2020-06-01_Mother_&_Baby

(Nancy Kaufman) #1

76 | June 2020 | motherandbaby.co.uk


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Enjoy your first evening


together as a family!


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Prepare
your first
meals now
You’ve probably dedicated a good
amount of time packing and checking your
hospital bag, but it’s worth thinking beyond
this to your first week as parents. It’s highly
unlikely you’ll have enough brain space to think
about what to eat so, instead, treat yourself to a
Chef on Board First Week Food Box. You’ll get
14 individual meals for you and your partner
to simply heat and serve. Dishes include
lasagne, stroganoff and fish pie.

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Be prepared for lots of feeding


It’s common for newborn babies to want to feed often, up to every hour
during those first few days – your little one has a small stomach and if you’re
breastfeeding, breastmilk (or colostrum) digests very quickly, so she’ll want to
drink even more frequently. These early feeds can last anywhere from 10 minutes
to 45 minutes, which can feel intense when you’re not used to it. Make sure you’re
comfy and just soak up those newborn cuddles while she’s still so small!

Dim the lights


As you can imagine, your womb was a
pretty dark place, and the world can
appear very bright as your baby’s eyes
get used to their surroundings – even if

her eyes are closed for most of the day!
To help her out, where possible, keep
the lights in your home dim, to gently
ease her into this vibrant new world.

Sleep when you can


Your newborn will sleep a lot when she’s tiny, up to 18 hours in every 24. The
problem is, she won’t sleep for more than three hours at most, even during the
night, which means you won’t either! But, don’t worry, this is a phase your baby
will pass through and it will get easier.
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