Prenatal Tips for Your Newborn
During the first few weeks after your baby is born, you may feel depressed or find yourself crying for no reason. This can happen to mothers and fathers, and may be the let down most of us feel after a long-awaited event has come and gone. There is also the worn down feeling that follows any sudden change in schedule -- like those 2 a.m. feedings. Most parents have these feelings.
You will recover your energy and good humor in time. In the meantime, keep your days as simple as possible.
- Only do what you have to do.
- Don't expect a great deal of yourself.
- Accept help from other people.
- Plan to nap when your baby does.
- Try to be flexible.
When you are having a rough time:
- Talk to your partner, a family member, or a good friend about your feelings. It helps to talk with someone close to you.
- Find parent groups in your community where parents get together to talk and work out solutions to common problems.
- If nothing seems to help and this goes on for several weeks, call your doctor. For some people, medical help is needed.
Learn more about Your Newborn Baby from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.
