Beyond the Bump North East

Babies look so cute in hats, don’t they! 😍 But remember to take their hat off inside as it can make them overheat. Even young babies shouldn’t wear hats indoors.

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43% of families we spoke to didn’t talk to a health professional about co-sleeping. Even if you don’t intend to co-sleep, it’s vital to get informed as the majority of families will co-sleep with their baby at least once. That’s why we’re talking about co-sleeping this Safer Sleep Week.
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Keep an eye on our content this week for information on how to prepare your bed for co-sleeping and the situations that make co-sleeping especially risky. (But if you can’t wait that long, you can have a sneaky peek at our co-sleeping info page!) https://bit.ly/3IYZcXK

Beyond the Bump North East updated their business hours.

Delighted that the NHS website finally reflects NICE guidelines on bedsharing and cosleeping.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/caring-for-a-newborn/reduce-the-risk-of-sudden-infant-death-syndrome/?fbclid=IwAR1xhFFzo31jUAOk3QaiWCzbkk6eVr2ekbu0p_eFCvwW5UcaWeOi1-aYj0o

Reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or cot death, is rare. Find out how you can reduce the risk even further.

Now that the colder weather is here, these are some tips in keeping baby warm and safe.

This is a estimate of a baby’s stomach size at different ages. Remember every baby is different and will take different amounts, but this is a great way of showing just how small a newborns stomach is for those worrying if their breastfed baby is taking enough colostrum in those very early days. Your body is amazing and is capable of providing your baby with exactly what they need 💕

If you experience any of these please contact your Maternity Unit immediately. Remember this is not an exhaustive list. ANYTHING that makes you feel unsure or concerned please contact your Maternity unit for advice

Baby movements can start as early as 14 to 16 weeks, but typically, Mums feel their baby’s first movements between 18 and 22 weeks, sometimes this can happen as late as 26 weeks. Baby’s first movements are often described as feeling like bubbles bursting, popcorn popping, butterflies fluttering or goldfish swimming. These first movements are referred to as quickening’s. It can be difficult to tell if they are in fact first movements, as they can often feel similar to trapped wind or muscle spasms. As your baby grows, these will become more recognisable as movements and before you know it, those little kicks, will be keeping you up at night 😴🥱

If your baby’s movements have reduced or stopped please contact your midwife or local maternity unit. This can mean baby is unwell and should be checked as soon as possible. Dr’s and Midwives are available 24/7 and are there to help. Please don’t delay calling until the following day or until your next appointment. It is important you are seen as soon as possible to ensure baby’s wellbeing