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It’s easy to feel frustrated when you’re about to become a parent, particularly when you’re bombarded with advice from all directions. So, to get you started and give you the confidence you need to accept your new job, we’ve gathered this helpful guide of fast tips from parents and experts

  1. Figure out what works for you: As I previously said, new mothers are constantly bombarded with suggestions. Some of it is positive, and others are pessimistic. Like some would want you to buy baby knitwear and the other a onesie. But make sure to make your choices on what your baby feels comfortable in. Many people urged me to take a nap while my baby was asleep.
  2. I’m sure that’s sound advice for other people, but I’ve never been much of a napper, so napping while Little J slept wasn’t a smart idea for me. So figure out which advice fits best for you and ignore the others.  Accept it, and don’t be bothered if any suggestion isn’t for you.
  3. Learn to not get overwhelmed: Yes, your kid is fine, and you clearly don’t want them to get sick, but sanitizing your hands any time you turn a door handle is overkill. Try to rest a bit and keep the kid safe from sick people. Most mothers  still struggle with this, because if the infant lies indoors all day every day, their immune system will not develop and they will get sick more often. So be wise, but not too overprotective and obsessive.
  4. It’s okay if things don’t go as planned, embrace the mess: You don’t really get all things done, like you had planned. Some days tend to stretch on indefinitely, and when your husband gets home, your house can resemble a pile of garbage, with laundry strewn about. You would have to order pizza on those days. And it’s not like it’s a big deal. You’re a mother. You’re bringing in a lot of time and progressing. It’s fine if you don’t have everything on your to-do list on a given day. As long as your baby has a clean muslin wrap and diapers, you’re good to go. Don’t forget you created a person, and you’re incredible.
  5. It’s completely normal to ask for help, nobody has it all figured out: Ask for support if you’re feeling depressed by being at home all day with your tiny little boy. Invite an acquaintance or family member to come over and assist you. If you need someone to come over for a few minutes so you can pee or snack without having to hold your baby, just ask! It’s perfectly acceptable to need assistance. You’re new to motherhood, and it’s not something that everyone becomes an expert at immediately or even after some time for that matter.
  6. Nothing makes a mama more happy than sufficient sleep: Also, don’t feel bad if you like napping. Babies are beautiful, and you love them with all your heart, but I believe God made naps so that we could take breaks in the day. I am fortunate in that both of my children sleep at the same time in the afternoon, and I relish those two hours. Enjoy nap time when it lasts because it’s one of the few occasions during the day that you can do something without carrying an infant or being distracted.
  7. Pay attention to yourself: Be mindful that postpartum depression affects a large number of women. Step outside the condition to consider what is wrong if you don’t like doing something, aren’t as comfortable as you expected to be with your new kid, don’t feel like talking to friends, or have been down for more than two weeks. Get support as soon as possible before things worsen. It’s nothing to be ashamed of, and more women than you realize suffer from postpartum depression. So pay attention to yourself, and if you believe you’re suffering from PPD, get treatment.

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I am Andrea Micheal, a post-graduate in humanities and communications, and an inquisitive person who loves writing. I’m working for Tiny Twig and my forte is digital marketing and everything that has to do with phones and screens. I am someone who believes that one person can make a change, and that’s precisely why I took up writing, which is the best tool to communicate these days. I have a decade of experience in writing and marketing, and I still find myself learning new things about it, which I want to share with my readers.

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