After nine months of waiting, wondering and anticipating, that sweet-smelling bundle of cuteness is in your arms. Your baby is finally here! Now is the time to start the bonding process with the newest member of your family. Keep in mind, those feelings of love and attachment don\u2019t always happen automatically but sometimes take time to grow over the weeks and months ahead.<\/p>\n
He or She will be able to lift their head briefly when placed on their tummy. He or She will also be able to focus on objects that are within 8 to 15 inches away (distance your face will be when you\u2019re gazing at him or her).<\/p>\n
The most noticeable of newborn behaviors will be those built in relexes. For exmple rooting reflex (when his or her cheek is stroked he or\u00a0 she will turn in that direction), which helps baby locate the breast or bottle, and the sucking reflex (ensuring baby gets those feeds at the breast or bottle).<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t be surprised if your baby seems very sleepy. Possibly designed to give newborns a chance to recover from the exhausting work of being born. He or She will have longer periods of wakefulness as the weeks progress.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t be alarmed to learn that your baby will weigh on average 5 to 10 percent less upon discharge from the hospital or birthing center than she did at birth. What\u2019s up with the downturn? Several factors come into play, including your own diet and weight, both before and during pregnancy. If you\u2019re overweight, you may have a heavier baby. If you don\u2019t get enough nutrients while you\u2019re pregnant, your baby may be smaller.<\/p>\n
Another factors that can play a role include your prenatal health; your own birth weight and genetics. Whether your baby is a boy or a girl, baby boy tend to be heavier. If this is your firstborn, they tend to be smaller than subsequent children. If\u00a0 your baby is a twin or triplet, multiples tend to be smaller than singletons.<\/p>\n
Baby just losing fluid, which is normal right after delivery and because baby doesn\u2019t need a lot of food right now. However within 10 to 14 days, baby will be back up to their birth weight, if not over. Your pediatrician will monitor your baby\u2019s weight at well-baby checkups, most likely at 1, 2 and 4 weeks of age. Many nursing or new-mommy support groups have baby scales, so you can get a quick read.<\/p>\n
Jaundice occurs in 60 percent of all babies, typically showing up two to three days after birth and lasting a week to 10 days.<\/p>\n
It will goes away on its own or sometimes with mild treatment with no side effects. It is important to watch for the telltale signs especially since the condition may not develop until after you bring your baby home from the hospital and seek treatment if necessary. Jaundice often appears on the face first and then spreads to the rest of the baby’s body.<\/p>\n
A good way to check is to place your baby in natural sunlight and gently press her forehead and nose with your fingers. As for black and brown-skinned babies, the yellowing may be visible only in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. If the skin appears yellow where you made the impressions, call your doctor. The doctor will probably want to examine your baby and take a blood sample to determine the levels of bilirubin in the blood.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"