In the few minutes after birth, your newborn baby is stimulated to breathe, the amniotic fluid is dried off so they don't lose heat, and they are carefully observed during the transition process.
At this point, if all is going well, your newborn baby should be placed on your chest, preferably skin-to-skin. When your baby is born, they may not look exactly as you expected. If you have not spent much time around newborn babies up until this point, you may be downright surprised at their appearance. If your newborn baby was born vaginally, the shape of their head may be elongated. This is referred to as a "conehead. Skip to main content. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled.
Please turn on JavaScript and try again. Sleep and feeding are erratic at this stage. Your baby may be having their first growth spurt, having returned to their birth weight and then some.
Most babies will consume 16 to 24 ounces of breastmilk or formula each day during this time. Talk to your healthcare provider immediately if you are having trouble feeding or if you notice a decrease in wet or soiled diapers. Feeding and sleeping schedules are still inconsistent, but your baby will begin to refine its muscle control at this point. Most babies begin to lift their head and should have regular "tummy time" to help develop strength.
Your pediatrician will closely monitor your infant's weight and growth in the first few weeks of life to identify any early feeding problems. You've officially reached the end of the neonatal period.
For many parents, feeding and sleeping become more routine at this stage. Your baby may be responding to you more as their senses like hearing and vision develop. You may even begin to recognize patterns in the sounds and cries your baby makes. Expect another visit with your pediatrician at this point to review the baby's growth, discuss care for the next stages, and receive additional vaccinations.
Coping with the challenges of the neonatal period can be difficult. If you gave birth to your newborn, you will experience hormonal and physical challenges from the birth and any complications you may have had. Even parents who didn't give birth to their infants may struggle with sleep and feeding schedules or even bonding. Talk to your healthcare provider if you are struggling to care for your baby.
Be sure to establish a good support system before the birth, and don't be afraid to ask for help. Be aware of the signs of postpartum depression. Your pediatrician and the hospital should review basic newborn care with you and help you and your baby stay on track with growth and development.
The neonatal period is an exciting time when your baby starts to grow and you begin to bond with them, but it can also be challenging with the erratic sleeping and feeding schedules. Caring for a newborn while navigating new parenthood, feeding and sleep schedules, and life in general can be difficult.
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