The HUG YOUR BABY program has been great for me in my role
as Post Natal midwife and Lactation Consultant. I see new parents learning the
practical skills of being parents and issues involving learning the normal
behavior of newborns.
Reading feeding cues and deciphering baby’s cues is the
hardest for them to cope with. I enjoy watching parents having their lightbulb
moment when they discover through “Broadcasting” infant behaviors. I have
enjoyed using the HUG concepts of “Start here, not There” with parents as it
ensures their needs are met.
I have been able to help a mother who was convinced she did
not have enough milk for her baby as she felt she was feeding "all the
time". Watching, observing and “Broadcasting” helped the mother and the
father understand their baby's Zones and readiness to feed. I felt I was
able to help mothers determine sleep cycles and understanding transition from
one Zone to another.