The motivation and drive behind Bump to Bub First Aid.
Hi! I'm Sophie - founder of B2B First Aid.
I am a registered paediatric nurse, currently working in a major Melbourne Tertiary paediatric hospital, where I have been for over 10 years.
I have a post graduate certificate in Paediatrics, as well as Adolescent Health and Well-Being. I am also an accredited Nurse Immuniser, and have attended multiple professional development and courses over the years in paediatric emergency medicine, which is where my passion in nursing lies.
But my most important role, is being a mother to my two beutiful little girls Isla and Charlotte. And over the last 5 years of parenting, I have experienced my fair share of parental worry, anxiety, injuries and of course - relentless sickness.
How lucky am I that I have had my knowledge and experience to help me through it all though? This is exactly what I noted when I had my first born 5 years ago - the minimal support and education provided ot new parents was shocking. And I noticed all of the focus was on pregnancy and the birth itself - rather then what happened after that.
I already knew from my career prior to having my own babies, was that first aid was so important. Parental education and awareness was greatly lacking in this area, and I knew it had to change. Over the years, I have seen so many children come into hospital after an accident where their injury is life-changing, because they did not have the correct first aid done at the scene (if any at all!).
So during my first materninty leave in 2020, B2b was established. The day prior to going into our first lockdown (thanks COVID!). So with a few bumps along the way, and another baby in between, B2B has finally been consistent since the begining of 2022 - and 2.5 years in, I have provided my education course to over 200 groups, with over 1000 people now being confident in first aid for their little one.
Want to learn first aid too?
If you are wanting to also be empowered in knowing what to do for your little one - reach out! I'm always happy to have a chat or answer any questions you may have about the sessions.
Sophie x
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