As a newborn mom, you will often have questions and need advice. Some of your questions might include whether breastfeeding is safe for you, how to deal with crying babies, and what to do if they are not responding well to your breastfeeding efforts. There are many ways to answer these questions and spend more time with your newborn baby. Read on for some tips on how to be a better mom. Continue reading to learn how to improve your relationship with your baby and make your first month as a mother stress-free and fun.
Skin-to-skin contact
The evidence-based intervention to improve child's health is skin-to-skin contact between a mother and her newborn. This practice involves placing a newborn directly upon the mother's chest, abdomen or stomach for up 23 hours after delivery. However, research on the topic in Sub-Saharan Africa is limited. This study assessed the prevalence of skin-to-skin contact among mothers and newborns in Nigeria. It also looked at the predictors of such a practice.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding a baby isn't just for babies. Mothering a newborn can be a rewarding experience for both her and her mom. A study showed that 48% of infants who received SSC and routine care were successful in breastfeeding. Research also indicated that SSC was linked with lower neonatal temperatures.
Sleeping well
Sleep deprivation can negatively affect a new mom's ability to make sound decisions and have a quick reaction time. It can also cause mother to be more anxious and less capable of completing tasks. This is why getting enough sleep is so important for both mom and baby's well-being. Although it might seem impossible to get more sleep there are simple ways you can do it.
How to deal with crying babies
Calming babies who are crying is the best thing to do. Although your newborn might be crying out for a variety of reasons (e.g. a stomach problem or food allergy), it is important to remain calm and understand the reason. If you're unable to calm your baby, you can ask a friend or family member to help.
Get help from others
Reaching out for help can be challenging for new moms, especially first-time ones. You can still make a difference in the wellbeing of your baby by asking for help. You can also maintain your sense of self by getting help from others. A newborn baby can make a mom feel "just like another mom." It is important to take some time to yourself so that you remember you are still a person.
Supporting a mother-to-be from afar
Even if they live far away from you, you can still be an enormous help to new moms. These are great ways to show your appreciation. If you don't know what to send, ask the new parents what they need.
FAQ
Good parenting is essential.
Good parenting will help your children grow into happy, healthy adults who can face life's challenges. They also learn to make their own decisions and take ownership for their actions.
Parents who are good at helping their children manage emotions, self-control and deal with stress will be successful. They teach them how to set goals and achieve them.
They encourage children to discover their talents and interests. And they ensure they have access to opportunities and resources to succeed.
They show respect for others by treating everyone equally. They do not discriminate against any person based on their race, religion or gender.
They create an environment where all family members feel safe and secure.
What should first-time mothers know?
First-time moms should be aware of how much they are still learning. They must realize that they do not have to be alone in this journey.
There are many women who have been there before. These women have learned from their mistakes.
They will find support and encouragement from these ladies.
They'll also feel less alone as they transition into motherhood.
Which parenting style works best?
The most important thing as a parent is to make sure you are raising children who are happy, healthy, and well-adjusted.
It is important to instill values in children early. This includes teaching them how to treat others, respect authority, and accept responsibility for their actions.
They are able to be responsible adults and know what they want from life.
This means that if your child has problems with school or friends, they will be able to cope better than if you had not taught them these things at such an early age.
Statistics
- Dr. Phil says, “Children should be able to predict with absolute certainty, what will happen as a result of their behavior, 100% of the time.” (parenting.kars4kids.org)
- Most adults will become parents at some point in their lives (i.e., around 89.6% of the adult population worldwide; Ranjan, 2015). (positivepsychology.com)
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How To
What are common mistakes parents make?
Parents don't always know what to do when their children behave badly. Sometimes, they don't realize there is a problem until it occurs again. Or, they might believe the child is acting out simply because he/she doesn't like them.
You must establish limits and consequences for poor behavior in order to raise happy, healthy children. You must teach your child the right behavior. Also, you need to teach him or her why certain behaviors are bad.
It is possible to start by making rules for yourself. You could say to yourself, "I won’t yell about my children." Then, you will find that you are less likely to yell about your children.
These guidelines will help you to deal with your child’s behavior problems.
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Set clear expectations.
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Be consistent in setting those expectations.
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Make sure your expectations reflect your values.
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Maintain control over your emotions
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Empathize.
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Do not punish them for actions they did not control.
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Give them time.
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Encourage positive reinforcement and not negative punishment.