better way forward.⁣
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Full photo credit: Pinterest via NCEE Photograph; also deserving of the full story behind it:⁣
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“A day before breast cancer patient DeShonjla “Shonni” Peterson was scheduled to undergo a bilateral mastectomy, she changed her mind. Instead of having both breasts removed, she opted to keep one. The reason: Shonni had just learned that she was carrying her second child and she wanted to nurse her. Here she is, breastfeeding newborn Zoë.” _

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26/09/2019

Fantastic post about Rupture of Membranes 👇

Had to share this fantastically informative post from 👇👇 A is for Artificial Rupture of Membranes.

In simple terms, this means your amniotic sac ('waters') are being ruptured, by a midwife or doctor.

This is done by performing a va**nal examination, if your cervix is open enough, a small hook can be inserted into the va**na and the amniotic sac can be released, by the hook.

There are several reasons this may be done, the first being during a medical induction. Releasing the waters is quite a big part of an induction, because the oxytocin hormone drip cannot be administered without releasing the waters. Also, the action of removing the waters means theoretically that the baby's head is sitting on the cervix more directly, which can stimulate the production of natural hormones.

A rupture of membranes can also be performed if there is slower progress during labour, anecdotally releasing the waters 'speeds up' labour, but there is NO evidence to support this. It may also be done if there are any concerns regarding the baby's heart rate, to see if there is any meconium in the waters.

It does beg the question 'what are the benefits of this?' If there is no evidence to support its use. The waters are there as a protective system for your baby, both from mechanical pressure and infection, so it isn't advisable to perform an artificial rupture of membranes without a valid reason or 'to speed up labour'. It can be an uncomfortable process for you, and would require you to have a va**nal examination prior. There is also a small chance of the umbilical cord coming out of the cervix/va**na, known as a cord prolapse, which is an emergency event.

Have you had your 'waters broken' or has it ever been mentioned by your midwife? We would love to know your thoughts. .

18/08/2019

08/08/2019

In Australia 26% of labours are induced. The most common reason for induction is a ‘prolonged pregnancy’. That’s an awful lot of babies outstaying their welcome and requiring evic…