Sarah Edwards

3rd sector with emphasis on infant feeding and early years (plus occasional tweets about reading, running & gin)

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

I’ve shared “first meeting” videos (between new siblings) in the past, but never one quite like this.

What’s so remarkable about this special moment shared to IG by alexandralforte?

For me it’s the very clear sense that this ISN’T the first conversation between big brother Everest and his new baby sister. It’s just their first chance to do so face to face… a new chapter in a relationship that’s already been well established.

“Hi Avalon! It’s ME, Everest,” he explains, as if to say, “I bet you’ve been wondering what I look like this whole time.”

What a perfect example to remind us that the hearing of newborns is established and functional - perhaps as early as 24-26 weeks of gestation, but almost certainly by 30 weeks, making it possible for infants to enter the world already familiar with the voices of special loved ones. (Especially mom, whose voice has the benefit of built-in amplification as it reverberates through her body.)

Can’t you just imagine the conversations these two have already had? And all the many to come?

Talk to your bump.

Kudos to Mom and Dad for nurturing this special relationship even before baby Avalon entered the world. How lucky for them all!

[ES Team ELC @ESTeamELC]

🚨 We are thrilled to launch national key messages to support early interaction from pre-birth. These key messages will empower parents and carers to foster strong connections from the start. Let’s make every interaction count! Chatting Together: https://t.co/ERAKn62sv8

[Sarah Edwards @sedw]

Looking forward to discussions about health equity today in Glasgow #healthequitynetwork

[Sarah Edwards @sedw]

Come and have a look at our @BfN_UK poster @VHSComms #vhsconf24 We would love to chat over lunchtime (and would love your vote in the poster competition as well!) #peersupport #volunteers #infantfeeding #breastfeeding #wearevital

[Voluntary Health Scotland @VHSComms]

View all our poster entrants blogs and posters here:
#WeAreVital #VHSConf24 @VoiceAbility @Palliative_Scot @RNIBScotland @livingstreets @actionforme @SortedProject @BfN_UK @CancerDundee https://t.co/W6fRuNRC0W

[healthandcare.scot @hacscot]

@VHSComms “I challenge you all to think: what can you do? Which of your local politicians can you contact? And of course, we must keep celebrating the work that we do,” says @MistryTej

#VHSCONF24 @VHSComms

[Ayrshire BfN @AyrshireBfN]

We are delighted to have a poster displayed at the @VHSComms conference today sharing how our activities reduce health inequalities across communities in Scotland. Read more in our blog here https://t.co/m497v90eUr #vhsconf24 #wearevital #peersupport #volunteers

[Voluntary Health Scotland @VHSComms]

#WEAREVITAL CLWs are vital to a prevention focussed approach

[Lauren Blair @lmi_blair]

Some stark stats from @LindaBauld at #VHSConf24 ‘Burden of disease is forecast to increase by 21% over the next 20 years’ @VHSComms

[healthandcare.scot @hacscot]

We’re in Edinburgh today for #VHSCONF24 marking two decades of Voluntary Health Scotland, with @JCJudson kicking off the day’s event.

You can read John’s blog for @VHSComms here 👇
https://t.co/ZkjdwrjjRn

[Voluntary Health Scotland @VHSComms]

Great start to the #VHSCONF24 with our first speaker @LindaBauld, some key points so far "historically the voluntary sector has picked up the pieces", "let's celebrate diversity", "recognise & promote the contribution of the sector". #WEAREVITAL

[Angela Harris @Angela_BCC]

Tejesh Mistry 'Let's have a different' conversation..#vhsconf24

[Sarah Edwards @sedw]

Looking forward to a great day @VHSComms #VHSCONF24 representing @BfN_UK and talking, listening and learning about the vital role of the third sector in reducing health inequalities in Scotland #wearevital #peersupport #breastfeeding #infantnutrition #volunteers #collaboration

[Voluntary Health Scotland @VHSComms]

We've some fantastic poster entries this year Annual Conference #VHSCONF24 please take the time to view them & vote today. QR codes will be on your tables @SortedProject @CancerDundee @RNIBScotland @LStreetsScot @VoiceAbility @BfN_UK Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care

[The Breastfeeding Network UK @BfN_UK]

Have you seen our latest vacancies?

We're currently looking for peer supporters in Ayrshire and Clackmannanshire!

Apply here:
https://t.co/HUTByOvRYb

#BfNVacancies #PeerSupporterJobs #CharityJobs

[Sarah Edwards @sedw]

@RuthCampbellPHN @Carolyncahpo Not a bad way to spend a Tuesday! So nice to have an excuse to get all dressed up and lovely to catch up 👑🥰

[Sarah Edwards @sedw]

@RuthCampbellPHN @emmaw1717 @carajay118 @BfN_UK @VHSComms Will need to remember to pack mine for the next meeting! 🤣

[The Breastfeeding Network UK @BfN_UK]

In Scotland breastfeeding and bottle feeding are protected by the Breastfeeding etc. (Scotland) Act 2005.

This means that anyone should be able to feed a child in the most appropriate place for them, without the fear of interruption or criticism.

#BreastfeedingFriendlyScotland

[@GlasgowBfN @glasgowbfn]

Would you like to come and help us spread the word about @NBHelpline in Scotland? https://t.co/jJsCf70nOf #peersupport #breastfeeding #infantfeeding #thirdsectorjobs #charityjobs #breastfeedingfriendlyscotland

[Sarah Edwards @sedw]

@MrsARJackson @AyrGrammar