We’ve been hearing reports of babies arriving during the blizzard in Newfoundland. So far everyone seems to have made it to the hospital, including an unconfirmed report of one family arriving on a Ski-Doo.
Babies don’t wait to be born, even the weather doesn’t co-operate and roads are impassable. While you wait for help to arrive, remember that you have all you need to keep your baby safe.
Skin-to-skin with mother (or another adult if mother is unable) will keep baby warm, stabilize blood sugars and help initiate breastfeeding.
INFORMATION ABOUT SKIN-to-SKIN:
https://babyfriendlynl.ca/…/2018/06/SKIN-TO-SKIN_2015.pdf
Breastfeed your baby even if you didn’t plan to. Breastfeeding will help reduce the risk of too much bleeding and increase your anti-stress hormones. Hand express every couple hours and feed baby with a clean spoon, especially if they are not latching and breastfeeding comfortably.”
GETTING BREASTFEEDING STARTED: https://med.stanford.edu/…/early-initiation-of…
Helpers, remember that baby is kept warmest and safest on mom’s chest. Do NOT separate mother and baby after birth or for ambulance transport. Baby is more likely to experience chills and low blood sugar away from mom even well bundled.” More information for helpers: WIC Texas Infant Nutrition During Disasters: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/wichd/bf/ifdisasters.shtm
American Academy of Pediatrics: “Infant Nutrition During a Disaster – Breastfeeding and Other Options”
https://www.aap.org/…/Docum…/InfantNutritionDisaster.pdf