Our baby Orion made it yesterday ! 2nd baby to be born in our county on New Year’s Day!! Induced and Born at 39.5 weeks 8lbs 7oz. Has anyone else have an overwhelming amount of intrusive thoughts after birth ?
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2 Apr 2024
Baby is Born! What happens right after birth?
Baby is born! What happens right after birth?
Congratulations, Mama! 🎉 You've made it through the incredible journey of pregnancy, and now it's time to welcome your precious bundle of joy into the world.
As you prepare for this magical moment, let's explore what happens right after birth, so you can feel informed and empowered.
Meeting Your Little Wonder 🌟
The moment your baby is born is nothing short of miraculous.
After months of anticipation, you finally get to lay eyes on your tiny creation.
As the medical team assists with the delivery, your little one is placed directly on your chest for skin-to-skin contact.
This intimate bonding time is not only emotionally fulfilling but also has important benefits for both you and your baby.
Taking the First Breath 🌬️
As soon as your baby enters the world, they'll take their very first breath. It's an awe-inspiring moment!
The transition from receiving oxygen through the umbilical cord to breathing independently triggers a remarkable reflex.
Your baby's lungs will expand, filling with air for the first time.
This initiates a series of physiological changes as they adjust to life outside the womb.
Cord Clamping and Cutting ✂️
Shortly after birth, the medical team will clamp and cut the umbilical cord. This cord, which provided essential nutrients and oxygen to your baby throughout pregnancy, is no longer needed.
The process is quick and painless, allowing your baby to begin their journey as an independent little being.
In some cases, delayed cord clamping is practiced, allowing for a few extra minutes of blood flow from the placenta to the baby, which can have potential health benefits.
Apgar Score and Health Assessments 👶🩺
Within the first few minutes after birth, your baby will undergo a series of health assessments to ensure they are thriving.
One of the most common evaluations is the Apgar score, a quick assessment of the baby's overall well-being.
This includes evaluating their heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, reflexes, and skin color.
It helps healthcare providers determine if any immediate interventions or additional support is needed.
Bonding and First Feeding 🤱🍼
After the initial assessments, it's time for that magical first feeding!
Whether you choose to breastfeed or bottle-feed, this special moment strengthens the bond between you and your baby.
Your body is equipped with the remarkable ability to produce colostrum, the nutrient-rich first milk.
This liquid gold is packed with antibodies and essential nutrients, providing your baby with a strong start in life.
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Kiona snowden
28 Oct 2023
Is it okay my mommy has thoughts of having another child right after birth ?!?!?! 😒
Snowjane
Girl, same! My son is only 8 weeks old and I want another baby! He's just growing too fast 🥲
27 Mar 2024
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Kiona snowden
Seriously growing so fast right before our eyes 🥺
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Tashawna Shaepard
10 Sep 2023
It's been 5 years since I had a baby. I forgot, how long do the baby supposed to not come outside after birth? An is anyone going to let family an friends come over to see there baby after baby is born?
Tania
I waited 6 weeks when I had my son. I mean we went outside for walks when he was a few weeks to get fresh air but no company. I like the 6 weeks just because baby's immune system is so fragile. and covid hit hard back in 2020 when they shut everything down so we stayed inside. It's hitting hard in my area again. Whatever you feel is best for you and baby and don't let anyone make you feel bad about YOUR decision. It's your baby❤️
27 Mar 2024
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Keisha
I wait a month
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Blocked user
10 Jun 2023
Do you have to wait to get pregnant right after a birth? Asking for the future plans. 🫶🏻
Fay
I think the “recommended” time to wait is 18 months but from what I’ve seen a lot of people don’t, and are still usually fine. I think it depends on the person and perhaps some factors like if it was a c section, risk factors, healing, age etc but I would ask the doctor to be sure 🥰
27 Mar 2024
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Stephanie
It’s best to let your body heal… but it happens. My kids are 13 months apart to the day
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Gloria
27 May 2023
Ladies what prints are you looking into after your baby is born? #mom #birth control
Jasmine H
Nexplanon me again please
27 Mar 2024
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Gloria
what's that
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Aheryka
8 Dec 2022
Am I the only one who doesn't want visitors after giving birth? Am I a bad person because I don't want any family or friends to come visit us in our home till 3 weeks after baby is born? Cause I don't think I am🤷♀️
Mayra
I haven’t had anyone visiting and my baby is 6 weeks going on 7 there is a lot of crap going on plus I don’t have the patience to deal with anyone right now especially not having anyone over to treat or clean after the visit 😂😂🫣🫣🫣
27 Mar 2024
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M4M4B34R
It's your choice thee flu, rsv and covid going around baby's immune system just starting your not a bad person I only want the grandparents and my bf and my step son around baby girl when she comes absolutely no kissing mask on hands and arms clean my sister will NOT be around my child at the beginning because she smokes and severe asthma runs in both family sides
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mya
2 Nov 2022
Has any mom gotten on birth control right after they had given birth and went to their 6 week check up , if so what method and has it caused any problems with trying to conceive again?
Stephanie
Nope your fertile as can be even if you get on bc once you stop it.. it won't take long to get pregnant again
27 Mar 2024
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Miranda
25 Oct 2022
What do they call babies that are born after dealing with infertility? it’s not a rainbow baby is it?
Khadijah
i think a rainbow baby is a baby after miscarriage
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Fabian
There ls No Term For Babies Born After Infertility. A Rainbow Baby Is A Baby Born After A Loss.
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Alissa
3 Jul 2022
Anyone else be searching what the birth would be like if your baby was born this early after you turn into a new week or is it just me 😂 I just wanna know what to expect if my baby comes early 🥺
Alexis
I do it all the time
27 Mar 2024
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Darlene
Every week!
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Valerie
8 Jun 2022
So when my baby is born She has to get a shunt to get the fluid out. I want to be able to be there for her when that happens if they allow me. They can’t say no to that right. They’re literally doing surgery on her brain right after she’s born and that scares me.
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