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Did you know? Some research suggests that retained primitive reflexes (RPRs) may be linked to dyslexia. 🤔 RPRs are involuntary reflexes present at birth, often retained due to stress during pregnancy, birth, or early infancy. These reflexes can negatively impact a person's ability to learn and interact with the world, potentially contributing to childhood disorders like dyslexia. Understanding RPRs could be a game-changer for those struggling with learning challenges. Want to learn more? Schedule your free consultation to explore how RPRs might be affecting learning abilities and what can be done to address them (https://lnkd.in/gRUN-bXG). #LearningMatters #DyslexiaAwareness #minddiscovery #developingmindschanginglives

Did you know? Some research suggests that retained primitive reflexes (RPRs) may be linked to dyslexia. 🤔 RPRs are involuntary reflexes present at birth, often retained due to stress during pregnancy, birth, or early infancy. These reflexes can negatively impact a person's ability to learn and interact with the world, potentially contributing to childhood disorders like dyslexia. Understanding RPRs could be a game-changer for those struggling with learning challenges. Want to learn more? Schedule your free consultation to explore how RPRs might be affecting learning abilities and what can be done to address them (https://lnkd.in/gauveh6V). #LearningMatters #DyslexiaAwareness #minddiscovery #developingmindschanginglives

It's World Mental Health Day and we're here to listen... Peer supporters listen without judgement and can support you every step of the way through pregnancy, birth and beyond. Find out more about peer support: https://lght.ly/1d4kih6 #WMHD2024

✨ Pregnancy Moments We All Relate To! ✨ As doulas, we know that little kicks can be both magical and... well, hilariously timed. Helping clients find humor in moments like this can ease the frustrations of those restless nights: 🌟 Normalize the Experience: Reassure clients that increased baby movement is a sign of health and connection, even if it happens when they’re trying to rest. 🛌 Suggest Comfort Measures: Encourage side-lying positions, gentle stretches, or even soothing music to help settle baby and mom. 💬 Foster Laughter: Lighthearted moments like this remind parents to embrace the joy and humor in pregnancy’s quirks. Supporting clients emotionally—even during sleepless, jingly nights—is what builds trust and connection. 💙 #DoulaSupport #PregnancyJourney #LittleKicksBigLove

You may have been super busy the past few days and weeks, preparing for this year's campaign, and you may have lots planned for BLAW next week. Or, you might still be in two minds about how you want to get involved this year. The increase of posts on social media about pregnancy and baby loss could also be making things tougher for you too. However you are feeling, please think about trying to find some time to look after yourself this weekend 💖💙 Self-care is essential to be able to sustain ourselves and nurture our physical and mental health. The Baby Loss Awareness Week Alliance is here support you, whenever you need it ➡️ https://lnkd.in/exbixyg #BabyLossAwarenessWeek #BLAW24 #BabyLoss #PregnancyLoss

The journey to parenthood is exciting yet unpredictable. While many feel optimistic and full of hopes, the pressure to feel emotionally and physically “ready” is real 😶🌫️ People experience the path to parenthood in different ways, but uncertainty, doubts, and fear are more common than you might think 🌀 Maybe you’ve always planned on having children, or maybe, after years of infertility and treatment, you finally get pregnant. But suddenly, you feel unprepared or like the timing is all wrong ⌛ It’s important to note that whether planned or unplanned, pregnancy is an emotional journey filled with expectations that need to be addressed to help minimize the stress that often comes with this stage of life 👣 Check out this mini-guide on how parents-to-be can manage their expectations during the journey to parenthood 💟 -- Reach out for a consultation session at 800-VALENS or via our website. #Parenthood #ParenthoodExpectations #ParentsToBe #HealthHopeHarmony

⭐️ Join Us LIVE on Instagram on 6 September at 19.00! ⭐️ Postpartum Talks launch and the first conversation on the topic of CHILDBIRTH IMPACT will be with Susanne Jager, discussing “How prepared are we for childbirth and the time after?” This Friday at 19:00 CEST, we’ll dive deep into the emotional and physical changes during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and engage on these crucial topics! 📆 Mark your calendars! #PostpartumTalks #ChildbirthPreparation #MentalHealth #LiveStream #BirthEducation

This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week; a week-long campaign dedicated to talking about mental illness while pregnant or after having a baby. The theme for this year is “Rediscovering You”. Moving Together Through Your Changing World. Today we are looking at the different routes to recovery including how movement can support this.   Find lots of helpful information on being active during pregnancy and afterwards, whatever that looks like for you, at Active Pregnancy Foundation. https://lnkd.in/e4v7zsv4

Today is Fathers’ Day! Dads’ mental health is extremely important to build better relationships with their children, even during pregnancy. Encouraging the development and upskilling of the workforce who provide support to parents is a key priority for Mellow. That’s why we created our “Conversations about What Dads Need” Foundation Module. This is open to any profile working with families, and focuses on approaches to support dads during the perinatal period. Got any questions? Get in touch at 0141 445 6066 or email enquiries@mellowparenting.org #MellowParenting #AllAboutRelationships #FathersDay

Becoming a parent is a life-changing experience, but it can bring unique challenges for survivors of rape or sexual abuse. 💜 Past trauma can feel particularly overwhelming during pregnancy, birth, and the early stages of parenthood. In our latest blog, we explore some of the common concerns shared by many survivor parents and offer some gentle suggestions to support you through this journey. 🔗 to blog: https://loom.ly/Uu7xzag #Trauma #Pregnancy #Birth #Parenthood