First time mama tips?

Question

Anybody have any first time mama tips for this nervous mama?
I never had a mama growing up or a mother like figure to ask questions too.
Any advice for newborns, postpartum care, what to expect? 
Anything u recommend i buy or have on hand?
Thanks in advance!

Answer

The best advice for recovery I got was from my midwife who told me basically not to move for 3 days after birth, and that’s what I did, I laid in bed and nursed for 3 days, barely moved, husband was my servant 😂 but I attribute my easy/fast recovery to that, my midwife said most people do too much the first few days and by the time they realize they need to rest they’ve already slowed the healing down, she said even walking up a flight of stairs is too much. I had a 3rd degree tear and can honestly say my recovery was a breeze. I know that’s not realistic for everyone, it won’t even be for me this time around with a 2 year old to take care of but I’m going to try to be as immobile as possible for the first few days so I can be up and about fast. Best advice I received for breastfeeding was from my L&D nurse “it’s called breastfeeding, not nipple feeding” 😂 stick as much of that boob in there as you can for a nice deep latch to avoid pain. And “watch the baby not the clock” research hunger cues and try to pay attention to your babies cues, feed when baby is hungry not necessarily on a schedule, the more your nurse the better your supply will be. For newborn-hood just lean into it, baby wants mom and pretty much only mom, don’t fight it, don’t research how to fix it, it won’t last long.

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Carry small trash bags in your diaper bag for blowouts!  If you plan to try to salvage the clothes you don't want them rolling around in your diaper bag stinking and making a mess. Its great to have a bag to tie them up in. Carry a couple extra tops in your car for when you get spit up on or peed on!  It happens girl, just roll with it!

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I would get a postpartum belly wrap. I didn’t do it with my first and regret it. I had loose skin after a few months so this time I will get a postpartum belly wrap. 
Take a breastfeeding class if you plan on breastfeeding. It helps so much! You can’t imagine.

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Dont be scared to ask for help. Understand that it will be an adjustment but you transition into it over time. Dont let facades of everything coming naturally burden you. I had never heard of PPD and realize now I had it bad. I was embarrassed to discuss it with anyone. I felt alone. Things got easier though and that was 8 years ago!.

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