{"id":320,"date":"2024-11-01T11:33:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T11:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/feedingyourbaby\/building-a-close-and-loving-relationship-with-your-baby\/"},"modified":"2024-11-01T11:35:10","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T11:35:10","slug":"building-a-close-and-loving-relationship-with-your-baby","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/feedingyourbaby\/building-a-close-and-loving-relationship-with-your-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a Close and Loving Relationship with Your Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are here to support you to build a close and loving relationship however you decide to feed your baby. On this page you will find information about why this important and resources to support you with practical ways to do this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative | Meeting baby for the first time\" width=\"1520\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0vzW9qPz3So?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to build a close and loving relationship from the start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">During pregnancy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You are encouraged to relax and take time to talk to&nbsp;your developing baby. You can help your baby&#8217;s development by stroking your baby bump, talking to your baby and by playing music. This will help to familiarise them with you and your family members voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">At birth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Where possible, your baby will be dried and placed onto your chest to be held in skin to skin contact for as long as you wish. Remember skin to skin contact can be used at any time to calm and soothe your baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the early days<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your baby close to recognise the signs they are hungry or need a cuddle. Responding to these signs will make your baby feel safe and secure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responsive Feeding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Responsive feeding&nbsp;is about understanding when your baby is showing signs of being hungry. Look out for cues (e.g. moving their head and mouth around and sucking on their fingers). Remember a newborn baby&#8217;s tummy is the size of a cherry so it only holds small amounts of milk. Babies may feed up to 12 times in 24 hours and this is normal. Where possible try and limit the number of&nbsp;people feeding your baby as this is a special time for you to bond with your baby.&nbsp;Responding to your baby and their needs for feeding and comfort will help them feel more secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ongoing support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ongoing support&nbsp;is available from your Midwife, Health Visitor&nbsp;or Family Nurse.&nbsp;They are there to support you with any questions that you may have about looking after your baby.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Baby I Love You<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; This is a&nbsp;Unicef UK baby book for all new babies and families. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x70-522CW5M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">An audio video is available&nbsp;here<\/a>. Reading and listening to the book with your baby will help you to get to know&nbsp;them and form a special bond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Building a Happy Baby<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; This is a Unicef UK leaflet which&nbsp;describes how you can help&nbsp;build a special relationship with your baby. <a href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/feedingyourbaby\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2022\/07\/Building-a-Happy-Baby.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Unicef UK leaflet is available&nbsp;here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/579935918?embedded=true&amp;source=video_title&amp;owner=40935303\">BREAST FEEDING EDUCATION VIDEO.mp4 on Vimeo<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are here to support you to build a close and loving relationship however you decide to feed your baby. 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