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Happy Mother's Day Moms-To-Be!
family Ha y Mother’s Day,
Moms-to-Be!
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FROM THE FIRST MOMENT YOU GET THE NEWS TO THE
nine months that follow and beyond, pregnancy and motherhood are not something you can truly prepare for—everyone is different and each situation unique. You will be bombarded with advice and unsolicited do’s and don’ts, so we will get you started with a few tips from Fit Pregnancy—
For more information on pregnancy and the rst days of motherhood, visit www. tpregnancy.com.
When it comes to maternity clothes,
go with comfort! Don’t spend a lot of money on fashion—you’d be surprised how cute your hubby’s shirts look on you with a simple pair of leggings. And don’t be afraid to wear tted clothes; your baby bump is beautiful!
Save receipts. You will be tempted to buy a lot of unnecessary items that you can exchange later for the essentials—like diapers!
Have your newborn
“room in” with you rather than stay in the hospital nursery; this is important bonding time.
Educate yourself about the birthing process.
Knowledge is power and it will help you feel more in control. And it is good to have some understanding about C-sections just in case.
Breastfeeding seems to go more smoothly for women who nurse within an hour of delivery.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help— most hospitals have lactation consultants on sta . Also, ask the nurses not to o er your baby a bottle.
Keep visitors at bay for a while so that you can spend time alone with the baby. Newborns are alert and receptive immediately after birth so it’s the optimum time to bond. Additionally, the baby knows your voice from being tucked in your belly, and it provides soothing comfort after that long trip down the birth canal!
It’s hard to resist all the adorable outfits you now have for your
newborn, but remember that babies cannot regulate their body temperature until they’re about 6 months old. Generally speaking, the baby should wear the same amount of clothing as you do (indoors and out). And don’t bundle your baby too much—sweating can cause chills. Layers are a good option. w
