Newborns by Alex Lyall https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns And the early days en-us 2017-10-07 19:04:24 UTC 2025-12-24 04:59:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Newborn appearance alex_brailey https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/190522813 https://www.babycentre.co.uk/a178/what-a-newborn-looks-like]]> 2017-09-24 09:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/190522813 Umbilical cords alex_brailey https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/190525657 2017-09-24 09:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/190525657 24 hours with a newborn baby alex_brailey https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/194937310 A short video to give you a flavour..  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9QndNXcnCU
And some NCT baby care basics to be aware of:
https://www.nct.org.uk/parenting/babycare-basics]]> 2017-10-07 19:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/194937310 Life with a new baby alex_brailey https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/194937651 I think this new mum survival guide is great to put things into perspective.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRQ5tPyZfJo
I have also re-attached the first days booklet which covers loads of things.]]> 2017-10-07 19:37:33 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/194937651 Early days with your baby alex_brailey https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/194938666 An NCT booklet for Dads which covers changing relationships, baby care, supporting each other and some of the joys of fatherhood.

]]> 2017-10-07 19:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/194938666 Check ups for mum alex_brailey https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/194939037 This link talks about the postnatal check up for mums but also has links for sex after birth, when to start exercise, bleeding after birth....
 https://www.nct.org.uk/parenting/your-six-week-postnatal-check
You may also like this video which explains how your midwife, GP and Health visitor are all joined up together:
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/Pages/postnatal-check.aspx
The plan below may give mums some areas to think about to support their health and well being... ]]> 2017-10-07 20:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/194939037 Baby checks alex_brailey https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/194939057 A brief summary attached again and a link below with more information:
https://www.nct.org.uk/parenting/postnatal-checks-babies
The link below then talks about  immunisations and vaccinations:
https://www.nct.org.uk/parenting/baby-immunisations
Weight gain and checks:
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/Pages/baby-weight-and-height.aspx]]> 2017-10-07 20:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/194939057 Health visitors and support alex_brailey https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/194939989 This is a link to a really simple video which explains what they do and more information about support services
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/Pages/services-support-for-parents.aspx]]> 2017-10-07 20:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/194939989 Baby groups alex_brailey https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/194940837 A few groups from the NCT website for Worcester and Droitwich:
https://www.nct.org.uk/branches/worcester-droitwich-3
https://www.nct.org.uk/branches/worcester-droitwich-8
Check out your local library for baby sessions for a reason to get out of the house and a lovely way to meet other parents:
  • Droitwich run Rhyme Time on Wednesdays.
  • The Hive has baby sessions on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. 
Childrens centres also have lots of baby sessions which you can go along to meet other parents and help your baby to make some friends :) 
]]> 2017-10-07 20:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/194940837 Information about tears and episiotomy during birth alex_brailey https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/195770143 https://www.babycenter.com/0_perineal-tears_1451354.bc
https://www.nct.org.uk/parenting/episiotomy-or-tear-during-childbirth
Tis document gives more information 3rd/4th degree tears:

]]> 2017-10-10 18:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/195770143 Life with a new born alex_brailey https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/221132614 Loads of articles on the NCT website about things you may find useful including choosing and fitting a car seat, baby slings and carriers, baby sleep patterns and new born checks
https://www.nct.org.uk/parenting/life-your-newborn]]> 2018-01-12 20:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/221132614 Postpartum period alex_brailey https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/221135174 Here are some tips on dealing with visitors:
https://www.babycentre.co.uk/l25010361/handling-visitors-with-a-newborn-photos
And here are the postpartum traditions we have looked :]]> 2018-01-12 21:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/221135174 Attachment theory alex_brailey https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/225220070 There is a lot of research around the important of babies feeling secure, loved and attended to by their parents.  Love can help your baby to stay calm, relaxed, sleep and develop.  This document provides the research and evidence relating to it:
https://www.nct.org.uk/parenting/coping-crying-baby
This video is a clip from Dr Nils Bergman who talks about the benefits of skin to skin and attachment theory:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51xmkaj8dOg]]> 2018-01-26 20:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/225220070 Introduction to animals alex_brailey https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/243111011 As requested, a few bits of information relating to the introduction of cats and babies.
https://www.cats.org.uk/ncac/adopt-a-cat/intro-cats-and-childrenncac
 ]]> 2018-03-17 19:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/243111011 Introducing your baby to your dog alex_brailey https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/245730182 An article from the Dogs Trust:
https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/help-advice/factsheets-downloads/factsheetnewbabynov13.pdf
And a factsheet by the Kennel Club]]> 2018-03-24 14:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/245730182 Neonatal care alex_brailey https://padlet.com/alex_brailey/NCTnewborns/wish/400030563 Here are some links to provide you with more information on neonatal care for babies who need intensive or high dependency care, one baby in nine born in England will spend time on the neonatal unit:
https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/neonatal-unit
https://www.babycentre.co.uk/a555453/the-neonatal-unit
https://www.bliss.org.uk/parents/in-hospital/about-neonatal-care


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