Your partner has just gone through labour and birth and you have a tiny baby. You would do well to feel in awe of this amazing woman who has just pushed a small person out of her nether regions but her work is not yet done. She’ll be exhausted and emotional and needs your support. It’s time for you to get involved with helping your partner and new child, to feel truly included in your new family unit. Here’s what to do...
FACILITATE BONDING
For the first few days, a new Mummy should do nothing but feed and care for her baby - so help make that happen. Fend of unwanted advice on babies getting ‘spoiled’ if they are held too much, or people suggesting you try a ‘top-up feed’ if the baby is grizzly and just allow the two most important people in your life to start the business of getting to know each other. They should be together, skin-to-skin, feeding and resting, as often as they need to be.
BRING STUFF TO HER
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