Bump, Birth and Beyond - Luton

📣 We have news!!

Like so you are in the know for our
✨B✨I✨G✨ announcement coming!

You may have heard that some trusts have been effected by a shortage of entonox (gas and air)

Local trusts to Luton have not been effected but if your closest maternity unit is then here is a small list of alternatives ❤️

If you’re not already, please follow Bump, Birth & Beyond HQ! For all your latest news, updates and pregnancy information!💜

📖 Happy world book day!

❓️ Did you know that reading to your bump is a wonderful way of starting to bond with your baby before they are born?

👂 From around 15 weeks of pregnancy your baby will be able to hear muffled sounds from the outside world. They can hear other people from about 24 weeks of pregnancy.

🧠 Research shows that repeated exposure to stories and music helps brain development.

🎶 A small research project looked at babies of mothers who watched Neighbours regularly compared to mothers who didn't. The babies of the mothers who did watch Neighbours recognised the theme tune for about 3 weeks after birth!

🥹 Research has also shown that babies are comforted by sounds they recognise from being in the womb.

Have you dressed your bump or baby or child for World Book Day? Share your photos below 😊

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M is for… MENTAL HEALTH

Pregnancy can be a worrying time for a lot of women and can lead to an increase in anxiety both in general and about the pregnancy and birth. Women who have a previous history of anxiety and depression may experience worsening of these conditions during this time.

Your mood will change after giving birth too and it is an important time to monitor your symptoms and seek advice if you notice anything out of the ordinary.

The most important things to remember are:

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Be open and honest with your family about how you are feeling
👩🏼‍⚕️ Seek advise if you feel your anxiety and/or depression is worsening
💊 Don’t stop any medication in pregnancy without first seeking advice from your doctor
☎️ Seek immediate attention if you experience or notice your loved one experience hallucinations (hearing, seeing or smelling things that aren’t there), delusions or manic behaviour (talking quickly, not sleeping or feeling ‘high’)

Seeking help early can help to manage different mental health conditions, you’ll never be wasting anyone’s time

This is something that kept me up all night before t b at baby even arrived- the dreaded heartburn 🥵

Swipe to see why it happens and tips to cope!

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🌟 Good news 🌟 Babies are expensive so here are five things you can cross off your shopping list right now!

❌ Pillow

❌ Duvet

❌ Cot bumpers

❌ Bedtime cuddly toy

❌ Wedges / straps to keep baby in one sleeping position

These items are not needed and are potentially dangerous for babies. Instead, keep the cot as clear as possible.

Today is World Breastfeeding In Public Day and we'd love to hear about your experiences.

Here are some answers to commonly asked questions about breastfeeding in public 👇

For more support: nhs.uk/start4life/breastfeeding

Can't wait for this!! 😀

We have 3 x Community Kits available - £10 for 20 mixed cloth nappies for unlimited hire. No deposit, only post cost if you can’t collect. All good quality, no stains, but may include older styles you’d struggle to find in the UK anymore.
The perfect stash top-up or starter kit on a budget.

Why can’t you sleep…🤔🤷🏼‍♀️

💦Needing to wee
💭Strange dreams
❤️‍🔥Heartburn
😓Anxious
🦵Restless legs
😩Uncomfortable

It’s all normal in pregnancy…

LAST CHANCE TO WIN

Our random act of kindness ends today at 10pm

You could be in with a chance of winning your course fees back!

Just book onto course beginning March 1st 💜

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Next session beginning March 1st perfect for babies due in late April, May and June.

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We love random acts of kindness so for one weekend only we are offering an amazing chance to get your course for free! 💜

If you book at any of the 4 following branches this weekend, for courses starting in March you will be in with the chance of having the full price of the course refunded 💜

📍Dudley
📍Luton
📍Medway
📍Milton Keynes

Full antenatal course includes
💜 5 weeks course
💜 week by week handouts
💜 WhatsApp group
💜 midwife support
💜 postnatal support group
💜 postnatal meet up
💜 links and discounts to local services and products.

To be in with a chance to win book your course at www.bumpbirthandbeyond.net/luton

RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS 💜

All this weekend any bookings for the March courses will be entered into a draw to win the fees back!

This prize draw is running over Milton Keynes, Medway, Luton and Dudley branches and ends Sunday 19th of February at 10pm.

Winners will be informed via email

For more information about the course and dates go to bumpbirthandbeyond.net/luton

It's random act of kindness day today so with that in mind Bump Birth and Beyond have some exciting news!

Come back at 8pm for more information 💜

Oxytocin!

The midwife's favourite hormone 💜

Our course discusses Oxytocin and its relevance throughout your birthing journey

For future course dates visit bumpbirthandbeyond.net/luton

Ways to comfort your newborn baby 💜🙃

Nothing better than the smell of a newborn 💜

This is why!

Lovely morning with some of the mums and new babies from one of classes 💜

Great to see so many happy and healthy bambinos and mamma's
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One of the most common questions that is asked.

It doesn't have to be anything complicated!

Something loose fitting ideally and easy access work feeding.

Your maternity unit will also provide you with a hospital gown if you prefer

Follow for more information 💜

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🧠 Becoming a parent for the first, second, third or 22nd time increases your mental load 📈

It’s normal to have a never ending to do list 🛒🧹🧼 🐶 🧑‍🍳 🧺
So when someone asks if they can help, give them a job! ✅
A task complete is complete whether you or someone else has done it 🤝

Someone watching the baby so you can do something you want to is also ok! 👩‍🍳💤🏃🏼‍♀️🛒🧖

*Disclaimer - for some jobs you may have to alter your usual standards. It’s temporary 💜

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