Thursday, November 8, 2012
Enjoy this post from our guest blogger, Katie Moore, full-time mom and part-time blogger.
Life
will change the moment your baby is born, especially when you bring your baby
home from the hospital. The change is a good one, though, and soon you and your
new bundle of joy will have adjusted to your new routine – together. You’ll
work out feeding and nap times, and soon it will be almost impossible to
remember a time when your new baby was not a part of your life.
After
you have prepared for all of your delivery options, like pain management, cord
blood banking, and immunizations, you need to prepare for your everyday tasks
with your baby at home—being prepared to for feeding times is one of the most
important aspects of being a mom.
Breastfeeding
If you have decided to breastfeed your baby, your baby will be receiving many natural benefits through your breast milk—many antibodies help prevent infections that can cause ear infections, respiratory infections, and meningitis. You will find your breastfeeding time to be one of intimate, happy bonding with your baby as well. If you are struggling with breastfeeding, consult a lactation specialist or your doctor. Some women aren’t able to breastfeed for many different reasons and need to seek other feeding options.
Bottle Feeding
No mother who bottle-feeds should feel less than one who breastfeeds. Bonding and closeness during bottle-feeding times are just as beneficial as those same times during breastfeeding. Your attitude is everything, and your baby's feelings of wellbeing will be a product of that. Many formulas also provide many of the same benefits as breast milk, so there is no need to worry that your baby is not getting the right nutrition.
Feeding Times
Most breastfed babies need to nurse every one and one-half hours, and bottle-feeding babies should nurse every two to three hours in the beginning. Some mothers prefer to put their babies on a regular feeding schedule. It is usually easier though to feed your baby on demand. A baby can set his or her own feeding schedule, and both a mother and her baby will adjust to this very quickly.
Naptime
In the beginning, babies will want to sleep after eating. Most newborns sleep from 15 to 17 hours per day, waking up every two to four hours. Your baby's brain is still developing, and a baby's time spent in rapid-eye-movement or REM sleep is necessary for the extraordinary amount of brain development.
When your baby takes a nap, you should try to take one yourself. Getting a few minutes of sleep at various times during the day will refresh you and give you the mental clarity and energy you need to keep up with your growing baby.
Housework
Most new moms feel like they need to pick up their regular housekeeping schedule as soon as they bring their baby home from the hospital. But this is an unrealistic expectation for new mom. Don't worry about organizing drawers and cleaning out closets. You will benefit more from sleep than from organization!
As long as the dishes are loaded in the dishwasher and the house is relatively uncluttered, you are meeting your goal. Save the deep cleaning for later. Care for baby's needs and your needs first—every day your newborn baby will do something new, whether it is looking at his or her hand or cooing in a special way and you’ll enjoy watching your healthy baby develop.
Breastfeeding
If you have decided to breastfeed your baby, your baby will be receiving many natural benefits through your breast milk—many antibodies help prevent infections that can cause ear infections, respiratory infections, and meningitis. You will find your breastfeeding time to be one of intimate, happy bonding with your baby as well. If you are struggling with breastfeeding, consult a lactation specialist or your doctor. Some women aren’t able to breastfeed for many different reasons and need to seek other feeding options.
Bottle Feeding
No mother who bottle-feeds should feel less than one who breastfeeds. Bonding and closeness during bottle-feeding times are just as beneficial as those same times during breastfeeding. Your attitude is everything, and your baby's feelings of wellbeing will be a product of that. Many formulas also provide many of the same benefits as breast milk, so there is no need to worry that your baby is not getting the right nutrition.
Feeding Times
Most breastfed babies need to nurse every one and one-half hours, and bottle-feeding babies should nurse every two to three hours in the beginning. Some mothers prefer to put their babies on a regular feeding schedule. It is usually easier though to feed your baby on demand. A baby can set his or her own feeding schedule, and both a mother and her baby will adjust to this very quickly.
Naptime
In the beginning, babies will want to sleep after eating. Most newborns sleep from 15 to 17 hours per day, waking up every two to four hours. Your baby's brain is still developing, and a baby's time spent in rapid-eye-movement or REM sleep is necessary for the extraordinary amount of brain development.
When your baby takes a nap, you should try to take one yourself. Getting a few minutes of sleep at various times during the day will refresh you and give you the mental clarity and energy you need to keep up with your growing baby.
Housework
Most new moms feel like they need to pick up their regular housekeeping schedule as soon as they bring their baby home from the hospital. But this is an unrealistic expectation for new mom. Don't worry about organizing drawers and cleaning out closets. You will benefit more from sleep than from organization!
As long as the dishes are loaded in the dishwasher and the house is relatively uncluttered, you are meeting your goal. Save the deep cleaning for later. Care for baby's needs and your needs first—every day your newborn baby will do something new, whether it is looking at his or her hand or cooing in a special way and you’ll enjoy watching your healthy baby develop.
Katie Moore has
written and submitted this article. Katie is an active blogger who discusses
the topics of, motherhood, children, fitness, health and all other things
Mommy. She enjoys writing, blogging, and meeting new people! To connect with
Katie contact her via her blog, Moore
From Katie or her twitter, @moorekm26.
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Nice post... I like all the info... thanks for sharing.
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