#HellomynameisAlison💚

She/Her. Infant Feeding Lead Midwife/ @babyfriendly coordinator (job share) @ChelwestFT. Chair CW Branch @MidwivesRCM
My opinion and comments.

[Dr Gbemi David-West (she/her)🇬🇧🇪🇺🇳🇬 #FBPE @drgdavidwest]

#RepresentationMatters #equitymatters #EmbraceEquity @RCObsGyn @MidwivesRCM @NHS_RHO @PS_Oxford It is important to recognise racial differences in how things present on our patients of different skin tones.

[#HellomynameisAlison💚 @AlisonMeinel]

@chrissy80s representing @ChelwestFT @MidwivesRCM with @rcmlyndsey. Proud is not the half of it!

[#HellomynameisAlison💚 @AlisonMeinel]

@LisaWBfN Awesome..! And I got a ticket!

[#HellomynameisAlison💚 @AlisonMeinel]

@LisaWBfN Thank Lisa, but I missed it! I've joined the waiting list...

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

Touch matters - for you and your baby.

Of all the senses, touch is the one with which your baby is most attuned at birth. And after 9 months developing in close quarters, it’s the one they crave for feelings of safety and comfort.

When you hold your newborn, you may notice they almost melt into your arms - configuring themselves for maximum contact. This is especially true in instances of skin-to-skin contact.

Notice how this little one has configured his sleep position to maximize contact between Mom’s face and his own.

This mutual touch is beneficial for both mother and child, as nerve endings in the skin signal the brain to release endorphins, Oxytocin and Serotonin - often referred to as “love hormones.”

Look for opportunities to be in direct contact with your baby throughout the day.

You’ll both feel better for it.

This loving pair was shared to TT by bmm993.

[#HellomynameisAlison💚 @AlisonMeinel]

I heard the inspirational @elainehanzak speak 16/17 years ago, and had the privilege to hear her again today. Some progress in our world, but not nearly enough....

[#HellomynameisAlison💚 @AlisonMeinel]

Fan girl moment meeting the amazing inspirational @fivexmore - a team of 2 powerhouses!

[#HellomynameisAlison💚 @AlisonMeinel]

Proud moment celebrating the #MayesMidwifery chapter I co wrote with eds @SueMacMidwife and @GailJoh02047558 at @MidwiferyForum in London today!

[#HellomynameisAlison💚 @AlisonMeinel]

Looking forward to @MidwiferyForum tomorrow to meet the other chapter authors with @SueMacMidwife @GailRCM Super Proud moment! (Couldn't have done it without my mentor Maureen ❤️)

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

Brain under construction! 🚧 🧠 🚧

Did you know that the period from prenatal to age three is the single most consequential window in all of human development?

It is here that the fundamental architecture of the brain is “wired” in ways that will serve to support (or hinder) your child’s success for decades to come.

At birth, your baby’s brain comes equipped with roughly 100 billion nerve cells, virtually all they will ever have.

But what these cells must develop is the ability to communicate effectively with one another.

They do this by transmitting electrical impulses. And there’s no time in life when these connections (known as synapses) are firing like they are during infancy.

Scientists estimate that during the earliest years of life these neural connections are being made at a rate of one million per SECOND.

Pretty impressive, huh?

How can you help ensure your baby’s brain is optimally wired for success?

Through attentive and nurturing interactions like the ones shown here.

Every word you speak, every facial expression you convey, and every loving touch is helping to create important new connections.

No one can be this attentive 24 hours a day. But prioritizing time to speak, sing, laugh, and play with your baby face-to-face is an investment you’ll never regret - and one that will serve them well for years and years to come.

Know a new parent or grandparent? Pass it on!

This brain-building dad and his adoring little one were shared to IG by genesiscostner.

[Prof. Meghan Azad, PhD @MeghanAzad]

Cuddling Impacts Baby's Microbiome 😍

New RCT by @WeerthDe et al shows how maternal skin-to-skin contact (1 hr daily from birth to 5 wks) shapes infant gut #microbiome composition, maturation, and "volatility".

So cool!

https://t.co/gDUWXVRsJn

[Infant Feeding APPG @APPGIFI]

📢 calling people who have peer support expertise to share!

[First Steps Nutrition Trust @1stepsnutrition]

Updated: 'Breastmilk & #breastfeeding : A simple guide', incl:
> What's in breastmilk?
> Why does breastfeeding matter?
> How does breastmilk production work?
> Where & when can you breastfeed?
> Supporting mums/families on low incomes
https://t.co/33A0UayNbV

[#HellomynameisAlison💚 @AlisonMeinel]

@KateBurkeNHS 🤣

[The Motherhood Group @MotherhoodGroup]

What some services think stigma for a Black mum is Vs.
What stigma really is for a Black mum 💖
#blackmaternalhealth #blackmaternalmentalhealth #stigma

[#HellomynameisAlison💚 @AlisonMeinel]

@1stepsnutrition 🤦‍♀️

[Sharon Breward MBE @SBreward]

The profound impact of
the absence of #lactation & #breastfeeding

[#HellomynameisAlison💚 @AlisonMeinel]

This....

[Sharon Breward MBE @SBreward]

Many parents still don’t realise that all formula sold in the U.K. is similar & the only ‘benefit’ of forking out for the expensive brands is to the profit margins of the voracious 🐄formula industry

[#HellomynameisAlison💚 @AlisonMeinel]

@DoctorChrisVT I didn't get to ask my question. What do you see as the role of Human Milk donation to resolve some of the UPF issues? @milk_foundation @GillyWeaver @DrNShenker
@babyfriendly #Conference