 | | | Hello, Chen | | Welcome to parenthood! In her first week, your new baby won't be doing much except feeding every two or three hours and sleeping on and off round the clock. Your body has been through a lot, so it's not surprising if you feel a little shell-shocked. Take the next few days easy. Focus on getting to know and love your baby. There's plenty going on inside your baby's little body, although it may not look like it. She's growing fast, and already she's spending a few hours each day quietly and alertly absorbing her new world. When your baby dozes off, try to take a rest yourself. Everything else can wait.
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• Find out now! | | | | | | | | | Should you or shouldn't you sleep with your baby?
| | Some experts believe that bed sharing, also called co-sleeping, is a good idea. Others are not so sure. On the one hand, it makes night-time feeds easier. On the other hand, you'll need to be very careful your baby sleeps safely in your bed.
A good compromise may be having your baby's cot right next to your bed. That way you can feed your baby during the night in your bed, then move him easily once he's dozed off. You may even find you can stay half asleep yourself during feeds.
• Find out if co-sleeping with your baby makes life easier
• Is there a connection between bed sharing and cot death (SIDS)?
• How to make co-sleeping safe
• What are the pros and cons of co-sleeping?
| | | | | | | | Newsletter continues below | | | | | | Feeling blue and don't know why?
| | You have your beautiful new baby and all is well. Friends and family are thrilled for you. So why are you feeling down, finding it hard to sleep, and dissolving into tears all the time? It's quite normal to feel low in the first couple of weeks. Most new mums go through what's known as the baby blues. The blues happen because of all the hormonal changes happening in your body, and the huge adjustment you make when you become a new parent.
• Find out why most new mums get the baby blues
• Help your body recover. Start work on strengthening your pelvic floor now!
• Why attachment with your baby may not come easily
• Disappointed after giving birth by caesarean? BabyCentre mums share their feelings
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• Read the details here. | | | | | | | | | Is breastfeeding taking time to get going?
| | It can take a good few weeks to get the hang of breastfeeding. So don't feel disheartened if you still have lots of questions about how it all works. Ask your midwife or a breastfeeding counsellor to help you if you have any worries. From helping you to latch on your baby, to reassuring you about how often your baby should feed, they can help you.
Generally, if all is well, at about two weeks your health visitor will take over from your community midwife in caring for you and your baby. Your health visitor will call on you at home at first. She can support you with breastfeeding. In the meantime, we can help:
• What to do if sore nipples are making breastfeeding hard
• What to do if your breasts are overfull
• How to spot the signs of mastistis
| | | | | | | | Is baby-care taking up your whole day?
| | It is surprising, isn't it, that caring for somebody so small takes up so much of the day? Just like all new mums, in these early weeks, you're still learning what to do. It won't be long before responding to your baby's needs becomes second nature. But while you're on your parenting learning curve, here are some tips to help you:
• Find out how to care for your baby's umbilical cord stump
• Learn how to keep your baby's genitals clean
• What colour should your baby's poo be?
| | | | | | | | Which nappies are best?
| | You'll be changing a lot of nappies over the coming months and years! There is a huge range on the market, including disposable, eco-disposable and reusable nappies. If you're finding it hard to decide which sort of nappies to go with, why not take some tips from other BabyCentre parents?
• Parents' tips on cloth nappies for beginners
• Is it worth paying for a nappy-laundering service?
• Find out more about reusable nappies
| | | | | | | | Quick tip: soothe sore nipples
| | "Try expressing a little milk before putting your baby to your breast. This stimulates your let-down reflex so your baby doesn't have to work so hard at the start of a feed. After a feed, rub a little milk around your nipples and let them dry in the air." Sarah breastfeeding counsellor
• Read BabyCentre's tips for what makes breastfeeding more comfortable
• Share tips on breastfeeding and get support in our friendly community.
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