My advice for new moms
Don’t feel like you have to be “brave” and not get that pain relief during labor. It’s available for a reason.
Don’t feel like a failure if you ended up getting an epidural.
Don’t boast if you made it through without an epidural.
Don’t feel pressured to breastfeed. Fed is best. Breastfeeding isn’t for everyone. It’s tough.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Whether it just be someone watch the baby while you shower or get some sleep. Or even if it’s asking for the baby to stay a night so you can catch up on housework or even just to get some rest. It’s perfectly okay to need time to adjust and to ask for help.
Don’t be afraid to ask your fellow mom friends for advice. I can almost guarantee they’ll love to give it to you and will be the least judgmental.
Don’t stress so much. You’re going to do the best you know how and your baby will turn out wonderful and will appreciate you so, so much.
Don’t forget to take care of yourself.
Thank your mom or whoever raised you, because you’ll come to learn this is one of the toughest things you’ll ever do, but also one of the most rewarding.
