Mum and Me

08/06/2026

07/06/2026

Imagine an event where your baby can be your plus one?? 🥹🥹
It was so lovely to see mums showing up with their little ones and seeing them relax knowing there's a place they can change and lay their baby at 💜
If you couldn't make it, see you at the next one? 😌

07/06/2026

I'm not sure what it says in the dictionary, but if it's not this...then it's not accurate. We don't make the rules 🤷🏾‍♀️

05/06/2026

A Midwife Visits...

This morning, I visited a new mum and found her alone with her baby.

The nanny had just threatened to leave.

Her husband was at work and had no idea how difficult the morning had been.

The baby had been restless all night, which meant Mum hadn't slept either.

To make matters worse, visitors were expected later that afternoon.

As she held her baby, she quietly said:

"I don't know how I'm supposed to do this today."

The tears came.

Not because she didn't love her baby.

But because she was exhausted.

Because she was trying to recover, care for a newborn, manage a household, and keep everyone happy—all on very little sleep.

We sat together and talked.

Not about being a perfect mum.

About surviving one day at a time.

Before I left, I reminded her:
....A tired mum does not need judgment. She needs support.

And sometimes, the strongest thing a mother can do is admit that she needs help.

Mums, be honest: What was the hardest part of your first few weeks after birth?

02/06/2026

Mums, fever is deadly...Act Now!!!

Check out mum and me support’s video.

02/06/2026

Pain after Labour Pain???.?

Check out mum and me support’s video.

01/06/2026

Happy Madaraka Day! 🇰🇪
In the spirit of freedom, do something just for you today 💜🩷

29/05/2026

28/05/2026

"𝟔 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰."

For new mothers and newborns, infection prevention isn't just a public health discussion—it's a daily priority.

A newborn's immune system is still developing, and the postpartum period can leave mothers physically vulnerable while they recover from childbirth.

Some simple but powerful ways families can reduce the risk of infection include:

1. Regular hand hygiene before handling your baby

2. Covering coughs and sneezes and disposing of tissues appropriately

3. Limiting exposure to unwell visitors during the early postpartum weeks

4. Ensuring feeding equipment and breast pump parts are cleaned correctly

5. Keeping frequently touched surfaces clean

6. Prioritising rest, hydration, and good nutrition to support recovery and immunity

🚩 Seeking medical advice early if mum or baby develops signs of illness

Infection prevention is not about fear.

It's about awareness, preparation, and protecting the most vulnerable members of our families.

As conversations around infectious diseases continue globally, perhaps this is a timely reminder that some of the most effective prevention strategies remain the simplest ones.

What infection prevention tip would you add for new parents?