Baby's First Days

The spirit of the first-time mother.

It is common for a new mother to feel overwhelmed. She has to learn a great
a lot of things at the same time, that's why you need your dearest relatives next door,
to understand her and help her navigate this moment.
The body is tired of the overweight involved in pregnancy, and all the discomfort
of the last month, in addition to the effort of childbirth. On the other hand, there is a high expectation that
everything goes well, and to meet the son for the first time. This saturates the ability
of the woman.
When all this is added to the demands of the baby and breastfeeding, the discomfort of the
postpartum, and caring for the house, a very particular state of mind is generated, which has been
described as post-partum depression. This is a transitory period of great sensitivity; if the
mother is well contained and accompanied, will resolve spontaneously after a few weeks.

Milk let-down: essential care for good lactation

It is essential that the mother is prepared for the let-down of milk, this is usually abrupt
and therefore produces pain and hardening of the breasts.
At that time, it is difficult for the baby to latch on to the nipple, and then latches on to the nipple.
nipple, hurting him.
If the mother expresses a little milk before the blowjob, this is easily prevented. For
that, it is recommendable to go to the nurseries of the sanatorium, and to learn the technique, that of
in itself does not offer difficulties.
For several days the quantity of milk produced will be greater than demand, and it will be necessary to
continue extracting it manually.
Little by little, and at the latest in 2 weeks, the mother will produce only the amount of milk.
the child needs.
It is also very helpful to consult with the child care provider about all possible positions for
latch the baby on to the breast, and evaluate which is best for each situation.

The pediatrician also participates

If the couple has conducted prenatal interviews, the chosen pediatrician may attend the
sanatorium. The professional will assist the family from the beginning as the family doctor,
the possibility of evacuating all the doubts and sharing the decisions with the people.
parents. Also, the child's pediatrician will be consulted by the neonatology service before
to perform any procedure.

The role of the father

The father plays a fundamental role. Whether he is actively involved during labor,
contains the mother and the baby. By sharing this moment she is involved from the beginning in the
relationship. In addition, it protects both of them from external stimuli that can be annoying,
such as visits, telephone calls or administrative matters.
Admission to the sanatorium is also the first opportunity for the family of a
to recognize themselves as such. When you return home, you will notice that these few days have marked a line
a before and after in the passing of paternity, and for this reason they are
the moments of intimacy of both parents with the newborn.