tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90936197253066875412024-03-24T03:10:17.136-04:00Hug Your BabyPROMOTES Parent-Child Bonding! ENHANCES Breastfeeding! BOOSTS Parent Confidence! Helping parents and professionals understand the amazing behavior of a child.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger627125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-15857230753167319282024-03-20T21:23:00.002-04:002024-03-20T21:23:23.337-04:00New Certified HUG Teacher Brings Her Expertise to the Care of Late Preterm Infants and their Families<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSUeD_u2FSXp8bN1UWEibnB2q4uAmCyXX4TXU_xNo4XaVwszWfNYX5bO58XVSSbTZ6YsbuxPRMuds4P4Rny2ASFNbqsY3LcHcEIrq_a5KizAZmvYrLyE3tFgApG5fBw5oO0j5r1cI1-YfYOnEb3L06SDNCZdRNHFxulhN_B9x6g8aiKb9bOSoykKN2P8l6/s1298/LPI.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="724" data-original-width="1298" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSUeD_u2FSXp8bN1UWEibnB2q4uAmCyXX4TXU_xNo4XaVwszWfNYX5bO58XVSSbTZ6YsbuxPRMuds4P4Rny2ASFNbqsY3LcHcEIrq_a5KizAZmvYrLyE3tFgApG5fBw5oO0j5r1cI1-YfYOnEb3L06SDNCZdRNHFxulhN_B9x6g8aiKb9bOSoykKN2P8l6/s320/LPI.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Rachael Helms is a nurse and lactation consultant with Novant Health in North Carolina. We are excited that she is leading a pilot project to incorporate HUG Your Baby's training and resources about the Late Preterm Infant into her care of these babies and their families. <div><br /></div><div> <i>As I recount my experiences with the utilization of HUG your baby techniques, I wish to convey
the profound impact these skills have had on enhancing my assessment skills as both a nurse and
lactation consultant. On one occasion, upon entering the room of a baby born at 36 weeks
gestational age, weighing 6 pounds and 1 ounce, I shared the information of infant zones and
insights gained from the Late Preterm Course with the parents. After engaging, listening and
educating the parents. I determined that this particular infant required further medical attention. </i><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i> The parents shared concerns regarding their 40-hour-old baby's difficulty in waking for feeds and
apparent prolonged deep sleep stages. Moreover, due to the family's dark skin tone, assessing
jaundice in the child presented challenges. Subsequently, after relaying these observations to the
attending nurse and neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP), a bilirubin check was conducted,
confirming the necessity for treatment due to hyperbilirubinemia. </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i> Through the educational framework of HUG Your baby, emphasizing "Engage, Empower, and
Educate," and utilizing infant zone concepts, the parents were empowered to articulate their
apprehensions effectively. This instance underscores one of the numerous occasions where HUG
your baby educational materials have not only enhanced my work but also empowered parents in
nurturing their infants. I express my gratitude for this invaluable resource. Thank you!</i></div></div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-68677761076861759822024-03-12T00:02:00.005-04:002024-03-12T00:02:52.981-04:00Arrian Tate, new Certified HUG Teacher in New Orleans<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHnFIzJkC4OOBWk2WBu9wnbVTZiJSjufkA0qkdwZWLIC0WyEHcN9CzHRDM-Tcqa34drS_psr0L8xVH7g9zE_Wt3ZsciWOwE3D8sRLmWCjJyzpIGMMl1WCKaOyXcZoof3bUQvCCCRio66g8Eri1YPDaWIZkdDfRzfmEN6IqOcQZqb1qwwPEjo-fXRp5DB-m/s1989/Bl%20BF%20edited%20istock.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1808" data-original-width="1989" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHnFIzJkC4OOBWk2WBu9wnbVTZiJSjufkA0qkdwZWLIC0WyEHcN9CzHRDM-Tcqa34drS_psr0L8xVH7g9zE_Wt3ZsciWOwE3D8sRLmWCjJyzpIGMMl1WCKaOyXcZoof3bUQvCCCRio66g8Eri1YPDaWIZkdDfRzfmEN6IqOcQZqb1qwwPEjo-fXRp5DB-m/s320/Bl%20BF%20edited%20istock.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Arrian works with the amazing parent education program, <a href="https://www.mytraininggrounds.org/" target="_blank">TrainingGrounds</a>, in New Orleans. She, and all of her colleagues, have worked hard to become Certified HUG Teachers. Every day they give a HUG to parents and babies in their wonderful city!<p></p><p>Here Arrian shares her experience with HUG Your Baby.</p><p><span face="acumin-pro, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"" style="background-color: white; color: #1b1e1f;"><i>I really believe the HUG Your Baby course has improved not only my range of knowledge and how I respond, but also how I interact with the baby and parent(s). One HUG experience that was meaningful to me was when a parent was breastfeeding her liltle one who was only a month old. She commented that he always fall asleep whenever he feed and she feels like he's not getting enough milk. I explained to her some the information I remembered about feeding, including that babies sometimes fall asleep during feeding times because of that special hormone being released and also shared some tips on breastfeeding. I asked her how much does baby make wet/soiled diapers, and also gave her the information on baby's weight fluxuations and that he is absolutely getting all he needs. I concluded by inviting the parent to a take a HUG course, explaining that all these tips, cues, and information can be learned in ths course, and to also attend a Baby Cafe session that we offer wher she can also connect with not only a Lactation Specialist, but other breastfeeding moms throughtout various stages of the breastfeeding journey as well.</i></span></p>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-91074195463211116612023-11-17T05:13:00.003-05:002023-11-17T05:13:19.966-05:00Insegnante HUG Certificato (CHT), Samuel Dallarovere<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3jEDgfs6DSl7li1K-fo345u0THDyEdAqI2eLTHODflrpBwE9fWzamBzOJGOPdbnEntqtPIbv-xRAinGSc6T0Rby1CntfhVICECs-kXL7Hc6VmVeGIfXjmlCSaPfzZlG6HjEcpxpzU9mtjUX335lZJRhp-Q7I4KYZbDI8k5-NPA-NRIiOnMobGXWJtGdqA/s707/Cuddle%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="707" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3jEDgfs6DSl7li1K-fo345u0THDyEdAqI2eLTHODflrpBwE9fWzamBzOJGOPdbnEntqtPIbv-xRAinGSc6T0Rby1CntfhVICECs-kXL7Hc6VmVeGIfXjmlCSaPfzZlG6HjEcpxpzU9mtjUX335lZJRhp-Q7I4KYZbDI8k5-NPA-NRIiOnMobGXWJtGdqA/s320/Cuddle%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Sono un osteopata pediatrico da circa 10 anni vede un consulente dell’allattamento IBCLC e vedo spesso dei genitori in confusione sulla gestione dei loro figli. Non hanno idea di cosa vogliono comunicare loro e di come fare per risolvere i piccoli problemi dei loro figli. </p><p>Spesso si agitano e ingigantiscono i problemi che si parano davanti a loro. </p><p>HUG YOUR BABY mi ha permesso di avere uno strumento comunicativo da trasmettere ai genitori. Insegnare loro a come riconoscere gli stati del neonato e quando è più ricettivo per instaurare una interazione e quando invece non è più il momento di interagire. </p><p>Trovo che queste strategie siano utili al genitore anche quando ci sono dei parenti che continuano a sovraeccitare il bambino per fare in modo di intervenire prontamente ed evitare di portare al pianto il bimbo </p><p>Tengo mensilmente un corso per le mamme per insegnare loro la gestione dei primi 12 mesi di vita di loro figlio. Trovo che il primo anno di vita sia per loro il più impegnativo in quando devono imparare a conoscere il loro bambino. </p><p>Il corso spazia dalla gestione del sonno del neonato all’interpretazione del linguaggio del neonato, alla gestione dell’allattamento e ai temperamenti di Thomas e Chess</p><p>Le mamme che partecipano a questo corso si rendono conto di quanto possano fare per il loro figlio e di quanto sia importante l’osservazione per poter imparare giorno per giorno a comunicare con loro figlio. </p><p>Sono contento di aver fatto questo corso perché mi ha dato delle competenze in più.</p>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-57256295764360163672023-08-11T09:07:00.003-04:002023-08-11T09:07:52.343-04:00 Insegnante HUG Certificato (CHT), Francesca Baldessari<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQi2WbNv5xsE0CdfSzB0nvZKTn8vadnoJ60xXe9A6YjsY3wXHFZeR1gKVr9fo_63KteB06CECs0eAaydKWMyOLzgizwyuO21vwgxZNPZYDHB4ldhEDjR4uRk1grH5gHYgOd5_GEp18rREIDnkXfAxoKeSXJ8ETvhZnm53_S1-hMnctDCJubCOt44vBcga/s849/Whate%20Dad%20enface%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="565" data-original-width="849" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQi2WbNv5xsE0CdfSzB0nvZKTn8vadnoJ60xXe9A6YjsY3wXHFZeR1gKVr9fo_63KteB06CECs0eAaydKWMyOLzgizwyuO21vwgxZNPZYDHB4ldhEDjR4uRk1grH5gHYgOd5_GEp18rREIDnkXfAxoKeSXJ8ETvhZnm53_S1-hMnctDCJubCOt44vBcga/s320/Whate%20Dad%20enface%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Sono una fisioterapista e mi occupo di materno-infantile fin dalla mia laurea.
Ho completato la formazione Touchpoints Brazelton ed altre formazioni Brazelton ed ho sentito fortemente mio questo approccio alla famiglia ed alla genitorialità. Per questo motivo HUG your Baby era per me il naturale proseguimento di questo percorso, rendendo ancora più pratici alcuni elementi che avevo già trovato nell'approccio di Brazelton. <div><br /></div><div>Quest'impostazione pratica mi ha permesso di dare alle famiglie elementi e spunti concreti da cui partire e costruire la propria sicurezza come genitori. Nelle famiglie che ho incontrato ho trovato proprio questo, bisogno di ascolto e rassicurazione rispetto al proprio operato come genitori. HUG Your Baby dà una risposta concreta e immediata a questo: dando chiavi di lettura facili e chiare rispetto a cosa sta comunicando il bambino il genitore si sente sicuro nel poter sperimentare e mettere in gioco, secondo il proprio carattere ed il proprio stile genitoriale, strategie per dare risposta a quello specifico bisogno. </div><div><br /></div><div>Un papà è rimasto particolarmente colpito dai segnali comportamentali di SOS. si era infatti convinto che il proprio bambino lo avesse preso in antipatia invece si è reso conto che le sue proposte in quel momento per il suo bambino erano un po' troppo "forti" e nel momento in cui è riuscito a calibrare la sua interazione si è commosso nel vedere come il suo bambino non lo evitava più, ma anzi lo guardava fisso negli occhi.</div><div><br /></div><div> HUG your Baby è diventato ormai parte integrante della maggior parte dei trattamenti con i piccolissimi e le loro famiglie ed ogni volta è una scoperta, sia per me che per loro.</div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-49490687524283844422023-07-27T07:24:00.006-04:002023-08-17T14:29:03.398-04:00Erika Moore, IBCLC, new Certifiied HUG Teacher!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjKs_i933HjX1e9tO0W2LLlKWlZ0C22zutvIav9gEpBkwDtirWouv-aU71ZQ1J19916yc2we7uDV9514vxjyvyjtXYKmsNKmf-XoMA1VhHzkwieUCzZgVus6OrSBEgO3Dx3Bm3OqkEtGraHPS0vGriYIrfqO3hk9W0lZI-lvi04NBCMtp4CR6GH2wexcy6/s1989/Bl%20BF%20edited%20istock.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1808" data-original-width="1989" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjKs_i933HjX1e9tO0W2LLlKWlZ0C22zutvIav9gEpBkwDtirWouv-aU71ZQ1J19916yc2we7uDV9514vxjyvyjtXYKmsNKmf-XoMA1VhHzkwieUCzZgVus6OrSBEgO3Dx3Bm3OqkEtGraHPS0vGriYIrfqO3hk9W0lZI-lvi04NBCMtp4CR6GH2wexcy6/s320/Bl%20BF%20edited%20istock.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Ericka Moore is a IBCLC at the Marion County WIC office in Ocala, Florida. Here she shares her experience becoming a Certified HUG Teacher.<div><br /></div><div>The Hug Your Baby training has connected the dots for me as a lactation consultant. All my Hug Your Baby experiences are meaningful. I can say that this training has given me great tools to assist families with circumstances that can affect breastfeeding (like sleep states, temperment and SOS). . It's always challenging to give information to families in a way they can understand and utilize in their lives. Hug Your Baby bridges the gap between understanding developmental infant milestones and its impact upon breastfeeding. In my experience, it seems breastfeeding is always blamed then minimized or stopped altogether because baby is behaving in a way that is quite normal. Both breastfeeding and infant development are a series of skills that a baby must master in order to grow and mature. However, it seems abnormal to parents who do not know what they do not know. It is a great feeling to give parents knowledge that their baby is behaving, really communicating, their desires and when we listen we are building the bonds for a great parent child relationship and a healthy breastfeeding journey. </div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-28558422292377426622023-05-27T06:34:00.003-04:002023-05-27T06:34:51.322-04:00Anne Kwiatkowski, New Certified HUG Teacher. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUqTLcn6ennkwTGuRWJk8phRCuUrv8MrGv7MHduzf1UQsP5uKoM8g-Xm2inBLWbv0v1lbsq4IpWSasd9LkQkUKKsVnKM_0oNO0_dp9RGsxnt-1Ge5FDbDC79SnXQrLFaFv909PGKESiEwlU3qj9uXAfg1QMIBWD1uo1R4hP3sZCEZcFkRLLz3g9yXPkg/s800/pexels-photo-6849269.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUqTLcn6ennkwTGuRWJk8phRCuUrv8MrGv7MHduzf1UQsP5uKoM8g-Xm2inBLWbv0v1lbsq4IpWSasd9LkQkUKKsVnKM_0oNO0_dp9RGsxnt-1Ge5FDbDC79SnXQrLFaFv909PGKESiEwlU3qj9uXAfg1QMIBWD1uo1R4hP3sZCEZcFkRLLz3g9yXPkg/s320/pexels-photo-6849269.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Anne Kwiatkowski, New Certified HUG Teacher and shares her HUG Your Baby journey with us.<div><br /></div><div>I have enjoyed the videos of the HUGs methods. I am impressed at how much Jan has figured out with these little ones. It never ceases to amaze me how alike babies are no matter their circumstances. That predictability facilitates the teaching of the methods I’ve learned. <div><br /></div><div> I have certainly garnered some tips that I have been able to pass along. Learning about the sleep zones was especially enlightening. I was one of the folks guilty of intervening with a baby when they were in their light sleep zone. I have already passed that information along to several new moms/grandmas. One new mom reported back that using that information has allowed her to get more sleep at night. </div><div><br /></div><div> One of my favorite tips was putting the babies’ hands together over their chest when trying to soothe them. I cuddle babies in a local NICU and was itching to try that method. Lo and behold, one day I was working with a fussy baby and thought I would try that technique. I can happily report that it worked. I was thrilled! I will certainly keep that one in ‘my wheelhouse’! </div><div><br /></div><div> I think the process of broadcasting and commentating is a skill that can be beneficial in not only boosting a new parent’s confidence but also just informing them of something they may not be recognizing. I enjoy seeing the pride on a new parent’s face when I point out that their baby is looking at them and are clearly learning to trust them. They beam and I can just feel the love. One of the moms I worked with suggested everyone should have access to this information, as babies don’t come with user manuals. I agree that this information would have been so helpful when I was a new mother. I am using some of the information I have learned when I see my friends welcoming their grandchildren. </div><div><br /></div><div> The majority of my career was spent providing patient education. It was a job I loved. Now that I am retired, I look forward to being able to educate while having some baby interaction. I anticipate using the broadcasting and commentating process with some of the gals that attend our session. I appreciate the opportunity to potentially have some impact on little lives.
Thank you for the opportunity to learn some very valuable information that I look forward to sharing.</div></div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-30570429871377392932023-02-17T15:14:00.000-05:002023-02-17T15:14:01.593-05:00TrainingGround's Daniela De Marchena De La Roda, Certified HUG Teacher<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcBM8o1NwyW7INIHzbn9XKS4T40mdaPQZb9XQkWlplFk9DEI4_0zm88Mr57H-Xd-cU0j3eAE_gE5IHj5pGJsLZu7ASuMqiuLPGr3OFO395S1UH3Pw_hX8KxAsKnnHus4OCLcyOOZ6MhVWzM-CrJtuCU0-2DoaAmggd0gZ4V26m4q-OpaPQsbijrcn_tg/s5120/NA%20STS%20NA%20pur.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3413" data-original-width="5120" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcBM8o1NwyW7INIHzbn9XKS4T40mdaPQZb9XQkWlplFk9DEI4_0zm88Mr57H-Xd-cU0j3eAE_gE5IHj5pGJsLZu7ASuMqiuLPGr3OFO395S1UH3Pw_hX8KxAsKnnHus4OCLcyOOZ6MhVWzM-CrJtuCU0-2DoaAmggd0gZ4V26m4q-OpaPQsbijrcn_tg/s320/NA%20STS%20NA%20pur.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div> He sido nanny por más de 6 años y ahora soy orientadora para padres desde hace 6 meses para TrainingGrounds. </div><div><br /></div><div>Me pareció muy interesante tener la capacidad de darle nombre y orden a cierta información que conocía parcialmente sobre los bebés debido a mi experiencia laboral, y ahora poder expresarla de manera más clara a las familias a las que atiendo. Además, realmente encontré que todo el contenido acerca de las zonas y los estados de los bebés me es muy útil en mi trabajo, pues padres/madres y cuidadores siempre tienen preguntas acerca del comportamiento del bebé, sus ciclos de sueño, y cómo ayudarlos a calmar. También me llamó la atención poder adquirir un poco de conocimiento con respecto a la lactancia materna y cómo esta se ve afectada por diferentes circunstancias en el desarrollo del bebé. </div><div><br /></div><div>Planeo incorporar HUG Your Baby en mi trabajo como orientadora para padres de dos formas: Una, trayendo la información del curso a las familias hispanas expectantes o con bebés que visitan nuestro We PLAY Center en manera de conversación, bien sea cuando manifiesten inquietudes o como parte de nuestra interacción en el Center; y dos, ofreciendome como instructora del programa HUG Your Baby para familias hispanas en un espacio de una hora los viernes en la mañana. </div><div><br /></div><div> En el caso de mi labor como nanny, en caso de que continúe en este rol, pretendo ofrecer mi conocimiento a las familias por medio de nuestras interacciones cotidianas. </div><div><br /></div><div> Cuando ya estaba trayendo la información del programa a mis interacciones con las familias que atiendo, me sorprendió que algunas de ellas empezaron un poco resistentes a los comentarios que hacía con respecto a los movimientos de sus niños(as), pero luego lo encontraron interesante. La descripción de nuestras observaciones ayuda a aclarar dudas de los padres acerca de lo que ellos también están observando. <br /></div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-49725594134869916852023-01-30T19:35:00.002-05:002023-01-30T19:35:38.966-05:00Tina Colbaugh from Cleveland, Tennessee becomes a Certified HUG teacher<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe7hydxd74baDDR83BaUMZOCnq0oul-e8oQZodIYVezJ_H1nwgLwjvMx9aGs8pss15Q9Iu0yZvPrx5b-zbMNLOsVDXhZ92RZ3ubT1CAp5jfbXxFNVsih2ZMLW6HQwJ_LRUo8HzDRAK7eCbr3UEn6Ek4eOlHPgb4OKWSE7javt088oeU48W36WzrlpAHQ/s849/iStock%20Start%20to%20cry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="565" data-original-width="849" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe7hydxd74baDDR83BaUMZOCnq0oul-e8oQZodIYVezJ_H1nwgLwjvMx9aGs8pss15Q9Iu0yZvPrx5b-zbMNLOsVDXhZ92RZ3ubT1CAp5jfbXxFNVsih2ZMLW6HQwJ_LRUo8HzDRAK7eCbr3UEn6Ek4eOlHPgb4OKWSE7javt088oeU48W36WzrlpAHQ/s320/iStock%20Start%20to%20cry.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Tina is a Maternity Case Manager with Blue in Tennessee. She shares a story from Certified HUG Teacher training. <div><br /></div><div> One of my members was having trouble with difficulty latching and baby not sleeping for longer than 2 hours. Baby boy was only 2 weeks old. </div><div><br /></div><div> zi explained to our member that latching takes a while for him to learn, and her as well. I helped mom with a more comfortable position, getting him in the correct latching position and also helping her with calming before he feeds. </div><div><br /></div><div> Mother also watched for feeding cues before he become inconsolable. I helped mom, with talking to baby boy and putting his hands on his chest and whispering to him during the night, for a minute to help him learn calming techniques on his own. When she fed him, I told her not to turn on lots of lights, keeping the environment calm and peaceful. not to touch him too much or talk to him, which would cause too much stimulation.
Then, once he fell asleep, she laid him down and wenr to where he could not see her. This took a couple of weeks and she did have a roller coaster up and down of going from 2 hrs to 4hrs and back and forth After the 4th week, the latch got better and the sleep was pretty consistent in 3-4 hrs between feeding.
W</div><div><br /></div><div>I will continue to follow this mother and help her get some time for herself as she has 2 other older children and spouse, and she has returned back to work. She needs to be able to enjoy this baby and this process, and not feel so stressed out.</div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-30994585895511906482022-10-10T22:19:00.003-04:002022-10-10T22:19:31.727-04:00New Certified HUG Teacher in North Carolina<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Kathy Atchison from North Carolina is a nurse and a daycare owner as she completes her master's degree.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-avZ1v_PRAV9iFdU9ZhiTAPszcCsPpnUEIiMfg3oO_PH0PW8fw4ehC00RbNL2kFRmEO4EwBBjSzGxMHJXD4ijFh_6MqiXGgsh3SOJb4xsopAl_8MlCZwg3CrzNOjKOfK3BLNQI-Z9MPnJYlElxBKi0iNMHFtZdVqOigRQvrX8VLMnp8DaM_oWde2pMQ/s800/pexels-photo-6849269.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-avZ1v_PRAV9iFdU9ZhiTAPszcCsPpnUEIiMfg3oO_PH0PW8fw4ehC00RbNL2kFRmEO4EwBBjSzGxMHJXD4ijFh_6MqiXGgsh3SOJb4xsopAl_8MlCZwg3CrzNOjKOfK3BLNQI-Z9MPnJYlElxBKi0iNMHFtZdVqOigRQvrX8VLMnp8DaM_oWde2pMQ/s320/pexels-photo-6849269.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I have really enjoyed learning how to use evidence-based information to help my parents recognize their baby's development and use that information to meet their baby's needs. One parent had feeding issues and her baby was underweight. By educating the mother on her baby's extended rebooting phase, the mother was able to acknowledge that her baby was hungry. After a well-visit with her doctor, a feeding plan was established and both mother and baby appeared happier and better bonded in just a few days. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">I appreciate the broadcasting techniques and how parents respond to hearing positive signs about their baby's that might have been overlooked previously. One new father felt rejected by one of his twins and after broadcasting how the baby acts with him, helped him view his baby differently. The smiles gained during each parent visit was rewarding and very satisfying. I had babies of various ages, and each parent seemed more relaxed following the visit then when I first arrived. The parent visits were fun and engaging and helped parents in a way I had not considered. The parents seemed to view their babies in a more positive light and the enjoyment was shared by all.</span></div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-13238814661751767162022-09-17T09:12:00.003-04:002022-09-17T09:12:21.573-04:00 Insegnante HUG Certificato (CHT), Benedetta Stella<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWwUAfia739ed_Qup7JQf45XKOKVaqQV2ofn8kqOxDkUnTYt9yWKv0tUi7-fhdIyyeFweqouEI6HmDBtIlOTNjGW07IgFsxHbewrCH8rZsb8tff8EZyyrDoZESiclDX3Z7eF17wQmLw4vuWSPEwI-qimGo5T5sNErwJvvCwEO9eFcP03m4_56rQb-_XA/s1000/PX%20Grandma,%20mom%20and%20nb.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWwUAfia739ed_Qup7JQf45XKOKVaqQV2ofn8kqOxDkUnTYt9yWKv0tUi7-fhdIyyeFweqouEI6HmDBtIlOTNjGW07IgFsxHbewrCH8rZsb8tff8EZyyrDoZESiclDX3Z7eF17wQmLw4vuWSPEwI-qimGo5T5sNErwJvvCwEO9eFcP03m4_56rQb-_XA/s320/PX%20Grandma,%20mom%20and%20nb.webp" width="320" /></a></div><br />La decisione di partecipare alla formazione H.U.G. è nata in me, inizialmente dal bisogno di arricchire le mie competenze come doula, ma andando pian piano avanti nel percorso di formazione e ancor di più durante la pratica, mi sono resa conto di come questo metodo si una risorsa. Una risorsa che ha una doppia valenza: infatti credo che H.U.G. sia una risorsa per me stessa, per imparare a stare accanto alle mamme nel loro percorso di maternità entrando maggiormente in connessione con loro, ma è anche una preziosa conoscenza per i genitori. É uno strumento capace di aumentare la fiducia nelle potenzialità dei genitori stessi, di confortare alcune delle loro paure, di accrescere la consapevolezza che loro sono competenti.<div><br /></div><div>Penso che, personalmente, sarà utile adoperare la tecnica del broadcasting (che ho sperimentato in questa occasione per la prima volta!) durante i miei incontri , soprattutto quando inizio a relazionarmi le prime volte con una nuova diade che non conosco ancora bene; è un modo anche per me stessa di osservare e entrare in maggiore sintonia con ciò che vedo.<div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB3ys2ecgbWVNNNjJx1SUhfKo4-FjfwEuFSrRaC5s1UFkS-2vAp24vHLreobASM3Bcu_F-5wgKy7SXt5gUPX8NL7wOzRTby604MZyOiJ7w_C9ZH-cmduNx7Z7Guk9zr8JkAt2cahwdZj7QwckEolF1Nc9R3sWM7lkZM769kfAhCwKQswUqweqREpn5AA/s6562/PX%20LPI%20green%20mom%20cuddle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6562" data-original-width="4375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB3ys2ecgbWVNNNjJx1SUhfKo4-FjfwEuFSrRaC5s1UFkS-2vAp24vHLreobASM3Bcu_F-5wgKy7SXt5gUPX8NL7wOzRTby604MZyOiJ7w_C9ZH-cmduNx7Z7Guk9zr8JkAt2cahwdZj7QwckEolF1Nc9R3sWM7lkZM769kfAhCwKQswUqweqREpn5AA/s320/PX%20LPI%20green%20mom%20cuddle.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />Il mio sogno è che le donne nel loro percorso di maternità possano avere accanto un numero sempre maggiore di figure professionali diverse, che cooperino tra loro e che creino una rete di sostegno. </div><div><br /></div><div> Figure che abbiano il desiderio e la capacità di interagire tra loro: dall’ostetrica alla psicoterapeuta, dalla consulente dell’allattamento all’insegnante di yoga, dalla doula alla puericultrice. </div><div><br /></div><div> Penso che in questo modo, con questa rete attorno, le future mamme potranno trovare supporto pratico, emozionale, assistenza e informazione, rassicurazione e conforto nel cammino che le porterà a diventare madri. Il metodo H.U.G. è uno strumento prezioso per i professionisti che assistono le madri e una risorsa per le famiglie, ed è per questo motivo che ho partecipato con gioia a questo percorso di formazione, perché oltre ad avermi arricchito, credo profondamente nel suo valore.</div></div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-43753791709012518522022-09-15T21:01:00.002-04:002022-09-15T21:01:22.793-04:00 Insegnante HUG Certificato (CHT), Brunella Ruvera<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT9Yk8LsWHbbJCpjAiUfgWqup5T9BvSaEi5xxmW5Hxe5VEHf0a-9Unoqgp8QTPGUnsG6Ue6KxKX_vEb3T5a6TFZEJVszzQ6SZjJGgGTAbD03tswiF1GWQ4bzPds8hEDe3d0ZixwUo3yiWrc6ahwMiWeJRSKZWgR3qQ6tiKy3eE7Hhvu-Q9bCkyOEXg3g/s809/Depositphotos_11295170_s%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="809" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT9Yk8LsWHbbJCpjAiUfgWqup5T9BvSaEi5xxmW5Hxe5VEHf0a-9Unoqgp8QTPGUnsG6Ue6KxKX_vEb3T5a6TFZEJVszzQ6SZjJGgGTAbD03tswiF1GWQ4bzPds8hEDe3d0ZixwUo3yiWrc6ahwMiWeJRSKZWgR3qQ6tiKy3eE7Hhvu-Q9bCkyOEXg3g/s320/Depositphotos_11295170_s%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Ricordo di aver reclutato la prima famiglia su cui impostare il mio lavoro pratico di HUG Your Baby a dicembre 2019, un mese circa dopo aver terminato il secondo step del percorso. Ho concluso la valutazione poco prima del lockdown, con un programma che prevedeva ancora un paio di reclutamenti singoli e di seguito un piccolo gruppo. Poi la pandemia ha scombinato la vita di noi tutti e dunque le valutazioni sono proseguite singolarmente dopo il periodo estivo e anzi purtroppo non è stato possibile avere in presenza neppure i papà. <div><br /></div><div> Questo particolare periodo ha messo in luce maggiormente le fragilità e le insicurezze delle famiglie peraltro già presenti prima, a causa del tipo di società attuale poco allargata e con difficoltà intrinseche di comunicazione. </div><div><br /></div><div> Per questo motivo ho cercato di sviluppare il mio interesse principale nell’ambito di HUG Your Baby verso la comunicazione in un momento difficile, di solitudine e scarsi contatti verbali/relazionali. Essendo anche pediatra e IBCLC è stato poi evidente quanto HUG possa essere complementare alla mia attività clinica e di sostegno all’allattamento. Nella valutazione della poppata per esempio, HUG è molto utile per individuare il momento opportuno per avviare la stessa: aspettare il sonno attivo/leggero oppure per attendere che il neonato sia disponibile e tranquillo. </div><div><br /></div><div> Le madri sono state piacevolmente stupite nel avere delle indicazioni pratiche per modulare le loro interazioni con il proprio piccolo e spesso mi hanno riportato di averle utilizzate con profitto. Utile è stato fornire delle indicazioni pratiche sui ritmi del sonno fornendo loro i cartacei dei diagrammi e percentuali dei tipi di sonno in rapporto all’età nonché l’itinerario per un allattamento di successo. </div><div><br /></div><div> Ho sempre pensato che la mia utilità come operatore sanitario risieda molto nella prevenzione e nella informazione, in modo che i genitori soprattutto se si tratta di neo-genitori, possiedano già alcune risposte alle loro numerose legittime domande. </div><div><br /></div><div> HUG Your Baby è uno strumento ideale in questo ambito, le mamme sono molto interessate a cercare di interpretare i segnali dei loro bambini, sperano di riuscire a calmare il loro pianto e ad entrare in contatto con i loro sensi. Spesso tornando in ambulatorio mi hanno riferito di utilizzare le indicazioni di HUG per risolvere qualche momento critico del bambino. </div><div><br /></div><div> Mi piacerebbe come progetto per i futuro, quando le condizioni lo permetteranno, poter organizzare un piccolo gruppo di neo-genitori per facilitare l’emergere di criticità e aspetti utili di HUG Your Baby: il confronto è sempre una crescita, per i genitori e per gli operatori.</div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-39860511543835142272022-09-15T20:45:00.000-04:002022-09-15T20:45:05.091-04:00 Insegnante HUG Certificato (CHT), Vincenza Battista<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGpObM0hQZ9mgAiFATZPW-SQU-ghach6LbXbQzAAmhSwZrewJG8EqoZBf_VFpuIbFrgYNGCqrp48Krl7ObOJviPMjg_H7Z812yfhs_8UUJw7Adny8RJ4B9xb0T3BxlGQLJ1sJ0bvETEWc8KseN5QQOtQs67bcH5Jdamf6Nwvphjd2HSq-vq5i-59j0A/s6636/pexels-rodnae-productions-6849487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4424" data-original-width="6636" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGpObM0hQZ9mgAiFATZPW-SQU-ghach6LbXbQzAAmhSwZrewJG8EqoZBf_VFpuIbFrgYNGCqrp48Krl7ObOJviPMjg_H7Z812yfhs_8UUJw7Adny8RJ4B9xb0T3BxlGQLJ1sJ0bvETEWc8KseN5QQOtQs67bcH5Jdamf6Nwvphjd2HSq-vq5i-59j0A/s320/pexels-rodnae-productions-6849487.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Mi sono avvinata ad Hug your baby durante il lock down, ho pensato che fosse un buon momento per approfondire le mie conoscenze. La comunicazione del neonato era un tema che sentivo di approfondire da diverso tempo. <div><br /></div><div> Il corso base di Hug your baby mi ha entusiasmato così tanto che ho deciso di organizzare il corso in presenza a Milano. Purtroppo, solo a distanza di un anno sono riuscita a terminare il corso avanzato per la certificazione, ero impegnata nella formazione per diventare puericultrice. </div><div><br /></div><div> Prima di essere una puericultrice sono una doula, ho lavorato a un progetto in un ospedale di Milano e attualmente come libera professionista. Ho potuto osservare e riflettere sul fatto che il parto in Italia è sempre più medicalizzato, le figure di sostegno per le mamme non sempre accompagnano la mamma in modo adeguato fornendo indicazioni e tabelle. </div><div><br /></div><div> Le mamme stanno perdendo la fiducia nelle loro capacità, sul loro istinto e sulla naturalezza della maternità. </div><div><br /></div><div> Le mamme che mi chiamano sono in crisi perché i loro bambini piangono spesso, non riescono a calamari, non comprendono i segnali del bambino, hanno difficoltà nell’allattamento e si sentono sopraffatte. </div><div><br /></div><div> Credo fortemente che le mamme abbiano tutte le capacità necessarie. </div><div><br /></div><div> Hug your baby non si sostituisce alle mamme ma offre un’ottima strategia per mettersi in contatto con il proprio bambino, i bambini sono soddisfatti aumentando il benessere della diade mamma-bambino. </div><div><br /></div><div> Hug your baby farà parte del mio sostegno con le mamme e a breve vorrei organizzare incontri di gruppo in gravidanza per poter aiutare più genitori possibili.</div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-4193361810211951052022-07-29T14:29:00.006-04:002022-07-29T14:31:10.712-04:00WIC Counselor Becomes a Certified HUG Teacher <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhofCZbPlav63-nqM0OAd_XWM3cvu0mICi13ipzD8n_NhoKSCt8lk0YFWmn5fN-KEk5JVxX7lAksytR1SHFhmKLmaWlkWbQ3bCtV5ILLMg_kqDCOB4y2PFftWsI56TDioBV6U30NSoUcLoCxo3RY-USA8JG5YBWJemmgk1QYvXs5E82H9ADbP91KoT1JQ/s1040/Enface%20PX.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="698" data-original-width="1040" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhofCZbPlav63-nqM0OAd_XWM3cvu0mICi13ipzD8n_NhoKSCt8lk0YFWmn5fN-KEk5JVxX7lAksytR1SHFhmKLmaWlkWbQ3bCtV5ILLMg_kqDCOB4y2PFftWsI56TDioBV6U30NSoUcLoCxo3RY-USA8JG5YBWJemmgk1QYvXs5E82H9ADbP91KoT1JQ/s320/Enface%20PX.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />Robyn Voge works with WIC in Wisconsin. She shares her HUG Your Baby journey with us. <div><br /></div><div> My goal with each person that I speak with during a WIC appointment is to leave the mom feeling empowered and more confident. It has always been challenging for me to feel confident in my ability to provide good feedback to a breastfeeding mom. I am with them for such a short period of time and the feeding I observed may not be very reflective of what happens at home. I have really found that using the Broadcasting and Commentary concepts have given me the opportunity to share the experience with the mom and help her focus on what her baby is doing. </div><div><br /></div><div> The most recent opportunity that I had to use this technique was with a mom who was having difficulty getting her baby to latch. They were using a nipple shield which seemed to be having an impact on milk transfer. The feedings were stressful and mom and baby both became more agitated when a good latch didn’t happen. On this day, she came in for a weight check and feeding assessment. As mom was getting baby ready to nurse, I started describing what I was seeing and how he was reacting to what mom was doing. As she was nursing, we talked about breastfeeding and I helped her see that breastfeeding was not just about feeding baby, it was also about the relationship and the back and forth interaction between them. At the end of the appointment mom said that she was going to change how she thought about breastfeeding which she felt would help make feeding feel less stressful. At her next follow up about 2 weeks later things were going much better and they had successfully stopped using the nipple shield. </div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-22719682713947967332022-07-24T17:02:00.002-04:002022-07-24T17:02:27.771-04:00Experienced childcare provider becomes a Certified HUG Teacher<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxdMoxTZRh_ODaalUsySUFKk8VF0J0GQLNM0kxKmp3I6QDxHFul02o_QFqQaMiBojSLWxf-Lt6vl68vUrZB0s0zqytGL5U-AUi3DXwoK3GDynDUbPiybxXXGhhAs6U0qBBSslUGFS9ioUaakeDTkgEFwQe2a7ED_dz1wyz_t3PljdN_sy-pvJo65MkYw/s866/Cuddle%20NB%20Asian%20DP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="866" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxdMoxTZRh_ODaalUsySUFKk8VF0J0GQLNM0kxKmp3I6QDxHFul02o_QFqQaMiBojSLWxf-Lt6vl68vUrZB0s0zqytGL5U-AUi3DXwoK3GDynDUbPiybxXXGhhAs6U0qBBSslUGFS9ioUaakeDTkgEFwQe2a7ED_dz1wyz_t3PljdN_sy-pvJo65MkYw/s320/Cuddle%20NB%20Asian%20DP.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Donna Amos, a childcare provider in Holland, Ohio, shares her experience with becoming. Certified HUG Teacher.<div><br /></div><div>For me, the entire process of becoming a HUGs certified teacher has been meaningful. I came from a very large family and have probably cared for more children than anyone who doesn't work with children on a daily basis. You can imaging my surprise in learning about the calming techniques that are taught in the HUGS class. I certainly knew about the quiet talking and gentle swaying, but not about the holding hands to chest, or the skin to skin that is taught in the class. I also did not know about the spacing out. All of these things made perfect sense and I was delighted to share these things with family, as well as to the prospective parents that we present to. <div><br /></div><div> I was delighted to attend the special classes that were offered on breastfeeding and the behavior of the pre-term infants. It was all very enlightening and exciting to learn. I am so happy to be sharing this information with prospective parents.</div></div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-50403540530732307402022-07-24T10:29:00.007-04:002022-07-24T21:19:00.255-04:00New Certified HUG Teacher in Malaysia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3gVjnqsfYniFYy_51rD2v-APeyPOyYaX1q8u4M46p5Az1fAvEwhyHc2vDh7eEVQI2RiDPXEhyeQ_gebbPgclX0JjTPfY_tZAR771QGCfQzfsdCQACwg_bbyRCr4RDqvWUoQLSrOUh27BJppmPrfk0vY5GhQpPOvUsqzCAqYiVhbHym-TYfKbNJiWvVg/s2838/20201114_101325%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2838" data-original-width="2038" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3gVjnqsfYniFYy_51rD2v-APeyPOyYaX1q8u4M46p5Az1fAvEwhyHc2vDh7eEVQI2RiDPXEhyeQ_gebbPgclX0JjTPfY_tZAR771QGCfQzfsdCQACwg_bbyRCr4RDqvWUoQLSrOUh27BJppmPrfk0vY5GhQpPOvUsqzCAqYiVhbHym-TYfKbNJiWvVg/s320/20201114_101325%20copy.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><br />Gayathiri Chandar, a primary care physician in Malaysia, shares her experiences becoming a Certified HUG Teacher. <div><br /></div><div> Being a first time mother myself, I had a few 'AHA!' moments while going through the courses. So much of my baby's actions and behaviours started to make sense to me and I couldn't wait till I started seeing my patients having those moments. I'm very grateful to Ms Tedder for developing this HUG programme. It made a lot of difference in the way I counsel my patients. Anxious parents are not interested to know regarding the science behind breastfeeding and child development, they just want to be reassured that their child is doing well. Teaching them about HUG did exactly that. Watching the frowns on young mothers' faces melting away when they gain confidence on taking care of their newborn gives me so much of happiness.</div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-67113855639500592932022-07-11T15:12:00.006-04:002022-07-11T15:12:47.514-04:00New Certified HUG Teacher celebrates the individuality of a baby, a family and class of expectant parents.Dottie Pienta is a nurse and educator in Lambertville, Michigan. With years of experience working young families, she was delighted to begin, and to complete, the Certified HUG Teacher program. She shares a bit of her journey with us today.<div><br /></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAujefnpZR3VdlChBdHnUhaZfw7lUmRdMrDNGeBSo1-0femwxyh-DpeMkLeyrZtCb1izMmN6Y9b8-jgMc__qUN8-odmm-QFeLfYyfTSp0gQo4t8Ow-Y8ps0XcvpwkDhQZ_08WPFzR4pzY2fmCCTjxDe7v3uovg8VHPyDGkGytasTT4FZJa2ZBJdHpmUw/s1732/hold%20mom%20hand%20DP%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1155" data-original-width="1732" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAujefnpZR3VdlChBdHnUhaZfw7lUmRdMrDNGeBSo1-0femwxyh-DpeMkLeyrZtCb1izMmN6Y9b8-jgMc__qUN8-odmm-QFeLfYyfTSp0gQo4t8Ow-Y8ps0XcvpwkDhQZ_08WPFzR4pzY2fmCCTjxDe7v3uovg8VHPyDGkGytasTT4FZJa2ZBJdHpmUw/s320/hold%20mom%20hand%20DP%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />What I have learned from the HUGS program is that every baby is different in personality, so is every person and every class. I have to assess the group and improvise at times, be ready for the unexpected, and to focus on some parts of the program more and less on other parts depending on the knowledge and experience of the participants and whether or not the baby is newborn. Like in teaching and nursing, students, patients and babies are the “teachers” and we are the “students” always learning something from each person/baby. With the support of the agencies listed in the introduction, HUGS program provides new and repetitive information to help the participants learn and remember the teachings/concepts on how to care for and "listen" to their newborn baby. </i><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i> Things have changed drastically since I had babies so, this was a good learning experience for me, as well understanding the new models and ways of doing things. I truly wish I had learned the HUGs Program back when my babies were born. These are concepts I did not learn in nursing school, and I did not focus on pediatrics during my Masters’s in nursing program. I think back to when birthing seemed to be “barbaric” in a sense and now it has become so much more natural and “out of the closet”. So much knowledge has been discovered and shared openly. </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i> When I see babies now in class and in public, I observe what the parents are doing and “listen” to the baby’s body and behavioral “baby talk”. I wish I could just “tell” them and demonstrate on the spot the simple and effective techniques I learned in HUGS. </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i> Thank you Jan Tedder for your work and dedication of the HUG Your Baby Program!</i></div></div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-16781967472899154162022-07-06T15:13:00.007-04:002022-07-06T15:13:54.433-04:00 Insegnante HUG Certificato (CHT), Elena Ida Urso<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0vS3WXSne0Scf1jbnw4-n3fqGZVsggkssZ8DviySgEi8z_pJnlFeDuDa7u8WB425vkNzPbfMMDEzW2qbiGV9s2Qr-n1Lw4cbNuR239P4KdX2_pfi6b-WxKzIxHAEiUOD1BQDUSGQxNMhaNMrTsrbcqQtVWUlMfPNRVJgzZn49d_XwcC8dC5inKNsTw/s1445/gay%20Moms.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1093" data-original-width="1445" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0vS3WXSne0Scf1jbnw4-n3fqGZVsggkssZ8DviySgEi8z_pJnlFeDuDa7u8WB425vkNzPbfMMDEzW2qbiGV9s2Qr-n1Lw4cbNuR239P4KdX2_pfi6b-WxKzIxHAEiUOD1BQDUSGQxNMhaNMrTsrbcqQtVWUlMfPNRVJgzZn49d_XwcC8dC5inKNsTw/s320/gay%20Moms.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Mi sono avvicinata ad Hug your Baby grazie ad una mia prof di allattamento quando frequentavo la scuola per diventare Puericultrice.
A lezione un giorno ci aveva parlato molto bene di questo programma e cosi incuriosita l'ho acquistato senza troppe esitazioni. Ho visto e rivisto più volte il primo modulo on line perchè avevo capito da subito che mi sarebbe tornato molto molto utile nel mio lavoro quotidiano con i genitori. <div><br /></div><div> Spesso mi chiamano genitori di neonati di poche settimane in preda al panico perchè non riescono a capire il pianto, i segnali di fame e di stanchezza soprattutto. Questo genera un circolo vizioso per cui le mamme spesso entrano in frustrazione sentendosi costrette a stare tutto il giorno sul divano. </div><div><br /></div><div> Credo fortemente che informare i futuri e neo genitori sugli stati del neonato abbia un potenziale enorme in termini di benessere e soddisfazione .
Mi piace l'idea di poterli accompagnare da un circolo vizioso ad uno virtuoso di genitorialità positiva e cosapevole.
Mi piacerebbe a breve organizzare degli incontri a tema specifici HUG :)
Magari in gruppo con coppie in attesa o nel dopo parto.
Al momento ho "solo" integrato le conoscenze e utilizzato tanti piccoli strumenti per arricchire l'esperienza di consulenza con i genitori. </div><div><br /></div><div> #conoscereperpoterscegliere è la mia chieve di Puericultura, da sempre l' hastag che mi accompagna e credo davvero si sposi benissimo anche con il programma Hug your baby!!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-61040337998392856332022-07-06T07:03:00.005-04:002022-07-06T07:03:46.895-04:00Nurse/Midwife from India becomes a new Certified HUG Teacher<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Subasri Dinesh is a</span> Registered Nurse and Midwife who has worked with many pregnant women and families on an L&D ward in Chennai, India. She discovered HUG Your Baby and has become a Certified HUG Teacher to enhance the care she provides these families. Here she shares this journey with us.<div><br /></div><div><i>Many couples as new parents are eagerly to know the status of the newborn in both the antenatal and postnatal period. I am working with the new parents in the antenatal and intrapartum period am confident in that pathway. </i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ-1wUUocmL58_ELQK3DFUT4lNuxvqTh-mTl1e2GUY__j9dX2am7o4OdcAgk1o7UkagW_5l-xPLfra98nK9p1mJ7TvqUU3ILuE0-Wj4-Q4XVIav0j7x3aZj_Boo2CUAWLiYRh6UxMg5n6eazfcIxakBeO06UV3h5J3QkYG9cdmghK_GzWzaBL0bR8rEw/s507/Indian%20mum.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="507" data-original-width="435" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ-1wUUocmL58_ELQK3DFUT4lNuxvqTh-mTl1e2GUY__j9dX2am7o4OdcAgk1o7UkagW_5l-xPLfra98nK9p1mJ7TvqUU3ILuE0-Wj4-Q4XVIav0j7x3aZj_Boo2CUAWLiYRh6UxMg5n6eazfcIxakBeO06UV3h5J3QkYG9cdmghK_GzWzaBL0bR8rEw/s320/Indian%20mum.png" width="275" /></i></a></div><i><br /></i><div><i>On the other hand, due to less time spent with the newborn, I wanted to study more about the newborn. This would help my professional growth by gaining self-reliance to help parents. When I found the Certified HUG Teacher program I thought it would be an astonishing way to understand the baby’s behavior and apply the information with the baby in real life. </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>I believe that this HUG’s knowledge would help the primi, or first-time mother, and teenage parents who lack of exposure to resources about the care of the baby. After I started to study and understand each section of this training I realized I could go forward and apply the tricks and tips to console, understand and fulfill the baby needs. </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>First, I began my teaching parents how to identify the three-baby Zones: Ready (baby is in ready mode to eat or play), Resting (baby is in sleeping mode) and Rebooting (baby is in fussy or crying) and how to react to each Zone. I learned how to help the infant go to the best Zone for eating, sleeping, or playing. Next, I taught parents how to identify the different types of newborn sleep: active and deep sleep. </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i> I have been teaching parents for over 11 years and I am always looking for new ideas and innovative teaching strategies to help my patients and new families. Finally, I got a better way to grow in my career through the HUG. This programs has given me a plethora of new ideas that help me to see and acknowledge each moment of newborn behavior. The knowledge that I gained through this online medium provides me a wonderful opportunity to see mother and baby attachment and bonding. I found this new approach to parent teaching about playing with the baby and consoling newborns in a successful way. </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Now I’m certitude that I have better knowledge of newborns and ability to handle the young parent in a more friendly and supportive way. </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Thank you, HUG (Help, Understanding, Guidance)</i></div></div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-67869355394562026732022-05-25T06:23:00.001-04:002022-05-25T06:23:37.457-04:00Experienced Doula Becomes a Certified HUG TeacherDoula, Sarah Venzara from Longmont, Colorado, shares her experience using HUG Your Baby in a new mother's class.<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVgQIvho_bUS2MaZkLzRjxcE2BA3AJXkKEPvVN-mFzcPPDIFgH1A9KaT5UiM6eFqdSEmPHVM-r-_C1efAaB1yQYLFoTyt6jXpFQb5F9UCNm3DeAVNbDl-iy1aGBHMKzXhQYWP_Ds8rKziflV8pI5hRPc7VavlC4n3oR6N7TpB91uHMhksLsVWBcepbQ/s2400/Cuddle%20preemie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1550" data-original-width="2400" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVgQIvho_bUS2MaZkLzRjxcE2BA3AJXkKEPvVN-mFzcPPDIFgH1A9KaT5UiM6eFqdSEmPHVM-r-_C1efAaB1yQYLFoTyt6jXpFQb5F9UCNm3DeAVNbDl-iy1aGBHMKzXhQYWP_Ds8rKziflV8pI5hRPc7VavlC4n3oR6N7TpB91uHMhksLsVWBcepbQ/s320/Cuddle%20preemie.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />After teaching a HUG Your Baby class I really appreciated being able to see the happy mama’s leave feeling more confident in the arrival of their baby and their ability to care for them. One of the mothers was able to address her concern of not getting much rest with a new baby. I was able to discuss with the mothers about babies sleep patterns and how to insure they and their babies were getting the best sleep possible in the postpartum stages of life. The mom’s really appreciated learning about the two different patterns of sleep, deep and active/light. The mom’s were able to share about their concern to comfort their babies and after the class they all said they felt like they had some good tools available now for caring for their baby when he/she arrived. I was able to cover all subjects: zones, SOS, crying, feeding, sleeping, and playing. We all had a lot of laughter and enjoyed the process of learning. All the mothers planned to breastfeed beacause building a confident, strong, secure, and respectable relationship with their new baby was a priority. All the mothers were very pleased with the class. </div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-83101180587293322002022-04-11T06:49:00.004-04:002022-04-11T06:49:28.909-04:00New Certified HUG Teacher Serves New Orleans FamiliesSharon GancarzDavies, LCSW is Director of the We PLAY Center by Training Grounds in New Orleans, LA. <div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkigV3rabrILdKnTNUZOHeQmN7bmghqI0GPC6ZDTbLVwlcyNWd3IogJuzEMuqGM5wbz7xXAshR3DAixTCJg94mWXu5ACX-UG4uodsvmxGHq0MIQmOiKzNQka5zr8fsHaOJ5L6lzukV6WJQGN_SrOuk3rJCvMNKFFb0Zxd-WipmskHQoRd1dn22QSspZQ/s437/Black%20mother%20IS%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="437" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkigV3rabrILdKnTNUZOHeQmN7bmghqI0GPC6ZDTbLVwlcyNWd3IogJuzEMuqGM5wbz7xXAshR3DAixTCJg94mWXu5ACX-UG4uodsvmxGHq0MIQmOiKzNQka5zr8fsHaOJ5L6lzukV6WJQGN_SrOuk3rJCvMNKFFb0Zxd-WipmskHQoRd1dn22QSspZQ/s320/Black%20mother%20IS%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />She is a trauma informed Infant Mental Health Specialist and Certified Infant Massage Instructor.
HUG Your Baby is a wonderful component of the support Training Grounds We PLAY Center offers to expectant parents and caregivers of newborns. The information about infant zones, comforting babies, and play are in perfect alignment with the work I have done for years as an Infant Mental Health Consultant. The HUG curriculum presents information in a straightforward way that is easily understood by parents. I learned a lot about newborn eating and sleeping! Parents were excited to learn about early development. I could hear their confidence growing as they discussed what they had heard and seen in the videos. </div><div><br /></div><div> I love the HUG strategy of broadcasting as a means of highlighting moments of attunement and responsive caregiving. All parents want to know when they are successful. And even the parents who are confidently responding to the needs of their children feel seen and celebrated. Broadcasting also works as a gentle tool to give voice to the body communication of the infant. In this way we act as an interpreter who allows the parent to attune to and respond to the early cues, meeting the child’s expressed need. And broadcasting provides support to the parent whose infant’s needs may not be so clear. The parent who knows they are not alone and who is validated, can stay calm and better able to observe and interpret their infant’s cues. </div><div><br /></div><div> The celebrated social worker Virginia Satir is famous for saying, “ We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.” I am excited to share HUG Your Baby with families. Whether in person or via zoom the power of connectedness fuels growth for parent and child.
</div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-30685841667386431562022-03-21T16:40:00.002-04:002022-03-21T16:40:09.551-04:00First Certified HUG Teacher from Montana <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4XCDYg9ib3v87hAF2X56qHqfu88Ty2fzd8ZDcHnluWkS4j4OO-3687AjsTL8one73Tlbnrwgttg0ltwzAIBfRj5HsIo6eYAYzfh1dOA_IE9R--HorZoBQl2F7MTFRrAsNrjHnViN0NwGqCVvT4UDLnTCvQOy5kY1n3rq0DRhqKUkmWQc9J6MVH6QfQ/s6697/px%20LPI%20%20green%20interact.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4465" data-original-width="6697" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4XCDYg9ib3v87hAF2X56qHqfu88Ty2fzd8ZDcHnluWkS4j4OO-3687AjsTL8one73Tlbnrwgttg0ltwzAIBfRj5HsIo6eYAYzfh1dOA_IE9R--HorZoBQl2F7MTFRrAsNrjHnViN0NwGqCVvT4UDLnTCvQOy5kY1n3rq0DRhqKUkmWQc9J6MVH6QfQ/s320/px%20LPI%20%20green%20interact.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Amanda Jacobson is a Lactation Consultant in Missoula, Montana. She is the first Certified HUG Teacher from her state and today shares her journey to become a Certified HUG Teacher.
I am appreciative of this HUG training because it has allowed me to help parents put their babies behavior into a different perspceptive and has allowed me to help parents engage and interact with their child in a meaningful way.<div><br /></div><div>Before HUG Your Baby training, I ran into so many parents that didn't understand the behavior their child was exhibiting and they would think they were doing something wrong as a parent. Now with the HUG training I have walked parents through these behaviors and have helped parents become more confident in their own skills.
As a Lactation Consultant there have been parent's I have helped that have thought their baby no longer wanted to breastfeed at 4 months old. That the baby was self-weaning. Now with HUG training, I have been able to work with the parents through these struggles. </div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-29746166634288577982022-03-02T18:33:00.001-05:002022-03-02T18:33:07.891-05:00Malaysian Physician/Lactation Consultant becomes a Certified HUG Teacher<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOJj_rKDKPnfND75--dFnRhGKBjy8B-FxhY2vDPyro_AYDzBSQ_ovqO-fDm1ifvWB_KHo1DeWlmMtf5lio3WDVu0dWjmyRFDbVdaCHKEisUCecvjEO_ARCWwDrZRYgnd95zUYzG_XYqZ612WTdAHRMkfqTSx6GWo4W1-OTcQ76e6VLXtEB6QUWfzp8og=s1000" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOJj_rKDKPnfND75--dFnRhGKBjy8B-FxhY2vDPyro_AYDzBSQ_ovqO-fDm1ifvWB_KHo1DeWlmMtf5lio3WDVu0dWjmyRFDbVdaCHKEisUCecvjEO_ARCWwDrZRYgnd95zUYzG_XYqZ612WTdAHRMkfqTSx6GWo4W1-OTcQ76e6VLXtEB6QUWfzp8og=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />Nurhaya Yacob is a physician and lactation consultant in Penang, Malaysia. She shares her HUG Your Baby journey. <div><br /></div><div> I am a medical doctor who is currently fully time lactation consultant serving my community. I can never thank Hug Your Baby and all the information I have learn through out. Initially, I was teaching on breastfeeding on its own. After awhile i notice there is a missing puzzle and I notice that breastfeeding can never be stand alone. Then I start digging information on early childhood education and lead me to baby behaviour. <div><div><br /></div><div> I start combining these 2 big part of knowledge, and decided to proceed with Hug Your Baby. Hug Your Baby has completed my missing puzzled. I feel way more calmer now in attending my community. </div><div>It is never easy to break the culture of many wrong doing in breastfeeding. However by acknowledging the SOS and the baby state always make the parents more confident and feeling connected to them. </div><div><br /></div><div>And that is breath taking for me more that the oz's they made as I vision breastfeeding more than just a gesture of serving "food" to their babies.
</div></div></div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-49154091171597792792022-02-14T22:49:00.003-05:002022-02-14T22:49:49.497-05:00Co-Founder of TrainingGrounds in New Orleans becomes the most recent Certified HUG Teacher <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMX893w-PbUQfSWcNmZfYmkMC48yDcFvqhZ0m4TH2WDDhOKdF3jeRcjk92HLIRVgR9vEcP78aUzcHNHsYJ3Xeh5xsAssmps-rkZMYuCt6C9XUtYUBgGa0TzAqEY085SbPPbEn6L7vBPHBDUReLLdmqNvAnQk2Fx7ztTfeK5EtGRDXccJVFD5XYTk7WIA=s425" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="282" data-original-width="425" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMX893w-PbUQfSWcNmZfYmkMC48yDcFvqhZ0m4TH2WDDhOKdF3jeRcjk92HLIRVgR9vEcP78aUzcHNHsYJ3Xeh5xsAssmps-rkZMYuCt6C9XUtYUBgGa0TzAqEY085SbPPbEn6L7vBPHBDUReLLdmqNvAnQk2Fx7ztTfeK5EtGRDXccJVFD5XYTk7WIA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />Christine Neely is CO-Founder/COO/Parent Educator at TrainingGrounds in New Orleans. Christine shares her experience becoming a Certified HUG Teacher. <div><br /></div><div> I am in awe of the HUG program and so thankful that this information is available to share with parents. I often share with moms that I didn’t know much of this information with my own children. Looking back, I often misread cues of my own children which caused a lot of self-doubt. When delivering a HUG session with a new parent I feel like I am opening a window into the different ways their baby is communicating with them AND giving them a roadmap to how to respond. <div><br /></div><div> As a co-founder of the non- profit TrainingGrounds we are always looking for programs that can be offered that help parents understand more about their children’s behavior as a means of communication. The HUG program allows caregivers to do this from birth. By learning to be in-tune with babies from the start, parents are much more likely to continue this practice as their child ages which leads to more secure attachment and less parental stress. </div><div><br /></div><div> All of the HUG tips and strategies are simple, easy to understand and are things parents can start using right away. The way the presentation is designed provides safe opportunities for parents to share about common struggles (eating, crying, sleeping). Parents feel empowered by the information when they are better able to read their babies cues and I get to share in that celebration. Every time I deliver a HUG session with a new parent, I fall more in love with the information. Thank you Jan for entrusting TrainingGrounds to share this with all new parents we work with in New Orleans!
</div></div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-41596778018039036242022-02-11T10:45:00.000-05:002022-02-11T10:45:09.529-05:00New Certified HUG Teacher in New Orleans Discovers the Power of Giving The HUG<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvWm-CWlfnQVxCbg9hx2z59Jdc5VanSbN6qYFh8kLkGbKsBqk-lwKUQ9YsDV8iQGCdJS2dFcBQGmgG8qrauFq6lVkHVzxFTw6ZkbT4RhpoAh8WFiCtUuEenjeZ7TW0crcG8LYEeqylk5vy9c2DrJa9PJW8K0Vf7H8w3dJGU5-F08zDpXheNo4ek15oWg=s592" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="374" data-original-width="592" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvWm-CWlfnQVxCbg9hx2z59Jdc5VanSbN6qYFh8kLkGbKsBqk-lwKUQ9YsDV8iQGCdJS2dFcBQGmgG8qrauFq6lVkHVzxFTw6ZkbT4RhpoAh8WFiCtUuEenjeZ7TW0crcG8LYEeqylk5vy9c2DrJa9PJW8K0Vf7H8w3dJGU5-F08zDpXheNo4ek15oWg=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />Isis Johnson is a social worker and a parent educator with TrainingGrounds in New Orleans.<div><br /></div><div><i>My experience with HUG has been amazing so far. As I was going through the HUG training I was amazed by the very simple things babies do to communicate with us that we often overlook or misinterpret. As a new parent it is easy to take things personally like your baby avoiding your gaze and thinking they don’t want to be bothered with you, but instead they are over stimulated and need a moment to calm down. Knowing this can help parents understand that they are not bothering their baby or doing anything wrong, their little one simply needs a break. The same can be said for helping parents understand the differences between active/light sleep and deep sleep, which has been a huge ‘aha’ moment for many of them. I know personally that I could have gotten better sleep with my newborn if I had this information at the time. </i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i> One of the wonderful things about HUG that I enjoy talking about with parents is that it is all very simple information that we probably haven't thought of because we were never exposed to the information. One of my HUG sessions was with a mother of three, her oldest being four and one of the things she mentioned was how you receive less information the more children you have. That really stood out to me because many programs that are designed to inform parents about their new babies are geared towards new first-time parents, when every child is a new person and parents should still be able to receive helpful resources if it is their first time or their fifth time. I look forward to continuing to enlighten mothers about what to expect with their new babies and give them the tools to help build a long-lasting relationship.</i></div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093619725306687541.post-46787218305808814912022-01-13T09:34:00.004-05:002022-01-29T09:32:39.192-05:00Muneeswari Jeyachandran, a Registered Nurse from India, becomes the newest Certified HUG Teacher<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggkARy544yASSN8LwwNqJrZzRO4Vpqboy_ubArUr1tzee9xCxvchKwZlaaOLeSOGTSbni9vtE1oXQ4kjpPhWCkskZd5R4sp3jISG_YeMmxR8Hlh8ji6HRQd-htobdt-moOFXlWqF3Lgcx0rOXbKMJ5QVsAe_EvrWaI5A0abOB1PzEmyCJ2QHkaEBnjbA=s1600" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggkARy544yASSN8LwwNqJrZzRO4Vpqboy_ubArUr1tzee9xCxvchKwZlaaOLeSOGTSbni9vtE1oXQ4kjpPhWCkskZd5R4sp3jISG_YeMmxR8Hlh8ji6HRQd-htobdt-moOFXlWqF3Lgcx0rOXbKMJ5QVsAe_EvrWaI5A0abOB1PzEmyCJ2QHkaEBnjbA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />Having spent more than a decade as Registered Nurse, during early days of my Clinical experience, I spent good chunk of time handling Intrapartum mothers along with Antepartum and Postpartum mothers than the New-born. But as time passed on, even though my contact time with New-born in Labor & Delivery room was limited, it has subconsciously developed a desire for me Observe & Understand the New-born behavior. <div><br /></div><div> Fortunately, one of the HUG blogs reflected my exact desire to learn on observing & understanding the New-born behavioral cues and that’s how I enrolled myself for Certified HUG teacher course. The topics covered under HUG program imparts knowledge and adds value to Mothers, Professionals with simple explanation, real stories and variety of blogs which covered real life Mother and Father’s experience. I happy to have invested my time in an outstanding curriculum like this. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_-TZts-TS8mCSAwMtb-c2Fv8Rqws7cQEhIwTqTm-1Wrf9WNerB4lIOVpx8ZNDhAG4u5xQZfzwmE2UrBQ7EgobVKH6rvdIbCXOPJbNDFFBM3K_zOJD6whw6vxJmEkU2mx_qVD_E1HNRy16pgDLr-La_5huPUzizttPm5L9DinTd45DnfFPjNUpDVNqoA=s766" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="714" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_-TZts-TS8mCSAwMtb-c2Fv8Rqws7cQEhIwTqTm-1Wrf9WNerB4lIOVpx8ZNDhAG4u5xQZfzwmE2UrBQ7EgobVKH6rvdIbCXOPJbNDFFBM3K_zOJD6whw6vxJmEkU2mx_qVD_E1HNRy16pgDLr-La_5huPUzizttPm5L9DinTd45DnfFPjNUpDVNqoA=s320" width="298" /></a></div> After practicing the learnings from HUG program to my patient, there has been a great improvement on bonding between the mom and Newborn. The ratio of the communication frequency was up between the mother & baby as they were engaged in bonding activities which includes talking, playing with rattles/toys, music / song singing with the baby, feeding, nursing, lullabies and so on. I got a sense of great satisfaction in holding this HUG certification, implementing the learnings from HUG program and to confidently act as a bridge for the mother and Newborn.</div><div><br /></div><div>Muneeswari Jeyachandran, RN, MSC from Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu India</div><br /><div><br /></div>Jan Tedder, BSN, FNP, IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08345637284963194373noreply@blogger.com