Motherhood is such a beautiful thing. It is an experience of immense joy along with excitement. For some, motherhood is marked by the first year they spend as a mom. It is different for everyone and it comes with many challenges. Some of the most exciting, joyful and challenging moments throughout motherhood occurs within a baby’s first year. I interviewed two participants (new moms) and asked a series of questions regarding changes, development and growth between themselves and their babies. To my surprise, the results indicated both mothers shared similar challenges and joyful experiences with their babies within the first few months to a year.
Childbirth is a major change, not only for the baby, but for the mother as well. Suddenly almost …show more content…
Breastfeeding is a great way to create this connection, due to the fact it can be an enjoyable emotional experience and it is also beneficial for the baby. Within the study, I learned that both mothers experienced challenges with breastfeeding. Learning to teach their babies how to latch on to their nipple was a major challege. One participant explained, “I was scared and overwhlemd. The first week was the most difficult because of breastfeeding. My baby had difficulty latching on and wouldn’t eat. I felt defeated.” (Bermudez, L.) Although they initially had complications with breastfreeding, both participants were able to successfully breastfeed and reported feeling confident, less anxious and more connected to their …show more content…
(Gabbard, 1996) During the first 2 to 4 months, infants begin to show different reflexes. During the interviews, both particpants explained that the first reflexes they noticed were facial expressions. Also, they shared how eager their babies were to breastfeed and how both infant’s would reach and hold their mother’s breast. This is an example of the Moro reflex.The baby will extend legs, arms and fingers. The moro reflex occurs during the 7th month of gestation and will typically disapper at 3 months.
Within the first year a baby starts walking and stringing words together- two events that typically take place between 12 and 18 months of age. When asked what were some of the biggest physical milestones in their baby’s first year of life, the participants reported talking and walking. “One day she is on her tummy rolling around crawling, the next day she is walking.” (Bermudez, L.) The first year is filled with firsts, but the most anticipated physical milestone is
Childbirth is a major change, not only for the baby, but for the mother as well. Suddenly almost …show more content…
Breastfeeding is a great way to create this connection, due to the fact it can be an enjoyable emotional experience and it is also beneficial for the baby. Within the study, I learned that both mothers experienced challenges with breastfeeding. Learning to teach their babies how to latch on to their nipple was a major challege. One participant explained, “I was scared and overwhlemd. The first week was the most difficult because of breastfeeding. My baby had difficulty latching on and wouldn’t eat. I felt defeated.” (Bermudez, L.) Although they initially had complications with breastfreeding, both participants were able to successfully breastfeed and reported feeling confident, less anxious and more connected to their …show more content…
(Gabbard, 1996) During the first 2 to 4 months, infants begin to show different reflexes. During the interviews, both particpants explained that the first reflexes they noticed were facial expressions. Also, they shared how eager their babies were to breastfeed and how both infant’s would reach and hold their mother’s breast. This is an example of the Moro reflex.The baby will extend legs, arms and fingers. The moro reflex occurs during the 7th month of gestation and will typically disapper at 3 months.
Within the first year a baby starts walking and stringing words together- two events that typically take place between 12 and 18 months of age. When asked what were some of the biggest physical milestones in their baby’s first year of life, the participants reported talking and walking. “One day she is on her tummy rolling around crawling, the next day she is walking.” (Bermudez, L.) The first year is filled with firsts, but the most anticipated physical milestone is