What to Expect in the First Weeks with Your Newborn

Pregnancy Podcast

Vanessa Merten

Newborn, Parent, Homebirth, Vbac, Kids & Family, Doula, Firsttimemom, Midwife, Pregnancy, Doctor, Parenting, Pregnant, Vanessamerten, Physician, Csection, Prenatalcare, Breastfeeding, Naturalbirth, Nursing, Birthcenter, Family, Baby, Hospitalbirth, Health, Obgyn, Research, Trimester, Expecting, Labor, Mom, Diet, Dad, Birth

4.5 • 948 Ratings

🗓️ 8 December 2024

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

Bringing your baby home is a joyous milestone but can also feel overwhelming. In this episode, we explore what to expect during the first few weeks at home with your newborn. Gain practical tips for essential tasks like breastfeeding, diapering, umbilical cord care, soothing techniques, and bathing basics. We also cover critical topics, including postpartum recovery, SIDS prevention, and strategies to keep your baby healthy. Whether you’re a first-time parent or welcoming another child, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to navigate these early weeks confidently.

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0:00.0	You are listening to the pregnancy podcast with Vanessa Merton.
0:10.6	Hello, thank you for tuning into the pregnancy podcast. In today's episode, we're talking about
0:17.7	what to expect in the first weeks with your newborn.
0:26.0	Bringing your baby home is so exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming.
0:31.2	In this episode, we're going to take a look at what to expect during the first few weeks at home. Gain practical tips for essential tasks like breastfeeding, diapering, caring for your baby's umbilical cord,
0:40.8	soothing techniques,
0:42.0	and basics on bathing.
0:43.8	Plus,
0:44.3	we're going to cover really important topics like postpartum recovery,
0:48.9	SIDS prevention,
0:50.4	and strategies to keep your baby healthy.
0:53.2	Whether you're a first-time parent or you're welcoming another child into your family,
0:58.6	this episode is going to give you the knowledge that you need to navigate the early weeks with confidence.
1:05.2	You can find the complete article and all of the resources for this episode at
1:10.6	Pregnancypod podcast.com slash newborn.
1:15.7	As soon as you find out you're pregnant, you have tons of questions. The good news is there is an
1:22.1	episode of the pregnancy podcast with the answers you're looking for. You're currently listening to the public feed,
1:29.1	which means you will hear advertisements and have access to the last year of episodes.
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