26 Tips For New Moms, Part II
by SusieQ Wong-Benjamin
There are many lessons that new mothers-to-be can learn from other new moms! Work It Out Baby has found the perfect doctor and new mom, Amber Brody, MD, who candidly shares some important information for all new mommies! Keep in mind that pregnancy and post-partum experiences are different for everyone and always consult your medical care provider with any questions or concerns.
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Dr. Amber Brody is a physician in Family & Geriatric Medicine & Assistant Clinical Professor of the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and at the Touro College College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Brody shared with Work It Out Baby twenty-six (26) tips that new moms need to know after giving birth.
Dr. Brody, says “YES! I’ve found a few necessary tips that I must pass on. The majority of tips I have gathered are from fellow moms who are friends, family, or work colleagues of mine and also from a few books I’ve read.”
26 Things to Know After Giving Birth!
Tips 1-13 were published recently in #Not62 – 26 Tips For A New Mom, Part 1.
14. Put the diaper cream in the perianal space without actually entering their anus. This is where skin breakdown is most likely to occur because of moisture from the wipes being trapped there.
15. Have medications ready such as acetaminophen, gripe water, simethicone, colic herbal solution, saline nasal mist, ointment, diaper cream or ointment to prevent diaper rash, and diaper cream or ointment to treat diaper rash.
16. Take the breastfeeding class offered at the hospital. Breastfeeding really is best.
17. Have lanolin for your nipples and pack it in your hospital bag. Three days into breastfeeding (or less), you may want to give up. It takes almost three weeks until your nipples stop hurting at every latch. After that, it becomes painless and second nature and highly rewarding.
18. Co-sleeping happens! A newborn wants to hear your heart and your breathing sounds and feel your skin. My daughter would not sleep anywhere but on my chest for several weeks. Do your research on sleep; however remember: studies have shown that the “Back IS Best.”
19. Have at least six nursing bras ready for when you come home from hospital. Wear them 24/7. At night wear a sleep nursing bra or tank top.
20. A few grooming tips to live by: cut your nails, no earrings, or necklaces, file baby’s nails, hair in a ponytail.
21. Clean between baby’s fingers, toes, and skin folds. You’ll be surprised what you find. I use dry baby wash along with microfiber baby washcloths. There is no need to shampoo their hair often. A wet washcloth will clean his or her hair just fine.
22. Barley is great for breast milk. Look up its multiple sources. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.
23. Learn to use your non-dominant arm. The baby will be occupying your dominant one.
24. Have paper plates and plastic cups stocked. This time in your life should be spent with your baby, not doing dishes.
25. Yes, you may have spider veins and/or varicose veins, and/or stretch marks. Wear them with pride! You are a part of the Mom Club now.
26. No new mom can go it alone. Take the time to join support groups online or in person, or create your own support group.
Dr. Brody is currently seeing patients in the Urgent Care setting at the Duane Reade Walk-In Medical Group on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
SusieQ Wong-Benjamin, your Armed Celebrity Fitness Trainer, is a certified fitness personal trainer and owner of SusieQFitLife and Work It Out Baby.
The above information is not designed to and does not furnish medical advice, treatment, professional diagnosis, opinion or services to you or to others. Do not use the above information in place of your medical provider’s care. If you have medical questions or concerns, please consult your medical provider. Dr. Brody is not liable for any diagnosis, information, advice, or treatment you acquire via this site or publication.
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