My baby will be a week old tomorrow and I’m struggling with anxiety. I’m so worried something bad is gonna happen to him. I’m terrified of SIDS and although I take every precaution I know of to keep him safe, I just can’t shake the anxiety that something is gonna happen to him while he sleeps. I hate night time because I don’t want to go to sleep in case something bad happens. I’m also terrified to swaddle my babe because I’m scared he is going to roll over and suffocate. He can already get himself onto his side.

Are these feelings and worries normal? If so, how do I manage them?