steps to take after birth

Parenting is the process of taking care of a child from birth to adulthood.  The act of being a mother or father to someone. Parenting also called child rearing has to do with supporting and promoting the physical, emotional, social and financial wellbeing of a child.

 Parenting started from infancy, after nine month of pregnancy, delivery, labor and now you are a mother. There are things you need to keep through in order to give your child the desired love and caring it deserved.

 These tips can help first couple who are novice in child caring.

Asking for help from health expert:

As a new mother you need to consult past mothers, nurses, specialists, lactations consultant who can help you to get started. As a new mother, your body is not the same as that of your child, infant are weak and gullible, you have to know how to, hold, touch, burp and care for your new baby.

 At home you can hire a nanny or a young maid to help you for other errand jobs within your home. You need time for yourself to rest and your new born baby. You know just after birth you are as weak as your baby. This is why post natal care is of great important to both mother and infant.

 Feel free to consult other people, your relatives, neighbors can be of a great help to you especially if you are a new mother.

Handling the new born baby:

Infants are weak and fragile, their body and skin are very sensitive, and so here is what you should keep in mind before handling your infant.

·         Your hand must be clean or use hand sanitizers before touching your baby, infants has low immune system, therefore ensure that your hands or anyone who touches your baby is clean. This should include their clothing’s etc

·         Supporting your baby’s neck; be careful when doing so, hold the whole body, cradle the head and support the head when carrying the baby or laying it on the bed.

·          No shaking of babies or any vigorous play as their bodies and system is weak.

 Bonding and soothing techniques:

 Bonding is pleasurable   especially in the morning or down in the evening or after child bathing.  Bonding reconnect parent to their infant ant these make it a pleasure.  Bonding brings emotional response and closeness to   your baby just as cuddling dose in adult.

 in babies ,it brings about emotional growth and these also contribute to physical growth, as you know a not only in infant even  kids that lack affection[ love and bonding affection ]  looks malnourished and stunted , same also applies to infants. This is why child massage is advocated.

 What you need to know here is that infant are not strong, therefore be gentle and careful. Infant also love sounds, such as talking, singing, and babbling.  Babies love music also, babies rattles and music mobiles are great ways to stimulate your babies. When your little one is crying try singing. Some babies react to noise, light etc, if this case with your baby keep away light and noise from them or keep it moderate.

Diapering Dos and Don’ts

 You can use diapers or cloth depending on your income, no matter which you use your baby will dirty more than 6 diapers in a day therefore you have to budget for this.  Before putting the diaper on your baby ensure you follow these procedures:

·         It must be clean

·         A fasteners

·         Diaper ointment in case of rash on the baby

·          a warm water container

·         Diapers wipes or cotton balls

When the diaper is wet remove it gently and use the cotton balls or diaper wipes to clean your baby’s genitals and anus starting from  front to back  to affect infections. And reapply the diaper ointment before putting another one.  Each time ensure you baby is dry. Wash your hands clean anytime you change a diaper.