First Time Mum - Feeling Stressed & Worried

[aliciaisabella]

Hi Mums,

This is my first pregnancy.

I feel like I have no idea what to do, not do and have absolutely no clue on how to be a mum once this baby is born.

I am excited but nervous and feel like my whole world is about to change.

What are your tips, important things, things you wish you'd known, how you planned your life after finding out

[maw4389]

You should maybe look into taking some parenting classes or buying some "what to expect" books. Lots of information out there.

[karebear6978]

If you are nervous just go and find a variety of books. There are so many parenting styles u may want to read a couple and find one that aligns with your values and morals.  Luckily the first few months just consist of eating, pooping, sleeping and bathing.

[sweetracergirl]

Classes are awesome! I loved them with my first. I'm on #4 pregnancy! After my classes though, it all came so natural to me!

[Priscilla1989]

The minute you hold your baby everything makes sense. When I had my first daughter I was so young. Seventeen. I already felt like I failed her. I had no idea what to do. When I held her all my fears went away and it made sense. There is no way to honestly be completely prepared. Sometimes things just happen & when they do you'll stop at nothing to make it right. Good luck and enjoy mommyhood. It's the greatest thing to ever happen to me. ♡

[Lee86lee]

When I became a mom it seems like a light bulb just clicked on. I just step up and did what I thought was right. Your not going to do everything perfectly they say your first child is trial and error child. By your second child you learn more and more. There are so many assistance you can get to help with ur baby. Don't worry so much you are going to be just find. Just always remember baby first in all that you do.

[dianaexoh]

Figuring out how to be a mother will happen on it's own. I'd wished I had known more about postpartum care.
Easing pain when my milk came in, keeping up milk supply, things to help vaginal discomfort, the toll that being too active shortly after birth could have, etc. I was young and deluded myself into thinking things would be almost normal the second I had my son. Certainly not the case.

[Masoak]

From my experience (third baby on the way)
The minute ur baby is born you'll just know...ur motherly natural instincts will kick in :) as long as ur baby is well loved, fed and cleaned you shouldn't have a problem! Congrats to you!