Interoception tells us if we are hungry, hot, cold and if our heart rate is increased, if our tummy feels unsettled, if we are in pain. It also provides us with emotional feedback; do I feel anxious, sad, happy? It could be argued that it is our most important sense.

Thanks TheAPCP for such an informative day #MakingSenceOfPain #APCP23 & a great night last night 🙌 Well done elen elias Laura Angus for flying the #NeonatalPhysio flag to close the day 👏

We have a lot of tactile receptors around our mouths. Being able to bring your hand to your mouth to self soothe is a skill that will stay with you for life. #sensoryprocessing

It’s not every day that #TeamIcklePickles receives such lovely feedback from a #neonatal unit we work with. This is why we do what we do - but we couldn’t do it without you all 💙Thank you @croydonhealthservices

Skin to skin is the best sensory environment. You sleep, grow and learn best in the loving arms of your parents.

I have such respect for all the OT’s I work with and have worked with! Your role is invaluable thank you 💚

Monroe was born at 27+6 and his Mam Danielle kindly shares his story with us 💜 'We didn't really know what to expect when we walked onto the ward. We were hit by a mixture of emotions.'

Ahead of World Prematurity on the 17th November our lovely neonatal team at Evelina London hosted a cake sale and raised money for our unit. Milly Munn Sarah Neilson Evelina London Guy's and St Thomas' London Neonatal ODN @londonneonatalodn.bsky.social Sensory Beginnings 💜

Did you know around 60% of babies admitted to the neonatal unit are full-term? 💭 During World Prematurity Week, we want to recognise all neonatal families. We're always here to support all of you 💜

A great message ahead of World Prematurity Day tomorrow 💜“Sometimes”, said Pooh “The Smallest Things take up the most room in our hearts.”💜 #TheNeonatalJourneyKSS #SmallestThings Tamsyn Crane

Just a reminder.. 🙏🏻 especially if you’re in a leadership role.. these are the people who often can go unnoticed ✨

Understand what your baby likes (and dislikes!) by watching their their "behaviour cues". If you see anything that suggest your baby is unsettled, stop & return to still hands. Your baby might need a moment to feel better. Find out more in our Journal and Celebration Cards.

We’re ending this year’s #WorldPrematurityMonth by sharing some cheer 🎁 On #WorldPrematurityDay, we visited #neonatal units to gift pairs of Cuski Baby Miniboos - premature baby comforters. Thanks to you, we are making new parents smile 🙂 #SkinToSkin #NICUBaby #NICUParents

Thank you NW Neonatal ODN

Check out ASmc's video! #TikTok vm.tiktok.com/ZGerCEf8W/

Love this! Always sharing the message but also gearing up for #KangarooCareDay 2024 next week to educate and inspire 🦘 NW Neonatal ODN TheAPCP Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust #neonataltherapy #learntothrive

The East of England Neonatal ODN will be offering FREE virtual study days for the remainder of 2024. To book your place visit our website eoeneonatalpccsicnetwork.nhs.uk/events/

Our resident NICU kangaroo has come out a week early in preparation for Kangaroo Care Awareness Day next week. Ready to audit our skin to skin rates, and aim to double next week! 🦘👶🏼 #KangarooCare #SkintoSkin Evelina London