

But again, we find ourselves coming up against the postnatal period even more unprepared than we were before, (it wasn’t exactly plain sailing when the world was freely moving around) because NHS services are being cancelled and hospitals are needing their beds. So what is the impact and what can we do to prep for bringing baby home during a lockdown?
You could say that ‘lockdown’ is the new way of saying ‘pulling up the drawbridge’. It’s a term that popped up on Instagram just after I had my first baby around 5 years ago, and has (thankfully) been the way more and more families are approaching the early days/weeks. But now it’s government enforced, which is hard for those who may not have chosen that ‘way’, but if you think about the the benefits, you may start to feel differently.
That being said, seeing NOBODY isn’t the ideal scenario either. Yesterday we were told that all midwife postnatal home visits in our area have been cancelled. Even the day 1 visit. I felt overwhelmingly sad for the mums who will be getting home today, tomorrow and in the coming weeks and months who won’t be getting the hands on support they need emotionally and physically from a healthcare professional. If you’re reading this- it doesn’t need to be this way, and please read on below to see how you can get the support you may need.
Once you are ready to get out and about, you won’t be able to meet up with friends or family. This is what human nature makes us want to do- we want to introduce our beautiful babies to the world! So don’t be afraid to feel sad or down about this. Or even plain angry about it! Again, read on for some things you can do to make this harsh reality a little easier too.
I hope these points encourage you to want to prep in a positive and proactive way, and also give you a spark of hope that actually, this lockdown period CAN still be an enjoyable time for meeting your baby. It’s all about a mindset shift and preparing in a way that puts you on the front foot. Always remember you are not alone and our world is set up to be connected, please make the most of that!
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