9 Concerns New Moms Shouldn’t Worry About
It is easy to worry when you bring a new life in to the world that you need to nuture and protect, but worrying too much is never good. Don’t let these common parent concerns drive you insane.
Crying Too Much
While it can be alarming when your baby is constantly crying, it is perfectly normal for your baby to cry.
There are many reasons a baby under the age of one will cry; they want sleep, they are hungry, they have a dirty diaper, or they are over or under-stimulated. There are so many reasons for a baby to cry, and every baby is different, so in reality the amount of crying depends on the baby and does not reflect poor parenting.
If your baby is inconsolable, ask your doctor about colic. Colic can be a symptom of pain in the gut caused by allergies or sensitive to milk sugar, and may be the reason why you can’t seem to adequately calm and sooth your baby.
Breast Feeding
The age old questions associated with newborns is “Do I breast feed my baby, or formula feed?” Many new moms feel pressured to breastfreed their newborn, and to be experts at it from the get-go. Keep in mind that breastfeeding takes practice, and does not come naturally. If you are having trouble, do not hesitate to ask for help from your doctor, a trusted family member or friend, or do a simple web search.
When it comes to formula feeding, or supplementing your breast feeding with formula. Breastfeeding isn’t for everyone, and if the pain is too much to bare, there is no reason to force it, especially if you feel that your baby isn’t getting enough milk from breastfeeding alone.
Hitting Milestones
When you see your friends and family members babies hitting milestones before your baby, it is easy to worry that your baby isn’t progressing at a normal rate. Do not compare your baby to other babies.
Every baby progresses at their own pace, and milestones are not an exact science. It is great to encourage your baby to walk, but doctors say it is not rational to worry too much about these milestones before 1 year. Just keep your child’s pediatrician informed on their progress, and everything should be fine.
Sneezing
If your baby is sneezing a lot, not to work, it is just your newborns way of clearing dust particles from his nasal passageways, just like you! The only time sneezing should worry you is when your baby is running a fever or cold symptoms, or is having difficulty breathing.
Getting On A Schedule
While creating an eating and sleeping schedule for your baby is important, but trying to stay in control of this in the first few weeks or months of your baby’s life is exhausting. Your baby will eventually figure out his or her days and nights, until then, just let them sleep when they want.
Many parents will start to shorten naps during the day and encourage sleep through the night at around 3 months. By this time, your baby will most likely be able to sleep through the night without any feedings. Watch the video below for some great tips and techniques to get your baby on a schedule gradually.
Losing The Baby Weight
While it is good to get on an exercise plan after recovering from the initial child birth in order to bounce back from your pregnancy and stay healthy, it is unrealistic to think that you can measure up to celebrities who just had babies who seemingly gained their figure back overnight. Give it time – eat healthy, exercise, and with time you will feel and look like your old self.
Breast Feeding
The age old questions associated with newborns is “Do I breast feed my baby, or formula feed?” Many new moms feel pressured to breastfreed their newborn, and to be experts at it from the get-go. Keep in mind that breastfeeding takes practice, and does not come naturally. If you are having trouble, do not hesitate to ask for help from your doctor, a trusted family member or friend, or do a simple web search.
When it comes to formula feeding, or supplementing your breast feeding with formula. Breastfeeding isn’t for everyone, and if the pain is too much to bare, there is no reason to force it, especially if you feel that your baby isn’t getting enough milk from breastfeeding alone.
Taking Advice
When you have a newborn, it sometimes seems like everyone has something to say about how you should care for your baby. Much of that advice might actually be good advice, but regardless of whether the advice seems good or bad, in the end you are the mom and it is your decision. Do not be afraid to offend when you don’t want to take advice from someone.
Saying No
When you first bring your baby home, it may feel like everyone wants to swing by and take a peek and your new bundle of joy. But if you don’t feel up to it, just tell them! You just had a baby, it is totally understandable that you and your baby need to rest.
Obviously, if someone is coming over to help you, that is a different story. You need all the help you can get.