Baby and Beyond with Bridget

15/02/2026

****100 Beautiful Babies****
100 receipts...means I have had the pleasure of meting 100 beautiful babies. We started in January 24, in 2 short years Baby and Beyond with Bridget has had the privilege of meting 100 parents and beautiful babies!!! How luck am I, thank you all.

14/02/2026

Happy Valentines Day to all, especially the little ones for which today is there 1st Valentine's Day....

“Will you be my Valentine?”

Once, it meant getting dressed up,
checking the mirror twice,
and feeling butterflies when you knocked on the door.

Love was loud then.
Planned.
Wrapped in candles and reservations.

“Will you be my Valentine?”

Now love looks different.
It sounds like toys on the floor,
a baby crying at 2 a.m.,
and two tired people choosing patience over pride.

It’s missed date nights,
cold coffee,
and learning how to love when there’s nothing left to give.

“Will you be my Valentine?”

Today, it’s not about the day.
It’s about the way you still show up—
in quiet sacrifices,
in shared responsibilities,
in standing beside each other when romance feels far away.

Love lives in teamwork now.
In grace.
In staying.

“Will you be my Valentine?”

Not just today.
Not just when it’s easy.

But in the ordinary,
the exhausting,
the beautifully messy life we built together.

Every day. 🤍

✍️Sarfaraz johan

06/02/2026

There’s been a lot of understandable anxiety around infant formula recalls, so here’s a clear, grounded update for parents.

This update is specific to Stage 1 (first infant) formula.

What’s going on?
A precautionary recall has been issued for specific batches of Stage 1 powdered formula sold in Ireland. This relates to a potential contamination issue identified during routine checks. Importantly, this is batch-specific, not a blanket issue with all formula or with whole brands.

Which Stage 1 brands are involved?
Some batches of Aptamil, Cow & Gate, and SMA Stage 1 have been recalled. Other commonly used Stage 1 formulas, including Kendamil, HiPP Organic, and Mamia (ALDI), are not part of the recall.

Is it safe to switch Stage 1 formula?
Yes. It is safe to switch between standard Stage 1 formulas if your tin is affected or if you’re unsure. Babies do not need a slow transition when moving between typical Stage 1 formulas. The priority is feeding your baby safely and confidently.

What should parents do now?
Check the batch code and best-before date on your Stage 1 tin. If it’s part of the recall, don’t use it and follow the retailer or manufacturer advice. If it’s not from a recalled batch, it is safe to continue.

A reminder
Formula feeding is safe, regulated, and essential healthcare. Recalls reflect systems working, not parental failure.

This information is current as of today, Fwb 6th 2025.
I’ll update if anything changes.

If you’re unsure about a specific Stage 1 product, ask. No panic. No guilt. Just feeding babies.

05/02/2026

30/01/2026

Baby and Beyond with Bridget is 2 years old today!!!
Thank you to all the Mums and babies who have supported me in those two years.
Here's to health, learning and more lovely connections with families for many more, please God,###

30/01/2026

Hello all,
As you know I love podcasts, especially The Baby Tribe Podcast. I have just relistened to this episode, episode 9 all about breastfeeding and problem solving. Amazing tips and tricks...check it out if your planning to breast feed, a new Mum breastfeeding, or an more experienced Mum who just wants more info...

15/01/2026

Ah interesting read...Sara Wickham is a midwife and contributes regularly to Midwifery Journal publications....

If you're confused about whether it's safe to take paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen or Tylenol) in pregnancy, you're not alone.

Recent headlines and conflicting information have left many expectant mums wondering what to do when they're dealing with pain, headaches, or fever.

And midwives and birth workers are also struggling to know what to say.

Thats why I've written a blog post on paracetamol in pregnancy and birth. I explain the issues and link to evidence-based resources so that you can make the decisions that are right for you.

Read it at https://www.sarawickham.com/promoting-normality/the-paracetamol-question/

13/01/2026

Off to the first Baby Massage class of 2026 this morning. Full class, 8 lovely ladies and 8 beautiful babies. Will soon be releasing dates for the next block.
I'm blessed and very grateful, and thankful.
Bridget the Midwife,###

06/01/2026

Happy Nollaig na mBan to all the amazing women I've had the pleasure of meting....
Women make the magic of Christmas.
I love this picture...just think about directly after having a baby and you have visitors...
Makes me smile every year,###x

03/01/2026

This lady is a midwife and has written in midwifery journals for years...she is very pro women...

What are the best questions to ask if you're offered induction of labour?

As someone who has researched and written about induction of labour for more than two decades, I get asked that quite a bit.

Especially as I have a fundamental belief that there is no one 'right' path for everyone.

Twenty years before anyone hashtagged , I was promoting that very idea to women and families.

One size doesn't fit all.

You need to decide what's right for you.

And in order to do that, you might need to ask some questions.

So I have put together this guide to the five best questions that you can ask in order to get more information and make the decisions that are right for you.

I'm also going to tell you what can you learn from the answers you are given.

You can find my blog post at https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/five-questions-to-ask-if-youre-offered-induction-of-labour/

I hope you'll find it useful.

01/01/2026

Happy 2026 to all...especially Mammies and Daddies who became parents for the first time in 2025, or who hada beautiful new baby come into their family.
2025 has been a great year for Baby and Beyond with Bridget, thank God. I am very thankful and very grateful. Baby Massage has been brilliant and I was privileged to teach so many private antenatal classes in expectant ladies homes.
I'm so privileged to get to met the parents antenatally and then get to met their beautiful baby at baby massage. Being a Midwife is thee best job in the world.
The 2nd picture is my boy Patrick, I took that picture of him because he is a gift to our family. Grace was 7 when he came along...I'm not saying having a 2 and a half year old is always easy, it's not, there's lots of challenges, especially when your 43!!! But children are always worth it.
Children are an investment in our future.
Wishing you all health, happiness and contentment for 2026.
Thank you so much for your support in 2025.
Bridget the Midwife.