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ANTICIPATING your DELIVERY in a time of social distancing *WHO: Pregnancy & Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) 2009: Information for Programme Managers & Clinicians Guiding Principles: ● Prioritize the mother-baby unit - support physical closeness and skin-to-skin contact throughout the newborn period ● Exclusive breastfeeding to is shown reduce newborn risk of respiratory illness ● Visitors should be closely limited - mother-baby unit should avoid public places, and individuals with respiratory symptoms should not provide care ● Use good respiratory etiquette - hand-wash before touching the newborn or mother; cough into a tissue, dispose and wash hands again Stress is known to affect breastmilk supply so nurse/pump every 2-3 hours and supplement if needed. Remember: new-motherhood is a time for self-compassion. Breastfeeding for COVID+ moms ● Promoted by the Canadian Pediatric Society ● Hand-wash first, 20 seconds ● Wear a mask during nursing ● Direct cough away from newborn Consider a scale (luggage, fishing, infant) to weigh baby for virtual newborn visits Ensure usual vaccination is prioritized to prevent co-infection, and to minimize additional health risks
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ANTICIPATING your DELIVERY in a time of social distancing
*WHO: Pregnancy & Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) 2009: Information for Programme Managers & Clinicians
Guiding Principles:
● Prioritize the mother-baby unit - support physical closeness and skin-to-skin contact throughout the newborn period
● Exclusive breastfeeding to is shown reduce newborn risk of respiratory illness● Visitors should be closely limited - mother-baby unit should avoid public
places, and individuals with respiratory symptoms should not provide care● Use good respiratory etiquette - hand-wash before touching the newborn or
mother; cough into a tissue, dispose and wash hands again
Stress is known to affect
breastmilk supply so nurse/pump every 2-3 hours and supplement if needed. Remember:
new-motherhood is a time for
self-compassion.
Breastfeeding for COVID+ moms
● Promoted by the Canadian Pediatric Society
● Hand-wash first, 20 seconds● Wear a mask during nursing ● Direct cough away from
newborn
Consider a scale (luggage, fishing, infant) to weigh baby for virtual newborn visits
Ensure usual vaccination is prioritized to prevent co-infection, and to minimize additional health risks
Using Zoom for Seniors: https://eldersaction.org/zoom-instructions/ VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=qsy2Ph6kSf8&feature=emb_logo
Canadian Pediatric Society: COVID-19 in children: https://www.cps.ca/en/documents/position/current-epidemiology-and-guidance-for-covid-19-march-2020
Welcoming Baby Home Creative Solutions for Distancing
Instead of a baby shower:
● Gift drop-off bin ● Thank-yous with a
picture in the mailbox ● Diaper delivery● Skype/Zoom parties
Instead of family visitors:Newborns aren’t visually adept but their sense of hearing is a strong bonding tool
● Daily speakerphone storytime with grandparents● Evening speakerphone lullabies ● Regular “video visits”
Dr. Peggy Richter, Sunnybrook:These are very different times for families who have just welcomed a baby. I urge new mothers to stay connected. We are more equipped than ever to stay connected remotely with loved ones and friends. Reach out to share experiences and ask for help. Loved ones can drop off food on your doorstep or walk your dog when you’re at home with your baby.
https://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=coronavirus-covid-19-women-babies-pregnancy
Help siblings to understand
COVID & social changes:
https://www.cps.ca/en/blog-blogue/how-can-we-talk
-to-kids-about-covid-19
Group Skypehttps://www.skype.com/en/features/group-vid
eo-chat/
MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH in a time of societal distressStaying Informed:It seems like advice is changing every day as we continue to learn more about COVID-19
● Get online information from reliable sources that require government approval ● Be skeptical about what you read on social media - lots of false info is out there!● Beware of posts/people who are selling products, tests or cures online
○ COVID-19 is treated with rest, fluids, over-the-counter pain medications and time. There are no quick-fix remedies or food products that prevent infection.
MB Health COVID19https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/index.html
Public Health Canada advice for mothershttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/pregnancy-advise-mothers.html
Text closest friends daily to check in, send daily photos to extended family and share uplifting stories together
Group chat with new and experienced moms in a virtual mommy & me group
Ignore the dishes & laundry and prioritize your love-relationship with home dates and quiet time. Housework is patient, it can wait.
If you can’t fill your home with loved ones, fill it with their voices. Use speakerphone lots!
Staying Connected:Isolation is a risk factor for postpartum depression. While you need to protect yourself and family with social distancing, you still need support. If you are worried about your mood, become overwhelmed or suspect you are depressed please reach out:
● Postpartum Support Group: 204-250-3079● Postpartum WarmLine: 204-391-5983● 24h Crisis Hotline; 1-888-322-3019● First Nations & Inuit Wellness HelpLine:
1-855-242-3310 or hopeforwellness.ca
Give yourself permission: To be imperfect
To be gratefulTo laugh!!
To cry
PrayMeditate
Get outside Sing uplifting music
Tell your baby stories
ShareRead fictionLearn something newTake a social media breakListen to free Audible book
Sleep when baby sleepsKitchen dance parties!Wash your hands lotsGo for a walkHydrate
Mental Health
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Recommendations from Dr. Andora Jackson, Northern Health Region, MB
