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Bringing Baby Home
Bringing your baby home is one of life’s most unforgettable moments — a mix of joy, nerves, exhaustion, and love that fills every corner of your home and heart. Whether you’re a first-time parent or a seasoned one, those first few days and weeks can feel overwhelming. I am here to help you feel calm, confident, and supported through it all.
Here are some important things to know when welcoming your little one home:
Some parents are over the moon. Others feel anxious, weepy, or even unsure about bonding. This is normal. Hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, and a huge life transition can stir up a swirl of emotions. Be gentle with yourself — however you’re feeling is valid.
💡 Nest Tip: Lean on your village. Reach out to your postpartum doula, midwife, or support group when you need to talk or ask for help.
Newborns aren’t born with a manual (sadly), and just like you’re learning to care for them, they’re adjusting to life outside the womb. Expect cluster feeding, unpredictable sleep, and lots of cuddles. It’s all part of the fourth trimester.
💡 Nest Tip: Keep skin-to-skin time a daily ritual. It helps regulate baby’s temperature, heartbeat, and calms both of you.
Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or a mix of both — feeding is a relationship. It can take time to establish, and it’s okay to ask for support.
💡 Nest Tip: Reach out for help early – gentle chiropractic care can often help with latching difficulties after a tricky birth or I can refer you to a trusted IBCLC for more complicated issues.
Forget the pressure to clean the house, entertain visitors, or get back to “normal.” This time is sacred. It’s not about bouncing back — it’s about bonding, healing, and adjusting.
💡 Nest Tip: Limit visitors if needed, accept meals or help, and give yourself full permission to rest. Have a plan before baby’s birth and make sure family are aware of your wishes.
Newborns sleep often, but not always when you’d like. They don’t yet understand the difference between day and night, and waking frequently is biologically normal.
💡 Nest Tip: Sleep when you can, share night duties if you have a partner, and consider safe co-sleeping options if that fits your family.
Whether you had a vaginal or caesarean birth, your body is recovering. Don’t ignore signs of pain, excessive bleeding, or emotional distress. Postpartum care is just as important as prenatal care.
💡 Nest Tip: Book in for a postpartum chiropractic check – achy shoulders from breastfeeding, uncomfortable sleeping and pelvic alignment after birth can all improve with gentle chiropractic care.
There will be moments of self-doubt. Maybe you’ll Google more than you ever thought possible. But trust me — you’re doing better than you think. Babies don’t need perfect parents — they need responsive, loving ones.
You are doing a great job.
If you’re preparing to bring baby home (or already have), I’d love to support you. Reach out to chat or book a postnatal visit with me to create a nurturing start for your new family.
