Beyond Birth Collective

Medical appointments can stir up so much: memories, emotions, hopes. You are not alone in this.

✨A few things that help: write your questions down beforehand, bring snacks or distractions, take photos of anything you want to remember later, ask if y

If you’re considering monitors like the Owlet, Nanit, or similar, especially after a NICU experience, you’re not alone. Many parents wonder if they’ll help or make things harder.

Below is a balanced look 👇

✨Why some parents love

supporting the 5-5-5 rule: NICU edition 🏥

The 5-5-5 rule comes from the First Forty Days philosophy:
5 days in bed to fully rest and bond,
5 days on the bed easing back into gentle movement,
5 days around the bed slowly re-entering daily life with

November 21st - the evening it all started. The evening I went to bed with what I thought was Braxton hicks - wondering what was going on, alone in my questions, and naively assuming it was nothing.

Until my world changed - my body woke me, I sat i

l e a v i n g the NICU

If you’re heading home to sleep, stepping outside for a breath, or leaving because there isn’t space to stay overnight — walking away from the NICU and your baby can feel unbearably heavy. Everything in you

It brought me such joy to have an in home visit with this family during their early postpartum days. Mum and I sat together in the comfort of her home, sipping a warm cup of tea, and had amazing conversations. She asked questions and we chatted throu

💜 World Prematurity Day

Today I am honouring world prematurity day and holding space for all families who are

Anticipating a NICU stay
In the heart of their NICU stay
Recently graduated the NICU
Still processing their NICU stay
Living the journey

✨ Did you know, non-nutritive sucking is especially beneficial for babies born premature?

There are many benefits for both oral development and comfort:
•helps practise the suck-swallow-breathe technique that is essential for oral feeding once

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Aly Cuthbert | Delta, BC

Paediatric Sleep & Development Certified Postpartum Doula Certified NICU Doula Certified

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