by Kristi | Apr 17, 2015 | Uncategorized |
I really love how this article gives clear ideas for how to navigate the newborn period. It’s great because it doesn’t go overboard with excess information. That just ends up overwhelming new parents-to-be. It just gives ways to make life with a new baby a little easier. These are tips I really wish I would have implemented with my sweetie pie. The founders of NuuNest, Cindy and Jana, put together this list based on their many years of experience working as nurses and lactation specialists with moms in the immediate postpartum period. Enjoy! -Kristi Your due date is arriving! You have everything you need, right? Diapers and wipes. Check. Sleepers, blankets and onesies. Check. Here are 11 things you may not have thought about yet! 1)Identify a helper or support person. Even if your partner plans to take time off after baby’s birth, it pays to have extra support. Someone to help with the housework, the cooking, the laundry. This could be a parent, your aunt or a trusted friend. You must feel comfortable with this person and not feel the need to “entertain” them. This person’s role will be to care for you. Having a support person will free you to focus on getting to know your baby and finding some much needed time to nap. Parents with other children often take turns napping; having a support person to help with siblings will mean both you and your partner can rest when the bay does (doubling your sleep time!). 2)Make a plan for visitors (and explain it to family and friends!) Too much company is...
I am an Ob/Gyn and I love helping people really, truly understand their bodies and live healthy lives. I believe true wellness comes from more than just a pill. When not working I love to mountain bike, cook, learn to sew, and go on adventures with my husband and our daughter.