Having a baby is a joyous occasion for most parents, however, the day your new baby arrives can be a little stressful unless you know what to expect beforehand. There are a lot of things that people don't say that would be helpful to know.
For example, don't be surprised if your newborn doesn't look like the Gerber baby you've seen on television or ads. When babies arrive their skin often has a bluish or grayish cast. Also, your babies' head may be a little off. Sometimes a newborn's head will look misshapen, as a result of being pushed through the narrow birth canal.
That's not all. Newborns are usually bloody and can be bruised from the experience. They may be covered in body hair, especially if they are premature. This can be a shocking sight if no one's ever mentioned it before. …show more content…
Babies are resilient and become normal looking quickly. In just a few minutes their color becomes healthy looking and after a few days their heads round out and any unwanted hair is gone.
Be prepared for the process to take a few weeks. Your baby will start looking adorable soon enough.
Before your newborn arrives, you should start to consider whether you will breast feed or not. Breast feeding has long been recognized as the best source of nourishment for your baby.
Some mothers use baby formula and while it is adequate, it will never provide the complete nutrition and benefits that mother's milk supplies. Formula is also expensive and has to be added to water, which may include unwanted additives or contaminants.
Babies benefit from breast feeding more than you know. Not only do they gain the best possible nourishment from the milk, they also bond with their mother with touch of their skin. Breast feeding provides an opportunity for closeness that can not be
For example, don't be surprised if your newborn doesn't look like the Gerber baby you've seen on television or ads. When babies arrive their skin often has a bluish or grayish cast. Also, your babies' head may be a little off. Sometimes a newborn's head will look misshapen, as a result of being pushed through the narrow birth canal.
That's not all. Newborns are usually bloody and can be bruised from the experience. They may be covered in body hair, especially if they are premature. This can be a shocking sight if no one's ever mentioned it before. …show more content…
Babies are resilient and become normal looking quickly. In just a few minutes their color becomes healthy looking and after a few days their heads round out and any unwanted hair is gone.
Be prepared for the process to take a few weeks. Your baby will start looking adorable soon enough.
Before your newborn arrives, you should start to consider whether you will breast feed or not. Breast feeding has long been recognized as the best source of nourishment for your baby.
Some mothers use baby formula and while it is adequate, it will never provide the complete nutrition and benefits that mother's milk supplies. Formula is also expensive and has to be added to water, which may include unwanted additives or contaminants.
Babies benefit from breast feeding more than you know. Not only do they gain the best possible nourishment from the milk, they also bond with their mother with touch of their skin. Breast feeding provides an opportunity for closeness that can not be