Newborn care of the first week (Part 3)

The tips below will help you get used to what to do during your first week as a mother.

Time to breastfeed your baby

Babies need to be fed continuously, feeds are about 1 to 4 hours apart.

Adaptation: You will have to sit still in a chair or bed while your baby is suckling, so make a comfortable and comfortable seat.
Tips for moms: A few things you can try: have magazines or a TV remote, drinks and snacks with you when you feed your baby.

Stay awake

Lack of sleep, physical discomfort, and hormonal changes, even the most enthusiastic mothers feel exhausted when their baby is born.

How to adapt: ​​Arrange work in order of priority. Decide what is most important to you, for example learn how to breastfeed, sleep, hold your baby, and focus on those things. Then let the other things happen naturally. Even leaving the house a little messy is okay!

Tip for mom: Another way you can stay awake: take a walk outside every day. Just seeing the sun and breathing fresh air is enough for you to feel a lot better.

Stagnant spirit? Remember that it's okay to feel tired or depressed for the first few weeks after giving birth. Just make sure your family understands your situation and helps you in times of need if your feelings of sadness or depression last more than the first two weeks.

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The essentials for the first week

Have you prepared essential supplies for your baby such as swaddling, diapers, and clothes? So what have you prepared yourself? These are the items you should prepare yourself for.

Water bottles: Staying hydrated is important and you probably won't have the energy to go to the kitchen to get water. Have a water bottle right by your side.

Pillow inserts: Create comfort for the body with plenty of pillows, backrest pillows can reduce the pressure on the tailbone or conventional pillow to support and cushion when needed.

Snacks: You will need it to fuel your body.

Tampons: After giving birth, you may experience uterine bleeding for a few weeks.

Cleaning solution: You can find it at drugstores. Soak for 15 minutes or longer to relieve the pain of sutures or hemorrhoids.

Witch hazel liner: This helps astringent wounds, relieves swelling and pain in the perineum and relieves the pain of hemorrhoids. Add it to the soaking water containing the sanitizer or line it with tampons. For a cool feeling, you can place this pad in the refrigerator.

Spray bottle: If you are not comfortable with cleaning solutions, you can use a spray bottle to gently clean your vulva.

Nipple cream: When your nipples are sore and cracked, nipple cream will help relieve discomfort.

Breast patch: To relieve chest pain during lactation, absorb two absorbent diapers and store in freezer. Then place the diapers in your bra between feedings for 20 minutes.