Bump 2 Babe-Childbirth Education & Postnatal Support

Bump 2 Babe-Childbirth Education & Postnatal Support An interactive, positive approach to childbirth education.

For those parents and partners/supports who want to feel calm, prepared, empowered and ready for anything along their pregnancy, labour and birth journey.

20/01/2026

This restaurant is treating breastfeeding mamas right 👏🏻👏🏻 More of this, please. Everyone needs to see it.

20/01/2026

"..mothers who exclusively breastfed in the first months postpartum had lower odds of elevated postpartum depression symptoms, while breastfeeding intentions did not significantly modify this relationship." This makes sense from my PhD studies- the release of oxytocin with each breastfeeding episode benefits maternal mental health, and is released with breastfeeding for the baby too. (See Maternal plasma levels of oxytocin during breastfeeding-A systematic review (2020). PLoS One 15(8): e0235806. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0235806 ) Also "... a substantial proportion of mothers [in this study] did not meet their exclusive breastfeeding intentions, emphasizing the importance of supporting mothers in achieving their feeding goals to promote maternal mental health."
Breastfeeding can be so difficult in the early weeks and IMHO is not helped by birth interventions and hospital postpartum routines. Skin-to-skin contact is another powerful way to release oxytocin for both mother and baby and may help to fill 'hormonal gaps' with formula feeding. Much 💜 to all mamas feeding their babies in all ways.

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20/07/2025

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19/06/2025

Arizbeth Dionisio Ambrosio has received a well-earned promotion for her extraordinary compassion in the wake of Hurricane Otis. Deployed to Acapulco after the catastrophic Category 5 storm, the officer—and mother—went far beyond the call of duty.

While assisting victims, she came across a four-month-old baby boy who had gone without food for an extended time and was crying from hunger. Realizing the child’s mother was unable to breastfeed, Dionisio, who had recently given birth herself and was still able to nurse, offered to breastfeed the infant.

Her deeply human response to a desperate situation earned widespread praise. Earlier this week, Dionisio was officially promoted from policía primero to suboficial in recognition of her compassionate service.

07/06/2025

New at Rambam: Therapy Dogs Helping New Moms Breastfeed 🐶👶

An unexpected new support team has joined the maternity ward at Rambam – therapy dogs. Their role? To help new mothers relax, reduce stress, and encourage breastfeeding.
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The first meeting between mother and baby is magical – full of love, connection, and emotion. Often, that bond is sealed through breastfeeding, which nourishes the baby, supports immunity, and benefits the mom. But for many women, breastfeeding doesn’t come easily.

That’s where Rambam’s new service comes in. The hospital’s certified therapy dogs are now helping new mothers through the often stressful first days after childbirth. Their calming presence boosts endorphins, strengthens the immune system, and supports emotional well-being – all of which can positively impact breastfeeding.

“A therapy dog is a tool,” says Ella Aharonson-Rot, Head Nurse of the Neonatal Department and a certified lactation consultant. “Just being near the dog, feeling its warmth, can release endorphins and help women recover emotionally after birth.”

One new mom, Maria Martzaboy, was the first to try the service:
“I grew up with dogs, so the connection felt natural,” she shared. “It’s soothing, pleasant, and calming. Between pumping, nursing, frequent trips to the nursery, and just wanting to go home – it all creates mental stress. Anything that helps relieve that is a real gift.”

The initiative, which started during the war, is now gaining traction – turning therapy dogs into emotional and physical allies for new moms.

At Rambam, even the staff who are used to being surrounded by adorable newborns admit: these four-legged helpers are making a big impact.

Original article on Ynet

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05/04/2025

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23/10/2024

‘Without action there will not be enough midwives to sustain the profession’ Veronica Casey NMBA Chair said today.

Midwifery Futures Report Recommendation 1:
‘The Australian Government fund the development of a National Midwifery Strategy and funded implementation plan.’

ACM calls on the Government to fund a national midwifery strategy. Midwives and women deserve better.

https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/News/Midwifery-Futures/recommendations.aspx

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Choose Happy! That is all😊💕 . .
23/09/2024

Choose Happy!
That is all😊💕
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Off to night nanny a gorgeous little 4 month old and give his parents some much needed and well-deserved catch up on sle...
27/08/2024

Off to night nanny a gorgeous little 4 month old and give his parents some much needed and well-deserved catch up on sleep. Loving some of this end of winter scenery and weather. . .

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