10 Pieces Of Advice For New Moms, By Moms
Motherhood is both exhilarating and exhausting. That’s we’ve compiled a few gems of advice for new moms, by moms. Read on for the moms of Reddit’s stand-out tips for when you bring your bundle of joy home.
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I Feel Like I Am Failing as a Mother and Nothing Is Going to Plan: Advice?
“I feel like I’m failing. I have a 10-day old baby. He cries when he wakes up (really gassy) and during diaper changes. The doctor just put him on acid reflux meds (hoping they help)…”
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New Parents: How Do You Find Time to Be Intimate with Your Partner?
A mom writes in asking for advice about intimacy after giving birth. This new mom welcomed her daughter just over a month ago via C-section. Now that six weeks have passed, she says her husband, who has been understanding, has started pushing for intimacy. She’s up for it sometimes, but with the new baby schedule, she is finding it a struggle. She wants to hear from other moms about how they found time to be intimate with their partners so soon after a new baby.
What Size Diapers Should I Stock Up On Ahead of the Arrival of My Baby?
A mom writes in asking for advice about diapers. She is 28-weeks pregnant and wants to know what size diapers she should stock up on for her newborn baby. She says that she is “measuring big,” and is therefore curious if maybe the better path would be to buy more diapers in a larger size. The community comes through with some very good diaper advice below.
How Do I Get My Newborn to Sleep Anywhere Other Than My Arms?
A mom writes in asking for advice about her newborn daughter. She says her daughter refuses to sleep anywhere other than in her arms or right next to her in bed. This mom had a C-section, so sleeping with her daughter in the bed next to her causes discomfort, pain, and ultimately doesn’t really allow mom to sleep. She has tried absolutely everything, but baby won’t sleep on her own. Any advice?
How Long Does It Normally Take for a New Mom’s Partner to Step Up and Start Helping Out with Baby?
A new mom writes in with a question: When did other mothers notice their boyfriends, husbands, or partners start helping