As a new mom, you should know that your newborn’s sleep patterns are completely different from yours. It may seem that only after a couple of hours after you’ve finally put your baby to sleep, he or she is awake and demanding your attention, much to your frustration. Sleeping throughout the night is what we…
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In past generations, families used to help each other following the arrival of a newborn. Aunts brought home-produced casseroles and helped with the house chores while grandma knitted a blanket and sweater for the newborn. These days, families are living far off from each other, and the support that was afforded to new moms isn’t…
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When you give birth to a newborn and you have older children at home, it can seem impossible to have everyone bathed and fed, and still spend quality time with each one of them. You’ll certainly spend a lot of time nursing your newborn because he or she will be wholly dependent on you, from…
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Pregnancy may seem like one never-ending task of doing whatever you can to keep the baby healthy, and after childbirth, that chore quadruples in magnitude. It’s obvious that babies are extremely high-maintenance since they are entirely dependent on their parents. For instance, babies need their parents to clean them up after every trip to the…
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As a baby’s skin is more sensitive, they are also more prone to skin issues like rashes, dryness, and lesions. Hence, your baby’s skin should be well taken care of and kept clean at all times as it is crucial to their health. Bathing is undoubtedly one of the best ways to keep your newborn’s…
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New moms will agree that the first time they hear their baby crying is an exciting experience. This is because it signifies that the baby has entered the world fit and with healthy lungs. However, as the weeks pass, this excitement soon turns into stress and frustration. You will learn that newborns cry a lot.…
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While pregnancy may be rough, the period after birth known as postpartum or postnatal can be even worse. The baby makes life more complicated. Of course, you have this lovely bundle of joy staring up at you very innocently, but they rely on you for everything. For a new mom, you’re probably experiencing a variety…
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Your heart can swell with affection when you observe your newborn sleeping. However, your heart can race when you’re unable to get to her to remain asleep through the entire night. It’s even worse when she’s awake all night and wants to be held. It finally dawns on you that staying up all night, and…
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