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          2. Rest!                                            6. Read reviews on products
          People usually don’t take this seriously enough. My mother always   This will give you real insight. Also, help a mother out and give
          tells me not to be a martyr; it doesn’t do anyone any good. I’m sure   reviews on products you’ve used.
          you’ve  heard  the  saying,  "Happy  mommy,  happy  baby!".  Rest  is
          the only way you can recover from giving birth. Sleep when your   7. Take time for your partner, but not now
          baby sleeps. Don’t be tempted to tidy up or have people over; that   Set up a date once a month to start. Pick the time of day that’s the
          can wait. And for the Dads, going back to work and still trying to   easiest with the baby. Just go out for breakfast or lunch, or a short
          function on little sleep is hard. It is important for you to prioritise   walk and catch up with each other.
          correctly.
                                                              8. Eat well
          3. Drink a lot                                      Now is not the time for fancy diets and fads, especially if you’re
          Drink lots of water. Dehydration can make you feel even   breastfeeding. You need wholesome, fresh foods and a variety of
          more lethargic and exhausted than you already are. If you are   foods. Rule of thumb – don’t eat anything your Granny doesn’t
          breastfeeding, feeling  thirsty  will  be a  normal  sensation  for  you.   recognise.
          If water gets a bit boring, try jungle juice. You can download the
          recipe from my website: https://www.michellelraymond.com/10-  9. Vitamins
          survival-tips-for-new-mothers/                      Your doctor or midwife will generally recommend supplements
                                                              like calcium, vitamin D and iron. Everybody is different. If you
          4. Ask for help                                     are unsure, speak to your health care professional first. This also
          It’s ok not to have all the answers. You may have been diligent   includes the Dads. Your health and well-being is just as important,
          at your prenatal classes, read all the books on early childhood   so don’t neglect yourself and your health.
          development, you  may  even  have  a natural  affinity  for babies.
          The truth is – nothing can prepare you for when it finally happens.   10. Don’t read too much
          Nothing!                                            Trust your instincts! They are your best guide.

          5. Buy second-hand                                  On that note, you are doing
          Babies are only expensive when you want them to be (unless they
          are ill or there are complications).                the best that you can. Keep it up!


          Here are some links to great second-hand goods online:
          Baby-Go-Round - www.babygoaround.co.za
          Pre-Loved items - www.facebook.com/groups/170032456941679 -
          FB Moms
          Yaga - www.yaga.co.za/category/kids/products




























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