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Pregnancy is strength in motion and adaptation with every day. Like the current, it moves forward - steady and unstoppab...
22/09/2025

Pregnancy is strength in motion and adaptation with every day. Like the current, it moves forward - steady and unstoppable đŸ€Ž

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Amazing how our bodies, without us consciously doing a thing, create the fluid that keeps our babies safe and thriving. ...
20/09/2025

Amazing how our bodies, without us consciously doing a thing, create the fluid that keeps our babies safe and thriving. This ‘liquid gold’ cushions them from bumps, keeps them warm, helps them practise breathing and swallowing, and even protects against infection, all while we carry on with 'everyday life'.

This is your gentle reminder to slow down and savour this time đŸ€ŽđŸ“·:
18/09/2025

This is your gentle reminder to slow down and savour this time đŸ€Ž

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Babies have an innate biological need for intimate physical affection. Nothing contributes more significantly to their e...
18/09/2025

Babies have an innate biological need for intimate physical affection. Nothing contributes more significantly to their emotional, physical, and cognitive growth than gentle embraces and nurturing touches. Research shows that babies who receive cuddles, gentle strokes, and affectionate caresses are more likely to develop into socially affectionate individuals.

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If you’re anything like me, you know that "storage full" notification all too well. It’s what happens when you try to bo...
16/09/2025

If you’re anything like me, you know that "storage full" notification all too well. It’s what happens when you try to bottle every precious detail, so here are some ideas for things to capture and how to protect it all.

» Bump: Don’t just take side-profile shots of your belly. Capture everyday details like the half-finished nursery, your favourite pregnancy snack, the way your partner or older kids interacted with the bump. Record a short video talking to your baby or jot down a few lines in your phone or journal about how you’re feeling and what you're doing.

» Newborn photos: In those early weeks, go for close-ups of tiny features (hands, toes, milk-drunk smiles) but also wide shots that show their new home: the couch where you fed, the messy bed where you snuggled... Film short clips of their little noises, the way they stretch, or even just the quiet of a room with them sleeping. Write one line a day about what surprised you, or the things you don’t want to forget.

📾 Tips to protect your memories:
» Back up everything (cloud + hard drive).
» Print the favourites: albums or wall frames make memories visible.
» Social media has its place, but it’s not a perfect archive:
» Messaging apps are great for everyday sharing with close friends and family. Mostly private, but harder to search and easy to lose if you switch devices.
» Social feed platforms can be wonderful for building a curated timeline and sharing milestones with a wider circle. But they’re public, often overly polished, and platforms change, so they're less reliable longterm.

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In your eyes, your newborn will be the most beautiful thing to ever exist, but here are some things you may not expect:»...
15/09/2025

In your eyes, your newborn will be the most beautiful thing to ever exist, but here are some things you may not expect:

» Vernix Caseosa: Newborns often have a creamy, white, waxy substance called vernix caseosa on their skin at birth. This substance protected their skin from amniotic fluid in the womb. It diminishes within days after birth, either absorbed or washed away during bathing.
» Lanugo: Some babies have fine, downy hair known as lanugo, typically found on premature infants and covering areas like the back, shoulders, and face. It usually sheds within the first few weeks of life.
» Jaundice: Jaundice, characterised by yellowing of the skin and eyes, is common in newborns due to elevated bilirubin levels. It typically appears a few days after birth and usually resolves on its own, but severe cases may require medical treatment.
» Molding: The baby's head can temporarily appear misshapen due to pressure during a vaginal birth, a condition called molding. It generally resolves within days as the baby's skull bones shift back into place.
» Acrocyanosis: This condition can cause a bluish coloration in the baby's hands and feet due to temporary poor circulation. It's typically harmless and improves as circulation normalises.
» Mongolian Spots: Babies with darker skin may have blue or grayish pigmented patches, known as Mongolian spots, often found on the lower back or buttocks. These spots usually fade over time, typically by toddler years.
» Caput Succedaneum: Mild swelling or puffiness of the baby's head can occur from pressure during birth, giving the head a lumpy appearance.
» Milium: Milia are tiny, white or yellowish bumps that can appear on the baby's face, particularly on the nose, cheeks, and chin. They result from trapped oil and skin flakes in sweat glands.

These newborn appearance characteristics are generally part of the normal adaptation process in the early days of life. While they may appear unusual, they are typically temporary and not a cause for concern. However, if you have any specific concerns or notice any unusual signs, do consult with your LMC.

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Mama, let me tell you a little secret: strength isn’t about feeling readyIt’s about showing up, even when you’re unsureI...
13/09/2025

Mama, let me tell you a little secret: strength isn’t about feeling ready

It’s about showing up, even when you’re unsure

It’s about trusting the process -even when it feels messy, even when you don’t have all the answers

Back yourself, you've got this

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This scar on my belly reminds me of the day you were born. It’s a mark that shows how my body brought you into this worl...
11/09/2025

This scar on my belly reminds me of the day you were born. It’s a mark that shows how my body brought you into this world. I kept you safe, and together we started this journey.

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We’re each made up of 50% mum and 50% dad, but there are some things science says you only inherit from mum. These “mum-...
06/09/2025

We’re each made up of 50% mum and 50% dad, but there are some things science says you only inherit from mum. These “mum-only” traits shape many things from how your body makes energy, to how you sleep.

Genetics only
» Mitochondria: All of your mitochondrial DNA comes from your mum. These tiny “power plants” create the energy your body runs on, so if your mum’s mitochondria are efficient, yours will be too.
» Immunity: Mum passes on key genes that train your immune system to recognise invaders and fight off illness.
» Eyes/hair: Colour and texture traits are linked to the X chromosome, which always comes from mum.
» Colour perception: Those X-linked genes also shape how you see colour (and are associated with colour-blindness).
» Menstrual timing: For daughters, the timing of both your first period and menopause is heavily influenced by mum’s genetic clock.

Nature & nurture
» Temperament: Your emotional tendencies are influenced by how your mum comforted, soothed, and modelled emotions, however there is still a genetic link to mum.
» Sleep rhythms → Genes from mum affect how deeply and regularly you sleep, though your routines can also be shaped by her patterns at home.
» Metabolism → Mum’s genes influence how you store and burn energy, while her pregnancy diet and family food culture add another layer to the mix.

I see you. I see the way your world has shifted since your sibling arrived, how my arms are often full and my attention ...
30/08/2025

I see you. I see the way your world has shifted since your sibling arrived, how my arms are often full and my attention sometimes divided. I know it feels different now, and I want you to know that nothing could ever change the love I have for you. You were the first to make me a mother, the one who taught me patience, laughter, and how deep love can go.

In those early days, it was just us. Every step, every new word, every adventure, we shared them side by side. You filled my heart in ways I didn’t know were possible, and you still do. Even though our family has grown, you will always have a place no one else can take.

Sometimes I worry you’ll think I’m too busy, or that the baby gets more of me. But what I hope you see is how proud I am of you. I notice how gently you reach out to help, how you share your toys, how you sing little songs to your sibling. These are moments I will never forget.

I promise I will still find time just for us, whether it’s reading your favourite story, sneaking in an extra cuddle, or laughing together over something silly. Our bond is not smaller now; it’s stronger, stretched to make room for more love.

One day, you’ll see that having a sibling is a gift. But no matter how our family changes, you will always be my first.

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The placenta is your baby’s very first organ, made by you, just for them.It nourishes, protects, delivers oxygen and hor...
28/08/2025

The placenta is your baby’s very first organ, made by you, just for them.
It nourishes, protects, delivers oxygen and hormones, and even passes on immunity đŸ«¶

But once baby is born, it’s usually discarded as medical waste. Now, researchers are saying this incredible organ might still have something to tell us...

What would you like done with your placenta after birth?

Support during labour and birth can't always be perfect, it just needs to be present. The difference a loving, engaged p...
27/08/2025

Support during labour and birth can't always be perfect, it just needs to be present. The difference a loving, engaged partner can make during birth is enormous, not just for how the labour unfolds, but for how the birthing parent feels afterwards.

Partners who stay emotionally available (calm, steady, and responsive), help create an environment that feels safe, even when things get intense. Touch (or literally no touching whatsoever if that's their preference), calming words, presence
 these small things add up. It could be rubbing her back, counting breaths, holding her hand through a contraction, or simply reminding her that she’s doing incredibly well.

Advocacy also matters. A supportive partner can ask questions when she can’t, make sure her preferences are heard, or notice if something feels off. This kind of emotional and practical support has been shown to lower stress, reduce perceived pain, and even improve birth outcomes.

And in the moments after birth, those early acts of care, holding the baby while she rests, holding her, while the health professionals sort the baby, helping establish feeding, ensuring she’s warm and fed, can shape her entire memory of the experience.

Birth is vulnerable. But with the right support, it can also feel powerful. When a mother feels held and protected, she’s more likely to step into postpartum with strength, connection, and a sense of calm.

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