Early Motherhood

Don’t Go It Alone – Join a support group. Being around other mothers, especially those that have breast fed before, will provide a lifetime of knowledge in just a few meetings. The technical advice (how to latch on, how to deal with nipple pain) and emotional support areindispensable.

Don’t Forget About Your Friends – Invite over a friend who’s breast-fed successfully and show her your attempts at nursing. It might be embarrassing to reveal all to your friend, but, we lay down our dignity during labor, so go ahead and lay down your dignity when it comes to the health of your baby.

Now that your newborn has arrived, do you feel like you never leave the house? Learn how to get out into the world with your infant without spending hours getting ready!
 
 
It’s a beautiful day and you’re in need of fresh air and a change of scenery. It’s time for a stroll with your new baby.

Colic is a common problem found in six to 13 percent of all infants. Colicky infants cry for an average of four hours a day, enough to irritate even the most loving parent. And a persistent, inconsolable crying, especially in the evening, is the hallmark of colic.

A child’s first year of life is filled with so many developmental changes. In their first months, babies explore with their eyes, ears, hands, feet, and mouth. At about seven months, babies begin sitting alone — freeing up their hands for more active and exciting exploration. Look out — pretty soon they’ll begin crawling.

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Infants love to look at human faces and eyes, bright primary colors, and simple designs. In their first few months, babies develop enough muscle control to lift their heads. A baby will hold his head higher and keep his eyes moving (or at least try to) when you do the following activities together.