Plan Ahead

Part of caring for yourself is planning ahead, especially for the first two or three weeks after you bring your new baby home. It’s not going to make you happy if you have to run around to buy a last minute crib the day after you get out of the hospital. Prepare yourself for the baby ahead of time. Read up on baby care. Know that you’re going to be tired, so plan to have some help those first two weeks if possible. If you do have friends or relatives come to help you, make one point clear before they arrive. You are taking care of the baby. They are taking care of the vacuuming and the dishes. Not the other way around!

Also, plan to have your baby clothes, diapers and bedding ready. This is the time to decide on your new baby’s doctor as well. Ask your friends or us about recommendations. Then you can relax and give all your attention to your new child, to yourself and your partner.

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