Everyone talks about bonding. What does it really mean ?
Bonding refers to the feeling parents have for their young baby-an emotional tug. It can start before birth when you see her on an ultrasound scan or feel her kick. It can also happen when you hear her heartbeat during a prenatal check. Many parents say they feel love for their baby as soon as she is born-but bonding doesn’t always happen this quickly.
Some babies are small while others are chubby. Many have very little hair, but a few have lots. The shape of their heads can vary, too, depending on the length of the mother’s labor and the method of delivery
What Will My Newborn Baby Look Like ?
In the first few days, a baby has some distinct physical features that can look alarming to a new parent. Don’t panic. Some of what may seem to you to be peculiarities or even defects are really normal features that will change as your baby matures.
Why is my baby so blotchy ?
A newborn baby’s circulation is not fully developed. Because blood can “pool” in one part of the body, her upper half may look paler. Stork marks-red or purplish V-shaped marks on the back of the neck (occasionally elsewhere, especially the eyelids)-may be seen. Don’t worry; they are harmless and will fade. Read more »
In the hospital, a doctor examines your baby before you go home to ensure that she is well and to rule out physical abnormalities. At home births, the midwife or doctor examines her a few hours after birth.
What the doctor checks
Named after Dr. Virginia Apgar, this is a clinical assessment of your baby’s shortterm well-being at and soon after birth. The check is carried out by your doctor or midwife one minute after the birth and then usually again five minutes after birth (and more often if it’s necessary).
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