Struggling as new parents

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Newborns are meant to be held/in close contact with a parent/loving adult almost constantly. Their stomachs are tiny, so they need to eat very frequently. 2-3 hours (if baby is awake) is a long time between feedings for many newborns. Try to let go of expectations & listen to your baby. As long as s/he has wet diapers & is gaining weight, you’re doing great.
Some suggestions to consider:
-Be sure you (mom) stay hydrated
-skin to skin contact is great for the baby
-it’s fine for the baby to nap while being held
-babywearing helps a lot
-contact a lactation consultant or La Leche League leader for help with nursing.

Hang in there & congrats!

Thank you! We do hold him a lot. He sleeps in the Snoo at night and for some naps but most of the day he is held for naps and other times. I do wear a baby wrap but mostly just chill on the couch holding him while I watch tv or read.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Best book for new parents- What to Expect the First Year. It goes into different cries, what their poop should look like, milestones, etc. really practical information. You can probably get a digital copy from your local Library.

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Because OP has plenty of time to read and digest while being a mom to a newborn baby for the first time.

I’m the poster who suggested Your Baby Week By Week book. Yes OP probably does have time to read because a lot of moms spend time exhausted but on their phones while nursing or just zoning out feeling depressed. At least, this was me. I had no husband help and looking forward to reading the 8 pages of the next chapter at the end of each week (to tell me what was coming up the next week) was honestly what held me together. The no fuss advice was gentle but straightforward. Like a Mary poppins for moms postpartum.