Babies...How Hard Can They Be?

Surviving the First Year

De: Michele Bryan

Narrado por: Bethany L. Swafford

How to handle and nurture a newborn to help them grow healthy and happy?

Are you an expectant parent who’s scared of how you will raise your newborn? Are you overwhelmed by the thought of the challenges of a first-time parent? Have you just given birth to your first baby, and you’re frustrated because you don’t know what to do? You are not weak. Your anxiety and insecurity about taking care of your first baby are normal. Almost every mother experiences them.

You may also have extreme fatigue and emotional outbursts. You don’t know where to begin…from changing your baby’s diaper to putting them to sleep and feeding them.

“Will I ever be able to handle everything?”

“How long can I bear with this almost nonstop crying?”

“Can I really be a good parent?”

Managing the daily routine with your baby may not be easy, but it is definitely achievable. By pursuing, you will be able to overcome the challenges that will come with it. You will go through a period of adjustment as you deal with the changes your little one brings. But don’t worry, this is just a season—it will come to pass.

Taking care of your baby is hard but rewarding. Sooner or later, you will feel a stronger connection between you and your baby, and experience the overflowing joy of having them in your life. So, keep going. Embrace the season. You’ll eventually see the fruit of your hard work. You can’t help but stare at the beauty of your baby and can’t imagine yourself without them.

You just need to equip yourself with the practical tips that will help you with this challenging but fulfilling stage of your life as a first-time parent.

In Babies…How Hard Can They Be?, you will discover:

• Over 17 truths about becoming a new parent—prepare yourself for these!
• How to prepare yourself for childbirth and labor…and what your partner can do to support you
• How to help your baby develop self-control, even if they don’t understand your words
• What postpartum depression is—and seven strategies to overcome it
• How your partner can help you deal with postpartum depression
• Three ways to put your baby to sleep and help them develop healthy sleep habits
• The importance of bonding and soothing to your baby’s mental and emotional health
• How often your baby should eat…and how to get on a feeding schedule
• The best way to get your baby to calm down
• Five signs your baby is tired (hint: crying is just one of them)
• How to nurture your baby’s mental and emotional health to prepare them for the next coming years

And, much more.

Even if you don’t want to hire a caregiver, you can definitely apply these tips by yourself while getting emotional support from loved ones. Even if you’re a single parent, you will be able to handle a newborn and strengthen your bond with them. No obstacle can beat love and commitment—these will only fuel you to do whatever it takes to raise a healthy, happy baby!

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