Handling increased demands on your time
The demands on your time increase as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Your baby will soon be crawling and grabbing at objects within reach. Your infant will also spend more time awake, demanding more of your time.
You probably have with many other demands on your time. For example, many women need to return to work outside the home when their baby is around 3 months old.
Even during stressful times, you can retain some control over your life and relationships.
Support groupsWhether you find them through your family, church, social circle, community center or on the Internet, support groups can help you gain emotional support and practical suggestions from people in similar situations. Such connections also can help you find the right child care, physician or nurse practitioner for your child.
Time for yourselfMany parents feel isolated by the demands of a new baby. You need to make time to renew your own energy and to maintain friendships outside of your family.
Time for your partnerA good relationship with your partner will strengthen and sustain you through the difficult adjustments of a new infant. This includes taking time to talk, share feelings and enjoy a healthy sexual relationship.
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Pregnancy Condition Center: Your recovery
Source: Childrens Hospitals and Clinics
First published: 05/07/2001
Last updated: 05/26/2006
Reviewed by: Robert Segal, MD, associate vice chief, pediatrics, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
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