There is a first time for everything, and when you are a mother for the first time, you will always feel both excited and nervous. I am excited to finally meet my baby who is ten months pregnant, and I am nervous about how to take care of the baby so that they can grow up healthy and happy.
Next, I will share with you the cheats of my successful two healthy white fat babies, which novice mothers can collect, hoping to have a reference on the way to help you easily cope with the challenges and anxieties of mothers.
1. An experienced helper
Whether it's in confinement or the first trimester of motherhood, this experienced helper is a key to putting new mothers at ease. Mothers with conditions can choose a confinement center or a live-in confinement nanny, they can help new mothers get through the difficulties safely and securely. I have previously found a confinement lady from the confinement lady multi-mother and child care service (Guiyang)** to help take care of the confinement child, they have a variety of services, you can live at home, or you can only take care of the mother during the day according to her needs.
If you have limited financial resources, you can also ask your mother or mother-in-law for help. The advantage of confinement is that she has rich experience in parenting and nursing for mothers, and she has theoretical and practical experience in what to eat, what not to eat, and what to eat at what time. In addition to teaching novice mothers to bring babies scientifically, the confinement sister-in-law of confinement sister-in-law and maternal and infant care also has a wealth of breastfeeding skills, which can help mothers to breastfeed, which is a very rigid service when the initial mothers are breastfeeding. Of course, if their mothers have good physical strength and energy, they are also good candidates, but there is a generation gap in their parenting concepts, and novice mothers need to worry more about taking care of and supervising them. If there can still be a mother-in-law to join and get along harmoniously, it will be a perfect combination.
As for the father-to-be, try to let him slowly participate in the process of taking care of the child and the mother, otherwise the mother is confined, and the child's father will also follow the "confinement", and when the helpers have something to retreat, the father-to-be will excuse himself not and do not understand, and put the pressure on the mother.
2. Be prepared for breastfeeding and mixed feeding
Women are weak, but mothers are strong. Every mother wants to give her child the best possible feeding, so breastfeeding is what every mother wants to do. However, due to the different physique and circumstances of each person, some mothers have a weak physique and may not be able to have enough milk to feed their babies.
Add a portion of newborn formula to your delivery bag in case you need it. After giving birth, according to the doctor's advice, start the milk correctly, and if there is a confinement sister-in-law, they teach the novice mother how to let the newborn suck and milk naturally. If not, mothers can inquire about some correct and natural ways to breastfeed, so that newborns can suck early and practice more Xi.
To ensure the success of breastfeeding, new mothers need to pay attention to the following:
1.Keep the mammary glands clear: After the birth of a newborn, mothers should let their babies suck on the breasts as soon as possible to promote milk production. At the same time, it is necessary to keep the breasts clean to avoid the occurrence of mastitis.
2.Dietary adjustments: Mothers should maintain a balanced diet during breastfeeding, eating more foods rich in protein, calcium and vitamins, such as fish, meat, eggs, dairy products, fresh vegetables and fruits. In particular, avoid eating too much greasy food in order to breastfeed in the early stage, which can easily cause breast blockage.
3.Pay attention to rest: During breastfeeding, moms need plenty of rest time to recover. Try to schedule your time and get enough sleep.
Mothers should be prepared with both hands, and when choosing milk powder, they should also pay attention to the following points:
1.Choose the right formula for your baby: Choose the right formula for your baby's age and weight, and pay attention to the nutrition facts list of the formula.
2.Pay attention to the brewing method: follow the instructions on the milk powder instructions to brew the milk powder correctly, and avoid being too thick or too thin.
3.Keep the bottle clean: After each use, it should be cleaned and disinfected immediately, and if there is any unfinished milk for the baby, be sure to clean it up in time to ensure the baby's health.
3. Ensure a good mindset and a good night's sleep
This is very important for mothers, and when they encounter any problems, they must have a good attitude. Don't punish yourself with the mistakes of others because of momentary difficulties or emotions. If the mother's mentality is good, the baby will be better, the mother and child are connected, they just can't express it, but they can feel the mother's heartbeat and emotions.
A good sleep can not only allow the mother to take care of the fatigue of the baby, but also relieve some anxiety of the new mother. Because the body is good, the mood can be better. Mom can communicate well with the family, and during the most important months of mom, the family comes together to take care of mom and child.
If a new mother encounters various emotional challenges in the process of parenting, such as anxiety, stress, exhaustion, etc. You can also ease your mood with the following suggestions:
1.Seek support: When a mother is emotional, she needs an outlet to release her emotions. Having someone to share with is the best way, such as a girlfriend, such as your own mother, or some mothers of the same age in the parenting group, to reduce your stress and anxiety.
2.Relaxation: Moms can also try relaxing activities such as deep breathing, meditation, or yoga to relieve stress and fatigue.
3.Things you like: Moms can also stabilize their emotions and release stress by doing things they like, such as reading, listening to songs, etc., and I believe that every mother can cope with the challenges in the process of parenting.
Finally, I hope that this guide for new mothers can help mothers in need to get through the beginning of the promotion ladder.