Newborn cuddles

[Milkand2sugarsplease]

Just asking for opinions really.

OverDue to give birth any time now - wish the little monkey would get a wriggle on.

What are peoples opinions on newborn cuddles at this point of easing restrictions.

I have a school age DS so obvs he'll be in school around all his friends if that makes any difference.

There also won't be loads of visitors traipsing through - mainly 1 set of GP's (both vaccinated x2 but both active in a community too) and a couple of friends.

I know 'hugging' is now allowed but I also know a newborn's immune system is low in those first couple of months.

It's not a PFB thread, more a genuine 'where to pitch my stance' post. I don't want to restrict GP's unnecessarily but want to do the best by little newborn too.

Oh and any hints and tips to get him moving are appreciated too!! 😂

I would just ask people to thoroughly wash hands before holding baby and no kisses.

Mum went into labour when she stood all day making food for a party! Can you go on a long walk?

We waited for a few weeks before letting anyone else hold the baby. I wasn’t worried about covid in particular, just infections in general. Sadly I knew a baby who died of herpes simplex at a few weeks old.

Thanks, I've walked, I've had curry, I've had sex, I've had a show, I've had random pains that lead to nothing!! Think he's in there for the long haul!!!x

If you've been vaccinated and you're breastfeeding, I'd consider allowing it with caution (hands washed before cuddles, masks on and no kisses).

DC1 was born during the swine flu epidemic and I was super careful with her. I got lots of rolled eyes from extended family but it was better than having a poorly newborn.

Go with whatever you're comfortable with though. It's your baby, your rules.

I've had 1 vaccine and am hoping to bf, I'll have to see how that goes cos I can only feed on one side after having ducts removed from the other side.

I've worked throughout covid as an SEN teacher so I'm not overly anxious about Covid in general but it's almost like now the rules are being restricted you have to make your own mind up and face the possible criticism if your opinion isn't liked by the person receiving it.

Sex works a treat once things have already started but that's about it.

On the cuddles front. I will not be restricting the family and close friends that are likely to visit once baby arrives. The risk to baby is very low. Only rules I have about cuddles is no holding if you've been smoking recently or you have a hot drink in hand (seen the effect of baby scolding on some twins in our eldest's year group).

Hey @Milkand2sugarsplease a friend of mine has asked that we do a lateral flow test (free from govt. website) before calling round, which I'm more than happy to do just in case xx

I'm also overdue and have no tips cos I've tried everything! Had a sweep today so hoping that helps.

Regarding cuddles, I'm happy to let people cuddle baby. Most people I know have been jabbed at least once. Grandparents have had both. DD is in preschool so she's probably the biggest risk and won't be able to keep her away.

I've had 2 sweeps so far. The first (Tuesday) hurt like bloody hell which I'm assuming was cos I/he just was not ready though I did have a massive show on Wednesday evening.

The second (yesterday) was better and less painful but nothing from it so far.

We're on curry (again) tonight, DH has just gone for it.

I'm so sore - my bump is ridiculously tight, my pelvis wrecks and any movement hurts now. I sway between lying on the sofa cos it's the only thing that's comfortable and getting up and about doing things in the hope it helps things along.

I don't think I'll restrict the GP's from cuddles and actually, the number of people who'll be coming will be so low anyway, combined with having DS in school anyway.