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A newborn baby can be a daunting thing. From the second your little boy or girl is born, you have to worry about holding them correctly, feeding them when they are hungry, changing their diaper, putting them to sleep safely, and protecting them from harm – among other things. Yet, that little bundle of joy is quite a blessing. To make the process easier, here’s a list of things you can expect to experience in your baby’s first month:
Your first breast feeding experience. Your baby will likely want to latch on and feed right away. However, it may take a while for the two of you to perfect the experience together. Take time and talk to your nurses and lactation consultants so you can get the technique down. Your baby’s first feedings are very important. During this time, your breasts excrete a special, thick kind of milk called colostrum, which is rich in both nutrients and antibodies to protect your newborn from infection. After a few weeks, your milk will thin out. Your breasts may also be tender. This is all normal.
Your baby likes to be swaddled. Newborns like to be held in the fetal position, with their legs and arms scrunched into their bodies. This is a natural position for them. After a few weeks, they will relax and stretch out.
You have to get used to having less sleep, even though your child is sleeping all of the time. Babies sleep a lot, but you can’t devote the majority of your day to snoozing. When you do fall asleep, you will probably be woken up several times by a hungry child. Try to take naps during the day, even if it means you are less productive around the house. Take a few weeks off of work to adjust, too.
Your baby will be learning about her world. Babies have a lot to look at. Unfortunately, their eyes are weak in the first weeks. They can only see things within ten inches of their faces. So, don’t be upset if she isn’t looking around too much, yet.
You have to take care of the umbilical cord. Make sure to follow doctor’s orders when it comes to keeping this area clean until the cord falls off on its own.
You get to bond with your baby. Your child will slowly develop. During this time, his or her muscles may twitch. He may start to move his head a little bit. She may love the sound of your voice. Spend time with your little bundle of joy.
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