Monthly Workshop & Library Sampling (Sandringham)
Come along and learn about the various ways to carry your child in a sling or carrier and to view and play with a range of different styles, options and brands at MAMA Maternity, 13 Coyle Street, Sandringham.
For thousands of years, parents all over the world have strapped their babies to them in a variety of ways and continued about their daily lives & work;
- Babies who are carried cry less, settle more quickly, can nap on the go, even feed on the go; all while safe and close to their parent or caregiver
- Keeping baby close assists with attachment, bonding, settling your child and also learning
- Learn about baby physiology, safety & positioning in a carrier, see a demonstration of five different categories of styles and have a chance to play with some options in a library.
With over four years of practical experience and a library of over 50 different carriers, Jess is passionate, enthusiastic and knowledgeable about babywearing. Certificated through Slingababy UK & Je Porte Mon Bebe Training School’s as a Sling and Carrier Consultant, Jess also has a library of carriers for hire and loan.
No. 1 – WHY YOUR BABY’S SLEEP MATTERS, by Sarah Ockwell-Smith
Research shows that ‘normal’ infant sleep is not what most experts claim it is. In fact, many of today’s sleep ‘problems’ with young babies and children predominantly occur in the developed world.
In Why Your Baby’s Sleep Matters, renowned gentle parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith demonstrates how nurturing babies at night helps their brain development, and covers the topics every parent of a new baby will need to know about, including naps, SIDS, night weaning, and coping with your own exhaustion – and even dealing with advice and criticism from others.
No. 10 – WHY MOTHERS MEDICATION MATTERS, by Wendy Jones
Prescribing medication for pregnant and breastfeeding women can be complex, and often there are no studies to show whether drugs are safe for childbearing women. Yet mothers and mothers-to-be often need medication: whether painkillers, mental health drugs, or drugs for chronic conditions. The lack of studies does not mean that women should be left in pain or untreated – appropriate treatments, which will not compromise a mother and baby’s health or the relationship between them, are often available, but in a climate of fear of litigation, and without access to good information, prescribers do not always find the best solutions for mothers and babies. Wendy Jones tackles these problems head on, giving mothers and those treating them the information they need to make decisions about medication, while allaying fears that many have about contamination, transmitting drugs to the baby in the womb or through breast milk, and the way side-effects are described in patient information leaflets. The result is a practical, reassuring book that aims to put mothers and babies at the heart of their own care.
No. 2 – WHY HYPNOBIRTHING MATTERS, By Katrina Berry
Hypnobirthing is a method of birth preparation using a series of simple but effective techniques that can facilitate a calm and natural birth. Far from being a modern fad, it is logical, rational and there is a strong evidence base for its use. Many women approach labour with fear because of the negativity surrounding birth and the assumption that it must involve excruciating pain for the mother. Fear has a physiological effect, making contractions less effective and derailing normal labour.
In Why Hypnobirthing Matters, Katrina Berry looks at the origins and rationale for using hypnosis for childbirth, explains what you can expect from hypnobirthing and dispels common misunderstandings in a lively, informative way.
No. 3 – WHY DOULAS MATTER, by Maddie McMahon
Many women know, and research confirms, that having an experienced female birth companion, who is neither a health professional nor a part of their social circle, can have a tangible positive effect on their experience of childbirth.
Why Doulas Matter is a comprehensive discussion of how a doula can offer expectant and new parents information and practical and emotional support to improve their experience of birth and early parenting.
No. 4 – WHY PERINATAL DEPRESSION MATTERS, by Mia Scotland
You have probably heard of postnatal depression, but did you know that most cases of postnatal depression actually began in pregnancy? And that most people who have antenatal depression have had depression in the past? And did you know that postnatal depression is not caused by women’s hormones gone awry; men are suffering postnatal and perinatal depression in larger and larger numbers too? This is why “postnatal depression” has now been renamed “perinatal depression”(‘peri’ means around, as in the word “perimeter”).
No. 5 – WHY BABYWEARING MATTERS, by Rosie Knowles
Babywearing also has benefits for society at large. Children are more securely emotionally attached and there is evidence of a link between the reduced incidence of postnatal depression and babywearing. In this new book, Rosie Knowles explores all these advantages, along with the practicalities of how to babywear and babywearing culture. She demonstrates how a clearer understanding of babywearing, and the attachment parenting philosophy as a whole, can ultimately lead to a happier, healthier society.
No. 6 – WHY THE POLITICS OF BREASTFEEDING MATTER, by Gabrielle Palmer
The Politics of Breastfeeding, first published in 1988, remains a hugely important book. It exposes infant feeding as one of the most important global public health issues of our time, and describes how big business and vested interests influence the intimate relationship between mothers and their babies to the detriment of all, rich or poor, in the West or in the developing world.
In Why the Politics of Breastfeeding Matter, the central ideas of The Politics of Breastfeeding are distilled into a concise form, making it the perfect introduction to understanding the complex forces that govern what many think of as a simple choice to breastfeed or not.
No. 7 – WHY BREASTFEEDING MATTERS, by Charlotte Young
Why Breastfeeding Matters tackles some of these issues head-on, in a frank discussion intended to help parents and others navigate the world of infant feeding. It is neither preachy nor a ‘how-to’ manual; it outlines some of the reasons why breastfeeding matters, to mothers and their babies, and explains how this can affect the way in which mothers use bottles and formula if they need to. Drawing on research, and the author’s experience as a lactation consultant, it is essential reading for anyone wondering about how to feed their new baby.
No. 8 – WHY STARTING SOLIDS MATTERS, by Amy Brown
How and when babies eat their first solid foods can bean exciting stage for new parents, but it can also bring confusion and anxiety due to conflicting advice and opinions. When should you start offering food to your baby? Which foods should you give, and how much? What about milk? And does any of this really matter?
Why Starting Solids Matters aims to help readers find answers to these questions by exploring the science behind the headlines. It provides a gentle introduction to the importance of the first year and beyond for the development of long-term healthy eating habits and weight, and is relevant when thinking about the diet of older children and even the rest of the family.