Solving Problems
Unfortunately there are many different things that can go wrong – with
the Mum, with the Dad, with the Baby, or other family members. Getting
the appropriate help for the problem – as early as possible – may be
able to help minimize the effect. This is a very difficult time for
coping with problems – you have already got enough on your hands – but
often LIFE doesn’t ask us if we are ready to deal with more problems –
they may arrive and need to be dealt with. As soon as possible – bring
the problem/difficulty to the attention of your Health Care
Professional, who in turn may be able to guide you to someone/ some
organization best suited to dealing with that type of problem.
If you are not happy with what you hear – get a second opinion. If
there is a support group for your sort of problem – make contact with
the group – this could save you making a lot of mistakes yourself.
A lot of the information written here is focussed on the Mom - and it is important that you read it too - so that you can understand what she is going through while you may be away - often at work - doing the best you can to help provide for your baby and partner. This is definitely a time when it is great if you can both discuss how you are BOTH dealing with the challenges that living with your new baby brings.
Parenting Insights
Try at least once a day when your baby is asleep to have a rest or a sleep yourself - this is one of the most invaluable tips I can give
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Firstly, accept the fact that suddenly everyone you meet is going to be an expert on YOUR BABY - even if they have never met you before.
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If you have never been surrounded by babies, or had to care for new born babies - how are you supposed to know what their very special requirements are?
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Newborn Babies cry - eat - and sleep - and that’s pretty much all they do for the first few weeks - and in no particular order either.
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Wind/gas is what usually will cause discomfort in a newborn baby.
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When something is really wrong - a baby crying in pain will not usually just stop - unless he/she is really weak. It is usually a persistent cry, which does not stop no matter what you try.
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How will you know if this is the problem - LOOK inside the diaper/ nappy and the secret will be revealed.
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Usually the baby will be trying to suck his/her fist, or anything else that comes in contact with their mouth - often they will twist their head around searching for the nipple.
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Your newborn baby can’t tell you that his arm is caught under him, or that he has rolled onto his tummy and is having trouble breathing, or that he is now too hot or cold, or wet.
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Sometimes your newborn baby just needs to be held and comforted - he/she may have a full tummy, a dry bottom, but may just want a cuddle
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THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE - AND IS - THE MOST WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE IN YOUR LIFE!!!
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Unless you grew a second pair of arms (hands attached) while you were delivering your baby - the answer is YES - You WILL NEED HELP.
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Who ever thought that we would be talking about surviving - when we have just been through THE MOST MIRACULOUS EXPERIENCE in the world - but that’s the truth of the matter
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Do you feel like you are on the greatest Roller Coaster Ride of your life - and someone throws you a baby, and says "Look after this most precious baby while you’re there"??
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What is more important: keeping up appearances, or getting to know and understand your newborn baby, and caring for yourself, so that you can keep caring for your baby.
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I didn’t even know much about these before I had my own baby. The local community/infant health nurse will usually try to get a group of first time Mums/Dads together.
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This is most probably THE most important experience in your life - and also your baby’s most important experience.
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Unfortunately there are many different things that can go wrong – with the Mum, with the Dad, with the Baby, or other family members. Getting the appropriate help for the problem – as early as possible – may be able to help minimize the effect.
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