After nine
months of waiting for the baby to born, passing the normal anxieties and
concerns of pregnancy, starting new ones.
Bringing
the little one home, how do you know if he is sick or his crying is normal?
Is he hungry
or sleepy?
How long
should you stay before taking in again?
All these
and many more will keep on roaming in their minds.
It is
perfectly normal for new parents to feel a little frightened by this new role
in their lives. To reassure them of their new lives and roles, here are some of
the questions new parents ask during those first days in the life of the baby
and their answers.
#1. How do I know
he has urinated enough?
During the
first few days until you get "down" milk, do not worry too much about
the number of wet diapers. When he already took more volume of milk and takes
milk regularly every two or three hours, you will need about 6 diapers a day or
more if he defecate three times during the day.
#2. The baby sleeps
too often, is it normal?
During the
first weeks of the baby’s life, the baby will sleep most of the day, between
about 16 and 20 hours.
#3. How often
should I breastfeed my baby?
Babies who
should be breast fed more often than formula-fed because breast milk digest
better and faster. On average, the baby should feed 8 to 12 times (every 2-3
hours or so) for the first month. At 2 months, the baby will probably need to
eat between 7 and 9 times a day. The child should not spend more than 4 hours
without milk, even overnight.
#4. What is the
best position to put him to sleep?
It is
recommended that you lie your baby down on his back to protect it from sudden
infant death Syndrome (SIDS). It is also recommended not put loose sheets,
blankets, toys and pillows in the area where the baby sleeps.
#5. How I can tell
if he is hungry and when to feed him? Should I wait till he cries?
Breastfeed
whenever the baby is hungry. But do not expect him to cry first because he can
be excited and agitated and not feed well. If he cries only an hour after he
ate, then he may not be hungry but have some other discomfort.
#6. Is there any
other sign that he is hungry?
Yeah, like
moving his head from side to side, opening his mouth, touching your breast or
touching his mouth. When he is satisfied, he stops sucking face and leaves the
breast or bottle. Do not force him to eat if he is already satisfied. Worry no
more and make him sleep comfortably.
#7. Besides hunger,
is there any another reason why he can cry?
Sometimes babies
cry because he is wet and needs replacing, or want companionship and attention.
#8. What do I do if
he has recurrent vomiting or diarrhea?
Whether
vomiting occurs as recurrent diarrhea, the main concern is dehydration, which
in infants can happen quickly. Do not hesitate to call your doctor right away.
There are many other reasons why you should consult your doctor without wasting
time: fever over 100.4 F (38 C), lips bluish or purple, jaundice (yellowing of
the skin) or becoming dormant. Please act quickly to protect the health of your
baby.
#9. How is the
navel area cured until the umbilical cord falls off?
Try to keep
it clean and dry. Leave it uncovered, turning the edge of the diaper down.
While the stump has not fall, bath the baby with a delicate sponge. Do not
bathe the baby in the tub or shower. And if you notice a little blood in the
diaper i.e. near the area of the navel,
do not worry because it is normal. Previously alcohol was used to clean the navel
2 times a day to enable it dry faster. But today, many doctors recommend
leaving it only open. Ask your doctor which method seems best. If you notice
redness or pus in the area, it is an infection and you should call the
attention of the doctor as soon as possible.
#10. Losing weight
after birth. Is it normal?
Yes, it is
normal that way. The pediatrician will tell you what to expect, but it is
generally assumed that the baby gain weight at this rate: more than half an
ounce (15 grams) per day, more than 4-5 ounces (120-150 grams) a week or one
pound (454 grams) a month, regaining the weight at birth is about two weeks
old.
Despite the
normal anxieties of new parents, remember this moment in the life of your
family is wonderful. Do not let insecurities deprive you of your maximum
enjoyment. Slowly, like all parents in the world, you'll acquire experience and
almost without realizing it you will become an expert in the care of your baby.
Be calm, as everything come with experience and everyday you will read the
signals of your baby as the palm of your hand.
Subscribe
to my blog for more news, offers, news about healthy diets, nutrition, weight
loss, exercise, gaining weight, aromatherapy, pregnancy, infertility, disease
prevention and more. In addition to the subscription, if you
have any comments/questions… please do well to leave them in the comment box
below!
I wish you
the best in your quest for a better health!
Thanks for reading!
0 comments:
Post a Comment