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We are supporting #iconweek to raise awareness of infant crying, and how we can cope. ![]()
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I - Infant crying is normal and it will stop![]()
C - Comfort methods can sometimes soothe baby![]()
O - It's ok to walk away for a few minutes, if baby is safe![]()
N - Never shake or hurt a baby![]()
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What tips did you use to cope when your baby was crying? Please do share your thoughts below to help other parents.
544 babies were born in Gloucestershire in August. Was yours one of them?![]()
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288 boys and 256 girls. ![]()
Weights ranged from 920g (2lb) to 4900g (10lb 12oz)![]()
10 sets of twins, no triplets. ![]()
80% of women chose to breastfeed. ![]()
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Places of birth:![]()
Cheltenham Aveta Birth Centre - 18![]()
Gloucester Royal Birth Unit - 84![]()
Gloucester Royal Delivery Suite - 409![]()
Stroud Maternity - 13![]()
Home births - 18
Our monthly Facebook live session, Your Maternity Voice, is happening next Monday 27th Sept at 12:15pm. ![]()
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Grab a coffee and come and chat to us about all things MVP.![]()
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Find out what we've been up to, hear our plans for the next few months and ask us anything you'd like to know about what we do!![]()
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If you've liked our page, you'll get a notification when we go live. We look forward to chatting with some of you!
On Thursday 23 September, MPs will gather for the annual Baby Loss Awareness Week debate in the House of Commons*. Wouldn't it be great if all Gloucestershire MPs attended?![]()
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The theme for #BLAW2021 is wellbeing. Following pregnancy and baby loss, families often tell us that doing something to prevent the same thing happening to others helps them cope with their loss and grief. MPs can support that by debating what more needs to be done, breaking the silence around baby loss and sharing the experiences of their constituents. Please ask your MP to attend on Thursday.![]()
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SANDS have made it really easy to email your MP. Find out how on this link - act.sands.org.uk/blaw2021-debate. There's a standard message, or you can personalise it to share your own experiences. ![]()
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*slightly early this year as Parliament is not sitting during BLAW, 9-15 October.
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