Taking care of Newborns

 

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To begin with taking care of newborns is not always as easy as the experts on baby care claim. Every baby is different and it takes some time for you as a new mom to learn to understand your baby.

 

 

Taking home new baby.

Taking care of newborns.

By the time you come home with your newborn baby you have probably already bought the basics. Baby stuff can be very expensive. For a complete newborn checklist click here.

The first weeks the only thing your baby will do is eat, sleep and cry. Newborns cry because that is the only way they can tell you they are unhappy. They may be hungry, tired, have colic (abdominal pain) or just need their diaper changed.

Newborn crying.

But sometimes babies cry a lot. Taking care of newborns that cry more than usual can be very exhausting for mom especially when this happens during the night and she doesn’t get enough sleep. It is heartbreaking and upsetting to hear your newborn crying all the time.

The hormonal changes in a your body, sitting on swollen, painful stitches and lack of sleep can make you very emotional, tense and nervous.

You can expect these “baby blues” about three days after your baby is born. Crying for no reason and being edgy is normal and part of being a new mom.

If these feelings continue for more than a week consult your midwife or doctor. Postpartum depression occurs in 10% of all new mothers. If you feel you can not cope or are afraid you may harm your baby seek help right away.

Common health problems in newborns.

New moms are always worried about baby’s health. Common problems occuring in the first weeks of baby's life are

Jaundice in newborns.

Colic.

Thrush in newborns

Constipation.

Diarrhea.

Newborn weight gain.

Most newborns loose weight during the first week but at two weeks they are usually back up to their birth weight. How much weight a baby gains each month depends on more than just baby’s diet.

Newborn skin conditions.

Baby has very delicate skin and is more prone to certain skin conditions.
Click on the following links and read how you can cope with common baby skin conditions like cradle cap, diaper rash, baby acne and baby sunburn.

Taking care of newborns is challenging but also very rewarding.
Appreciate the moments with your newborn because little babies grow fast and before you know your newborn baby is a toddler.

 

 

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The information on this page is given as a reference guide and is not a substitute for professional medical help.