10 Things Not To Say To A New Mum

Ah, the joys of new motherhood! Baby is crying day and night, your sleep cycle is a mess and that carpet stain just won’t come off. The only thing that’s missing is unsolicited advice from complete strangers, or friends and family, on how to deal with this new phase. Here are the 10 things new mamas don’t want to hear:

1. “It only gets worse.”

Seriously, who would even want to hear that? New mamas are still getting used to having baby at home, so explaining that things are only bound to get worse is just plain ridiculous. As baby grows older, so does your love for them, along with your ability to handle anything that comes your way.

2. “Sleep when the baby sleeps.”

Oh, that sounds very easy, doesn’t it? Truth is, a sleeping baby means more time to get things done. Did you forget the pile of laundry?

3. “Are you going back to work?”