Baby Preparation

 

Well-being maintenance:

• Maintenance of a healthy diet and regular physical activity allow for relaxation and coping with stress

• Identify support groups in the local community for extra help

 

Preparing for role:

• Use support networks or experienced individuals for education about role preperation i.e. knowing what to do when baby is unsettled, crying etc.

• Discussing parenting roles and discpline with partner

 

Fulfilling responsibilities: 

• ​Put up safety gates at the bottom and top of stairs

• Install fire detectors

• Make sure the food given to child is properly prepared, suitable to their age and diet

• Make sure bedding conforms to the latest guidelines to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 

 

Quick Relaxation Tips 

• Stay calm and keep your breathing steady and quiet

• Do long breathe-in-and-outs, relaxing your facial muscles and shoulders

• Relax your entire body.

• This will releave a lot of stress in a short period of time.