Thursday, January 23, 2020

Dear Mom of a newborn | nylc11.wordpress.com

Dear Mom of a newborn,

congratulations, you are finally holding the love of your life in your arms. No matter, if you delivered vaginally or by Cesarean, you have quickly realized everybody expects you to take care of that baby regardless how much you hurt or how tired and smelly you are.

Welcome to motherhood

I know how you feel as I’ve been there a few times myself. Some days I couldn’t stand the way I looked. My body ached, my boobs were gigantic, and my nipples cracked and bleeding. Every time my baby latched, I had to grit my teeth. Thankfully that part only lasted a week.

Despite the fact I am a lactation counselor, my breastfeeding journey didn’t begin easily. Both of my children were tongue-tied and one of them had torticollis. None of the hospital nurses noticed or helped me at all.

Help is available

Later I was often too proud to ask anyone, so I was stuck with learning by doing and this is why what I am about to say is important:

1. Your baby needs to feed. It doesn’t matter if you decide to breast-or bottlefeed, you have to feed your newborn every couple of hours. Watch for feeding cues as that will give the baby a sense of assurance he or she isn’t alone.

2. Your baby needs you. It doesn’t matter what anyone else is saying to you, Mama. You will not spoil your newborn by snuggling plenty. Your household and cleaning tasks could be delegated to someone else. Consider making a list of helpers you can call.

3. Your husband or partner needs to help you. If he or she needs guidance, please consider making a list of things and how you want them done BEFORE the baby arrives. That way you don’t get frustrated with each other.

4. Your intimacy will change. Your body changed. Your hormones are changing. You are tired. You are adjusting. It isn’t forever and it isn’t uncommon for intimacy to take a backseat. If it doesn’t, well hurray for you, but do not think for a second that you are alone in that department.

If you have any questions or concerns or need help, please reach out. I am a certified lactation counselor and glad to have a look, help out, listen and recommend.

Contact me by clicking HERE

What every mom of a newborn should hear before birth

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