Postpartum
Nurturing Yourself, Bonding with Your Baby
Getting to know your new baby
Tips for new parents
You will undoubtedly have questions as a new parent about anything from how to start breastfeeding to how to bathe and clean your infant to changing their diapers.
This is a brief overview of all the information you require for taking care of your newborn during those demanding yet amazing first few weeks.
Getting to know your new baby
How should we care for the umbilical chord of our infant? How far is our infant’s vision? Why are their penile organs enlarged?
There’s no instruction manual for newborns, so you’re sure to have a lot of questions concerning their initial behaviour and appearance.
Washing and bathing your new baby
For the first few days, there’s no need to bathe your infant. Instead, you might choose to give their hands, bottom, neck, and face a gentle wash. This is referred to as topping and tailing at times.
Soothing a crying baby
Your infant is trying to inform you that they need comfort and attention when they cry. However, it’s not always simple to figure out what they desire.
Your 6-week postnatal check
Helping your baby sleep
New babies typically only sleep for two to three hours at a time, both during the day and at night.
Newborns are not yet sensitive to day and night, which is one reason.
In the first few months of life, babies’ stomachs are quite small and they expand swiftly. It follows that they require frequent small feedings.
How to tell if your baby is not very well
Identifying a very unwell newborn might be challenging. Above all, it’s critical to believe in your gut. You are the one who knows your infant the best, therefore you’ll be able to tell if something about their look or behaviour worries you.
Reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Since SIDS is uncommon, you shouldn’t let your concerns prevent you from savouring your baby’s early months.
Don't struggle alone.
Speak to your doctor if...
Taking care of a baby can seem daunting at times. You don’t have to put on a brave face or suffer alone. It doesn’t mean you’re a lousy mother. You might have postpartum depression, therefore you need to get help. Your health visitor or doctor can offer assistance and support.
- You're feeling sad or anxious
- Anxiety and Panic Attacks
- Difficulty Bonding with Your Baby
- Thoughts of Harming Yourself or Your Baby
