First of all, congratulations on your bundle of joy!
Bringing a new baby home is full of excitement and overwhelming love. But it is also very overwhelming and exhausting, especially for first-time moms. After all, you just made a human being, you’re recovering but at the same time, you’re getting to know a brand new human being.
We have compiled a list of tips from other parents for you to get you through these stressful first few weeks. Take a look-
Don’t try to do everything by yourself.
Have a support system around you. They can be family and friends, a lactation consultant, or a postpartum doula.
Do your research and know who you can depend on during those first weeks after birth.
Have a visitor policy.
Everybody wants to meet the new baby but attending to those people on top of breastfeeding, recovering yourself and all the other things you have to do can be difficult.
Create a visitor policy, and be frank about who can enter your home and for what duration.
Keep your supplies handy.
This is very important.
Plan ahead and keep all your supplies organized and handy so you don’t have to run in the middle of the night to get your essentials. Things like pain relievers, heat pads, ice packs peri bottles, etc.
Also, stock up on feeding supplies like burp clothes, feeding bottles, and also a snack for yourself.
Disposable underwear and pads are also handy. Also, keep your changing station fully stocked with diapers, rash cream, and wipes.
Carve out some alone time.
Set a window of time to spend by yourself. It can be a shower or a quick walk or even a zoom call with your friends and family. This time will help you recharge yourself, which will help you be a better mom.
Be kind to yourself.
Those first few weeks as a new mom are emotionally and physically exhausting. Be forgiving and extra nice to yourself. It’s okay if the house isn’t spotless. It’s also okay if the dishes aren’t done yet.
And don’t feel guilty to prioritize yourself once in a while.
When you’re feeling especially tired, remember this phase is fleeting. Babies change quickly, before you know it they’ve grown out of the phase that made you feel so frustrated. So, take a step back and enjoy these moments with your little monster.
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