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motherandbaby.co.uk | June 2020 | 77
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the load
Whatever way you gave birth,
every mum needs time to recover,
especially during that first night. It’s
natural to be all-consumed by this tiny
baby you’ve waited nine months to meet, but
to take care of your child, you need to take
care of you, too. Luckily, you’ve got a
ready-made team in your partner, so make
sure you utilise this, taking it in turns to
get up with your baby throughout
the night, even if you’re the one
doing the feeding.Go with
the flow
However many parenting books
you read, that first night with your
baby can be a surreal, even scary
experience. The best thing you can do
is to relax and be guided by your little
bundle of love, and focus on bonding
with the newest member of your
family. Don’t be afraid to trust
your intuition, Mama – you
know more than you
might think.
Use a swaddle
When she’s been used to your nice comfy womb, it can feel unsettling for
your baby to realise she’s somewhere different, with lots of new sounds
and smells to get used to. An easy way to mimic the cosiness of your
womb, and comfort your baby, is with a swaddle. The Ergobaby Swaddler
is i bl f ombirthandis much simpler to use than a traditional
ddle, plus it has a removable leg pouch
r ninja nappy changes.19.90, ergobaby.co.uk