First time mom to be very soon, would like advice on how to take care of new born, advice on the delivery etc?

Hi all,





this is my first pregnancy, am due in 6 weeks, would like any ideas, advice, tips on how to prepare for the delivery, anything odd to expect that my ob/gyn isnt telling me..... and offcourse how to take care of my new born in the first week esp. the first night/day.





Thanks.First time mom to be very soon, would like advice on how to take care of new born, advice on the delivery etc?
Lift those knees high to your ears because the Lamaze course doesn't prepare you for the push. (I am a dad that has been there for all four sons and the son coming in SIX WEEKS!) As for the first few weeks, bond with the child. breast feed him/her often, crying is usually a sign that they need to be burped. Don't let them sit in their own poo or urine, it will leave them sore. Learn to be giving, because that will be your new role. If your husband works, remember he does need to go to work, so let him sleep and, sorry, accept that your baby will wake up. If you let them sleep in your bed, (we have) it will allow you to breast feed and nap, don't worry, babies are tougher than you think and you are a far lighter sleeper than you think. If your husband is taking a leave, and you aren't breast feeding, he should have equal duties. However, if you are breastfeeding, the duties will never be equal because you are the food provider. Make sure you see the lactation specialist, breast feeding isn't as easy to do as you think (the first time it is a trick) Most of all, love your child much. He/she is going to take your cues about life from day one, and if you are happy and in love with him/her and your husband, it will set the table for the next 100 years of his/her life.First time mom to be very soon, would like advice on how to take care of new born, advice on the delivery etc?
well i had a c-section....after 17 hours of labor!!!!! dont stress out... your a mommy now....
i was worried how i would handle things with a nwe born, but to be honest a natural instinct came over me and i just knew wat to do, everything kinda fell into place....i wasnt able to breastfeed as long as i wanted, but the week or so i did was amazing so if you can, do.


as for the birth, i didnt know wat to expect having not gone to any birthing classes and not being told anything by my MW, i was induced as i was 2 weeks overdue, and that i am told increases the pain, but i only had gas and air and even then i didnt have anything for the last 3hours of my 12hour labour. i was also very lucky and hardly tore as well, if you dont want stitches let your MW know asap, i was lucky and mine helped give birth without much tearing, and it was baby's shoulders that tore me too.....good luck with your birth, also try www.babycentre.co.uk i found that really helpful, so many mums giving advice and helping each other, also a fair few birthing stories too....good luck and most importantly, enjoy your baby xx
My advice is to drink plenty of water before you go to deliver. They usually wont allow you any while you are delivering. Get lots of rest now because you probaly wont get any for months to come. If you are going to get an epidural wait untill you really need it because it can slow the birthing process. As far as taking care of your baby, you will figure that out. Just love it and hold it and feed it and keep its diaper clean and it will be happy. That is the most precious time, remember to enjoy it because it only takes a few weeks for your baby to want down and now want you to hold it any more. I miss that time so much.
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every woman is different when it comes 2 pregnancy when i went into labour 2 and a half months ago i was really scared but i hap my partner with me in the room so that really helped me alot i also had the gas and the epidural and 13 and a half hours later my beautiful baby girl was born.with the epidural u cant move at all 2 help ease the pain it just numbs ur whole body. make sure u are comfortable with whatever u choose as ur pain relif... i hope all goes well with the delivery of ur baby.and good luck