What Now?

The joys and challenges of motherhood are about to begin. It is important
to remember to take care of yourself as well as your new baby. Caring
for a new baby can be fun but it is also hard work. How much and how
often should you feed the baby? What do you do when the baby is crying,
or sick? How do you prevent accidents? These questions can be
overwhelming at first, but you will quickly adjust. A new baby needs
constant care, but you will be skilled at taking care of your child in
no time. There are people out there, including your family, friends,
health care provider, and support groups, that will help you get
through it. You are not alone. You have experienced nine months of
changes in your body. Those changes will continue in the next couple of
months as you decide whether or not to breastfeed and as your body
starts to recover from having the baby. It is important to follow your
health care provider's advice and take care of yourself during this
time.

Newborn babies (Early days)

Remember your baby has come from the warmth and security of your womb so she is
bound to feel unsettled in the first few days. Comfort her whilst she
gets used to her new surroundings. If this is your first baby, it is a
new experience for all of you, but even if it's your sixth take time to
get to know each other.