“Responsive Parenting is child-led but more than anything, it is heart-led” J. Milburn #responsiveparenting #jmilburn #childled #lovingparents #heartled #parentingwithlove #loveyourchildren #holdyourbaby #hugyourkids https://www.instagram.com/p/CPJ7DAJHo5D/?utm_medium=tumblr

#Repost @mamaleclt ... If only I got a penny for everytime I hear - "you have the best job ever, you get to hold babies all day" I'd be a 🤑🤑🤑 !!! Don't get me wrong... I DO(ula) have the best job, and I DO(ula) get to hold babies a lot throughout the day BUT my main priority is holding #mom !!!! 🤝👭 Giving HER unconditional #support ! Holding space for HER! Siting beside HER as overwhelming emotions come floating onto the surface and letting her feel! Listening to HER! Feeding HER! Helping HER heal at her own pace! Holding you mom is the most rewarding job! Luckily it comes with a daily bonus...holding your baby 😊💞 • • Holding mom can also look like...👇⌨ • • • • #holdingspace #momsupport #4thtrimester #doulalife #overwhelmingemotions #babyblues #unspokenemotions #postpartumdepression #nurishyourbody #postpartumanxiety #healfullpostpartum #holdyourbaby #midwoodmama #mamafirst #maternalmentalhealth #maternityleave https://www.instagram.com/p/CT7jJKIL33_/?utm_medium=tumblr

#postpartummamas #selfcare #thisisneeded #holdyourbaby (at Charleston, SC) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9WwiB7BFP8/?igshid=pv0stlokkn54

Our lovely Keep Me Close babywearing yoga class has babies from 6 weeks to 6 months. 🥰🥳 . At MummyYoga we strive for a community that is inclusive, non-judgemental and irreverent to experts. . New mothers come together, move together, hum together and keep space for a sisterhood and mutual support in way that is now increasingly rare in our world. . We are not the sum of our bums and tums. We are a whole... 🧘🏻‍♀️ . This is not a class where we care about external pressures of “getting our bodies back”. . This is a class where we discover new ways to bond, to be strong both physically and emotionally and that takes practice, support, companionship and patience. ⛰ . If you are looking for some quick fix or some body transformation type challenges, our class is not for you. BUT... ... if you are looking to be with your baby, experience what real conversation and connections feel like in the new motherhood space and at the same time carve out so “me space and time” finding strength and movement and breath to help you grow... then this is your perfect fit!!! 🙌 . Come on in... this motherhood tribe is yours! 💥 . . . . . . . #KeepMeClose #MummyYoga #babywearing #babywearingyoga #MoveMoreMum #happymama #connection #connectionmatters #carryingmatters #buildabetterfuture #buildahappybrain #carryyourbaby #holdyourbaby #babywearingmatters #wearallthebabies #closeenoughtokiss #infantmentalhealth #mentalwellness #perinatalmentalhealth #mumssupportingmums #mumlife (at Hoole Community Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7JmLYvB3tG/?igshid=h37nd3x8ss9v

This is the first #morning in I don’t even know how long where we don’t have to be somewhere. You betcha I’m going to take the opportunity for a #familysnuggle . I remember a time, not all too long ago, where these two would NEVER@#snuggle. There were no #hugs 🤗. There were no bedtime tune-ins 🛌. There was no #cuddling . Zero. Not even close. As a #mom , as a #parent , When you can’t #holdyourbabies for any amount of time, it’s painful beyond description. Never will I take these moments for granted and never will I apologize for being a #lovingmother . I know what it’s like to not be allowed. • • • #momlife #momoftwins #warriormom #autism #autismspectrumdisorder #asd #pddnos #aspergers #languagedisorders #sensoryprocessingdisorder #spd #autismrecovery #thereisanotherway #enjoythemoments #lifeisagift #lifeunlimited https://www.instagram.com/p/BuREUjHni1M/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=126t9dl60vvbn

Carrying Matters Advent Calendar of Carrying 2018 - Day 23 I carry my child because it means my littlest can join in the fun when we are out with my three year old! (Best wig ever!) This evening's advent calendar will be up on @slingspot tonight! #carryingmatters #carryingisconnection #adventcalendar #motherhoodunplugged #wearallthebabies #closeenoughtokiss #whybabywearingmatters #buildahappybrain #handsfreehugs #mentalhealthmatters #itwillbeworthit #buildingbrainsandbuildingbonds #buildingbondsproject #wig #carryyourbaby #holdyourbaby https://www.instagram.com/carryingmatters/p/BruXbTrnAfp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1oh3a77x06xfs

New music @raingad1 ‘HOLD YOUR BABY’ season https://smarturl.it/HoldYourBaby https://www.instagram.com/p/CFwqVEcBj_0/?igshid=1khnkibjgxsqm

I had forgotten what it was like to transport to harvest... This morning one family cries out in agony as another rejoices. Thoughts/ Prayers for the family that walked away from their child for the last time as well as the surgeons that will be "giving" life to another. #icanonlyimagine #onelastkiss #holdyourbabies #onedayatatime #youneverknowwhenitstoolate #goodbyefornow #gorest #oneday #hellseeyouagain

This is so important for kids, but also every human being. Imagine if we ALL treated one another like treasures? We'd live in quite the wonderful world. ❤️ #Repost @yummymummyclubdotca ・・・ Yes yes yes. Because they are ♥️ . #holdyourbabies Via @createthelove

“Responsive Parenting is child-led but more than anything, it is heart-led” J. Milburn #responsiveparenting #jmilburn #childled #lovingparents #heartled #parentingwithlove #loveyourchildren #holdyourbaby #hugyourkids https://www.instagram.com/p/CSHuXQanhib/?utm_medium=tumblr

Please. Just No more heartaches around the world. Hold your loved ones tighter tonight. #glitter #peace #worldpeace #love #holdyourbaby

Spot the difference in the two photos... . Both are me with each of my daughters finding a moment to do something for myself without “mum guilt”. . I pride myself on my physical strength that helps me with my mental resilience. This sense of strength in my own identity takes up a new meaning during the postnatal period. . The first is me doing what is generic mainstream “entertain your baby, do something for yourself” type of exercise. . The second is an exploration in bonding, breath modulation and connection (while I still got a decent “workout”). . Having your baby close to you while you engage in something that is deeply important to you passes on this message to them. It helps you transmit not just your inner strength and enjoyment, but it elevates your companionship to that of equal footing. . Our babies are NOT props... they are our partners, our companions our reason to be our true selves. . If you feel this path speaks to you more than “tonning tums and bums” for the sake of some irrational social pressure then come to #KeepMeClose #babywearing yoga class. . Fridays 10-11 am @hoolecommunitycentre https://bookwhen.com/mummyyoga/?tag=chester . . . . . . . #MummyYoga #MMhM #babywearingyoga #happymama #connection #connectionmatters #carryingmatters #buildabetterfuture #buildahappybrain #carryyourbaby #holdyourbaby #babywearingmatters #wearallthebabies #closeenoughtokiss #infantmentalhealth #perinatalmentalhealth #mumssupportingmums #mumlife (at MummyYoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5s4DWklW_Q/?igshid=9bvmyh797nrx

I remember the timeeeee.... 😂😂 * * #ouch #breastfeeding #breastisbest #doula #afterbirth #superpowers #doulalife #doulasupport #breastfeeding #mommy #pregnancy #baby #WIC #breastisbest #womensright #womenofcolor #latinasmorenas #lactationsupport #clc #parenthood #holdyourbaby #humanmilkforhumanbaby

“Responsive Parenting is child-led but more than anything, it is heart-led” J. Milburn #responsiveparenting #jmilburn #childled #lovingparents #heartled #parentingwithlove #loveyourchildren #holdyourbaby #hugyourkids https://www.instagram.com/p/CMQyKqbHq2G/?igshid=kt55ck9ycp6u

Carrying Matters Advent Calendar of Carrying 2018 - Day 20 I carry my children because... this happens! (Awww!) This evening's advent calendar will be up on @slingspot tonight! #carryingmatters #carryingisconnection #adventcalendar #motherhoodunplugged #wearallthebabies #closeenoughtokiss #whybabywearingmatters #buildahappybrain #handsfreehugs #mentalhealthmatters #itwillbeworthit #buildingbrainsandbuildingbonds #babywearersofthefuture #carryyourbaby #holdyourbaby https://www.instagram.com/carryingmatters/p/Brmd9iJHxjc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dwikrugprocj

Carrying Matters Advent Calendar of Carrying 2018 - Day 19 I carry my child because it makes my life easier and my baby happy. It calms her down, helps her nap, I can do the weekly shop and the housework with her in the sling. This evening's advent calendar will be up on @slingspot tonight! #carryingmatters #carryingisconnection #adventcalendar #motherhoodunplugged #wearallthebabies #closeenoughtokiss #whybabywearingmatters #buildahappybrain #handsfreehugs #mentalhealthmatters #itwillbeworthit #buildingbrainsandbuildingbonds #buildingbondsproject #babywearersofthefuture #carryyourbaby #holdyourbaby https://www.instagram.com/carryingmatters/p/BrkCU-pnUev/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=942ktgxxn6oi