New Fathers Should Never Be Intimidated By His Newborn Baby
Dads are important to their babies too
Dads are important to their babies too. However, they are often the forgotten half of parenting and have little supportive resources. There are a few things a new dad should keep in mind.
Dads need not fear their little ones. Babies are pretty hearty little things and are ready to be held and played with by an eager father. A new father should not hesitate to pick up his baby.
Communicate your feelings with you wife. Mothers are not the only ones who can have mood fluctuations when their lives change so dramatically. This has been confirmed by recent research.
A new dad needs to be as aware as a new mom of the symptoms of post partum depression. If this sets in professional care will be needed. Post partum depression can be suffered by men as well.
Breastfeeding mothers need a husband's support. Breastfeeding is very important to a baby's health. Those mothers who have gotten support from their husbands will stick with it longer.
Look for the positive of what you can do to help with the baby. Breastfeeding is the only thing of limits for obvious reasons. This leaves a whole lot of things like diaper changes, cleaning, and calming a fussy baby.
Dads need to know they can ask for assistance with basic to more complicated needs when it comes to taking care of the baby. This help can come from family or friends or even from professionals such as psychologists and lactation consultants.
The first few weeks after the birth of a baby are a time of recovery for the mother. Keep this in mind and give her extra support and patience during this time. This is a great time to add a little romantic flair.
Parenting is not easy but do your best to be prepared.