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New carter’s  Baby Diaper Nappy Bag green /blue/ pink (CA3660) New carter’s Baby Diaper Nappy Bag green /blue/ pink (CA3660) Paypal US $40.99 20d 4h 7m
Baby Boom Places& Spaces Authentic Design Blue & Green Diaper Bag w/Changing Pad Baby Boom Places& Spaces Authentic Design Blue & Green Diaper Bag w/Changing Pad Paypal 0 Bid US $2.99 4d 14h 24m
New carter’s  Baby Diaper Nappy Bag green/ blue/ pink(CA3660) New carter’s Baby Diaper Nappy Bag green/ blue/ pink(CA3660) Paypal US $31.99 14d 3h 39m
COACH Leather Turquoise Blue White Green Baby Diaper Bag Purse SOHO Change Pad COACH Leather Turquoise Blue White Green Baby Diaper Bag Purse SOHO Change Pad Paypal US $299.99 29d 15h 33m
SASSY DIAPER SACK DISPENSER FRESH BABY POWDER SCENT SASSY DIAPER SACK DISPENSER FRESH BABY POWDER SCENT Paypal US $12.99 28d 11h 24m
Amy Michelle Lotus Poly Satin Diaper Bag   Charcoal Floral with Green Lining Amy Michelle Lotus Poly Satin Diaper Bag Charcoal Floral with Green Lining Paypal US $99.95 24d 52m
MUNCHKIN DIAPER BAG DISPENSER. ARM & HAMMER BAKING SODA MUNCHKIN DIAPER BAG DISPENSER. ARM & HAMMER BAKING SODA Paypal US $12.99 21d 7h 11m
Koala Baby Diaper Pins - 6 Pack - Blue and Green Koala Baby Diaper Pins - 6 Pack - Blue and Green Paypal US $2.99 20d 21h 33m
Bacati Retro Flowers Quilted Diaper Bag in Blue, Green and Chocolate  BIRFBMDB Bacati Retro Flowers Quilted Diaper Bag in Blue, Green and Chocolate BIRFBMDB Paypal US $59.99 17d 18h 56m
BLUE BROWN & GREEN DIAPER BAG SET HANDMADE CUSTOM W/ NAME OF YOUR CHOICE BLUE BROWN & GREEN DIAPER BAG SET HANDMADE CUSTOM W/ NAME OF YOUR CHOICE Paypal US $74.99 9d 8h 35m
BLUE BROWN & GREEN DIAPER BAG HANDMADE CUSTOM W/ NAME OF YOUR CHOICE BLUE BROWN & GREEN DIAPER BAG HANDMADE CUSTOM W/ NAME OF YOUR CHOICE Paypal US $44.99 9d 8h 34m
Elephant Paisley Pink Green Blue Hand Crafted UNIQUE Rag Quilt Diaper Bag Tote Elephant Paisley Pink Green Blue Hand Crafted UNIQUE Rag Quilt Diaper Bag Tote Paypal US $34.87 6d 3h 4m
9 in 1 DELUXE DIAPER BAG GIFT SET, Pink, Blue or Green 9 in 1 DELUXE DIAPER BAG GIFT SET, Pink, Blue or Green Paypal US $24.99 7d 6h 8m
WENDY BELLISSIMO DIAPER BAG PINK GREEN BLUE CAMO MICRO SUEDE EXCELLENT CONDITION WENDY BELLISSIMO DIAPER BAG PINK GREEN BLUE CAMO MICRO SUEDE EXCELLENT CONDITION Paypal US $15.95 6d 17h 11m
Amy Michelle Iris Poly Satin Diaper Bag   Charcoal Floral with Green Lining Amy Michelle Iris Poly Satin Diaper Bag Charcoal Floral with Green Lining Paypal US $99.95 6d 1h 56m
Brand new Ju Ju Be diaper bags.  Different colors and design availible! Brand new Ju Ju Be diaper bags. Different colors and design availible! Paypal US $40.00 5d 11h 9m
BABY CONNECTION DIAPER ALL IN ONE BAG GREEN/BLUE PLAID BABY CONNECTION DIAPER ALL IN ONE BAG GREEN/BLUE PLAID Paypal US $27.00 20h 14m
Blue & Green Damask Diaper Bag, Changing Pad & pouch Blue & Green Damask Diaper Bag, Changing Pad & pouch Paypal US $39.95 12h 33m
Wendy Bellissimo Diaper Bag, Brown Micro suede with Blue and green camo. Wendy Bellissimo Diaper Bag, Brown Micro suede with Blue and green camo. Paypal 0 Bid US $6.99 6d 14h 14m
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Green Blue Diaper
Green Blue Diaper
i have a 14 month old baby and when i changed her diaper today?


HER STOOL WAS A BRIGHT GREEN COLOR...ALMOST LOOKS LIKE A GREEN BLUE COLOR!!!CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHY THIS IS??

Some times it comes out green, some times it comes out black. Only worry when it has red (blood) in it. She may just be feeling under the weather, or it could be her diet over the past few days.

If you're very concerned, take her to the clinic. But most doctors will telly ou the same thing I did.



New carter’s  Baby Diaper Nappy Bag green /blue/ pink (CA3660) New carter’s Baby Diaper Nappy Bag green /blue/ pink (CA3660) Paypal US $40.99 20d 4h 7m
Baby Boom Places& Spaces Authentic Design Blue & Green Diaper Bag w/Changing Pad Baby Boom Places& Spaces Authentic Design Blue & Green Diaper Bag w/Changing Pad Paypal 0 Bid US $2.99 4d 14h 24m
New carter’s  Baby Diaper Nappy Bag green/ blue/ pink(CA3660) New carter’s Baby Diaper Nappy Bag green/ blue/ pink(CA3660) Paypal US $31.99 14d 3h 39m
COACH Leather Turquoise Blue White Green Baby Diaper Bag Purse SOHO Change Pad COACH Leather Turquoise Blue White Green Baby Diaper Bag Purse SOHO Change Pad Paypal US $299.99 29d 15h 33m
SASSY DIAPER SACK DISPENSER FRESH BABY POWDER SCENT SASSY DIAPER SACK DISPENSER FRESH BABY POWDER SCENT Paypal US $12.99 28d 11h 24m
Amy Michelle Lotus Poly Satin Diaper Bag   Charcoal Floral with Green Lining Amy Michelle Lotus Poly Satin Diaper Bag Charcoal Floral with Green Lining Paypal US $99.95 24d 52m
MUNCHKIN DIAPER BAG DISPENSER. ARM & HAMMER BAKING SODA MUNCHKIN DIAPER BAG DISPENSER. ARM & HAMMER BAKING SODA Paypal US $12.99 21d 7h 11m
Koala Baby Diaper Pins - 6 Pack - Blue and Green Koala Baby Diaper Pins - 6 Pack - Blue and Green Paypal US $2.99 20d 21h 33m
Bacati Retro Flowers Quilted Diaper Bag in Blue, Green and Chocolate  BIRFBMDB Bacati Retro Flowers Quilted Diaper Bag in Blue, Green and Chocolate BIRFBMDB Paypal US $59.99 17d 18h 56m
BLUE BROWN & GREEN DIAPER BAG SET HANDMADE CUSTOM W/ NAME OF YOUR CHOICE BLUE BROWN & GREEN DIAPER BAG SET HANDMADE CUSTOM W/ NAME OF YOUR CHOICE Paypal US $74.99 9d 8h 35m
BLUE BROWN & GREEN DIAPER BAG HANDMADE CUSTOM W/ NAME OF YOUR CHOICE BLUE BROWN & GREEN DIAPER BAG HANDMADE CUSTOM W/ NAME OF YOUR CHOICE Paypal US $44.99 9d 8h 34m
Elephant Paisley Pink Green Blue Hand Crafted UNIQUE Rag Quilt Diaper Bag Tote Elephant Paisley Pink Green Blue Hand Crafted UNIQUE Rag Quilt Diaper Bag Tote Paypal US $34.87 6d 3h 4m
9 in 1 DELUXE DIAPER BAG GIFT SET, Pink, Blue or Green 9 in 1 DELUXE DIAPER BAG GIFT SET, Pink, Blue or Green Paypal US $24.99 7d 6h 8m
WENDY BELLISSIMO DIAPER BAG PINK GREEN BLUE CAMO MICRO SUEDE EXCELLENT CONDITION WENDY BELLISSIMO DIAPER BAG PINK GREEN BLUE CAMO MICRO SUEDE EXCELLENT CONDITION Paypal US $15.95 6d 17h 11m
Amy Michelle Iris Poly Satin Diaper Bag   Charcoal Floral with Green Lining Amy Michelle Iris Poly Satin Diaper Bag Charcoal Floral with Green Lining Paypal US $99.95 6d 1h 56m
Brand new Ju Ju Be diaper bags.  Different colors and design availible! Brand new Ju Ju Be diaper bags. Different colors and design availible! Paypal US $40.00 5d 11h 9m
BABY CONNECTION DIAPER ALL IN ONE BAG GREEN/BLUE PLAID BABY CONNECTION DIAPER ALL IN ONE BAG GREEN/BLUE PLAID Paypal US $27.00 20h 14m
Blue & Green Damask Diaper Bag, Changing Pad & pouch Blue & Green Damask Diaper Bag, Changing Pad & pouch Paypal US $39.95 12h 33m
Wendy Bellissimo Diaper Bag, Brown Micro suede with Blue and green camo. Wendy Bellissimo Diaper Bag, Brown Micro suede with Blue and green camo. Paypal 0 Bid US $6.99 6d 14h 14m
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Taylors Toile Diaper Stacker in Blue


Taylors Toile Diaper Stacker in Blue


$90


Compliment your traditional decor with this functional diaper stacker. Part of the Taylors Toile collection, it features a pleasing mix of toile, gingham and striped cotton fabrics. Diaper stacker is also available in pink toile and green toile. Please speak to a Design Consultant for more information.

A&H Diaper Fresh Dispenser and Bags - Green / Blue


A&H Diaper Fresh Dispenser and Bags - Green / Blue


$5.49


Carry the A&H Diaper Fresh Bag Dispenser in your diaper bag, glove compartment, or your purse for convenient disposal of dirty diapers and messes anywhere you go. It also includes 24 bags infused with Arm & Hammer baking soda for natural and effective odor elimination that leaves a light lavender fragrance. Bag refills also available (sold separately).

A&H Diaper Fresh Dispenser and Bags - Blue / Green


A&H Diaper Fresh Dispenser and Bags - Blue / Green


$5.49


Carry the A&H Diaper Fresh Bag Dispenser in your diaper bag, glove compartment, or your purse for convenient disposal of dirty diapers and messes anywhere you go. It also includes 24 bags infused with Arm & Hammer baking soda for natural and effective odor elimination that leaves a light lavender fragrance. Bag refills also available (sold separately).

Bug Off Diaper Stacker


Bug Off Diaper Stacker


$36.99


How Cheerful Mixed and matched bright royal blue yellow and lime green bug prints are set of with an orange plaid contrast in this cute ensemble Also available in Toddler Bedding and Twin Bedding

Amanda Diaper Stacker


Amanda Diaper Stacker


$36


Bright flower prints in hues of pink white and blue coordinate with a trellis print with a pink and green print stripe border in this cheerful ensemble Also available in Toddler Bedding and Twin Bedding

bumGenius 30 Cloth Diaper - Blossom


bumGenius 30 Cloth Diaper - Blossom


$16.16


Cloth diapering used to involve folding, scary pins or a dizzying array of snaps. With bumGenius cloth diapers, it is just like using a disposable, but you don't throw it away! Just wash them and they're ready to go again. Experience the first cloth diaper loved by every-day people - like your babysitter, grandparents and even dad! The bumGenius one-size cloth diaper is the first cloth diaper to feature stretch-to-fit tabs (patent pending), making cloth diapering as easy and comfortable as using disposables.  3.0 Features: Includes newborn insert and one-size insert! Redesigned stretchy tabs - trimmer, yet snug and comfortable Wider slot - easier stuffing and removing insert New insert stopper - keeps clothes dry Return of the extra-small - fold down insert stopper for shorter rise Bundled with newborn insert - less bulk for little babies Grippier hook and loop - stays put and looks good Colors: Clementine - Bright Orange Moonbeam - Bright Blue Ribbit - Kelly Green Zinnia- Bright Pink Grasshopper - Soft Green Twilight - Soft Blue Blossom - Light Pink Butternut - Soft Yellow White - Classic White One Size Fits All! bumGenius one-size cloth diapers fit babies from 7 to 35 pounds. No more sorting by size or having to carry multiple diapers when going out. Three by three snap-downs on the front of the diaper (patent pending) adjust the rise as your baby grows. For newborns, fold down the insert stopper for an extra-small rise. Highly Absorbent Every bumGenius one-size cloth diaper includes the highly acclaimed Cotton Babies Microfiber Insert. If you are using this diaper on a small newborn (under 10 pounds), we recommend purchasing microfiber diaper doublers to use until your baby is a little bit bigger. Available in a variety of colors perfect for any baby.

Cotton Tale Paradise Diaper Stacker


Cotton Tale Paradise Diaper Stacker


$56.09


Keep changing supplies organized with this diaper stacker Diapering accessory features green and blue fabric with appliqued palm tree, giraffe and dragonfly Tie to your crib or changing tableHolds 60 diapersMeasures 12 L x 10 W x 1 H inchesStacker is part of the Cotton Tale Paradise crib bedding collection

Little Zoo Diaper Stacker


Little Zoo Diaper Stacker


$230


Lions giraffes and rhinos oh my Adorable baby zoo animals prance upon our colorful Little Zoo print Paired with Little Zoo and edged with white Large Ric Rac trim is our soft smooth100 cotton Primel pique in your choice ofpastel periwinkle blue mint green yellow orclassic white

Baby On Safari Diaper Stacker


Baby On Safari Diaper Stacker


$80


Your little one would be busy taming his wild friends right in his bedding This playful safari crib set would sure be your kids favorite place at home The safari theme is embroidered in bright colors on 100 cotton textile and hand made with fine details highlighted all over Available in cool Blue Yellow and Green shades the set comes with a Dust Ruffle Sheet and Bumper

TrendLab 700004 CLOTH DIAPER  WHITE


TrendLab 700004 CLOTH DIAPER WHITE


$24.83


TrendLab pursues perfection making the product perfect for our costumers. Applying our market research along with lifestyle fashion economic and global trend knowledge. We design develop source market and distribute trendinfluenced consumer products. Your satisfaction is our guarantee. Trend Lab Cloth Diapers are onesize allinone diapers featuring a snapadjustable outer shell (no Velcro). Gender specific liners also snapin so no more fishing in a liner pocket for soiled liners. The white liner for all babies has equal padding throughout the entire liner. The waterproof white outer shell is lined with soft fleece that wicks moisture away from your baby so their bottom stays dryer. If the shell is not wet or soiled at changing time just snapin a clean liner which saves a lot of laundry. This onesize diaper will grow with your child as the three rows of snaps provide the ultimate adjustability from newborn to toddler (approximately 30 lbs.). Fleece lined leg and back openings provide comfort against a little one s skin and are elasticized for a contoured fit. All three liner options are universal meaning they fit most diapers. Our snapin highly absorbent microfiber liners absorb up to 5 times that of a normal towel. This solid white diaper shell includes a white liner for all babies. Additional snap in liners come in 2packs white for all blue for boys and pink for girls. The liners are built to provide protection where your child needs it the most. Additional diaper shells are available in many fashionable colors including pink blue green white natural and brown. Trend Lab also offers a deluxe starter kit including 5 cloth diaper shells with liners plus 6 additional liners that arrive in an Ultimate Diaper Bag. Also included is a changing pad and zipclosure dirty stuff bag. Dimensions: 7x11x2. Fabrics and Trims: Shell: waterproof knit 100 polyester; lining: 100 polyester fleece; 3 rows of snaps on shell; elastic around legs and back opening Liner: m

TrendLab 700005 CLOTH DIAPER  NATURAL


TrendLab 700005 CLOTH DIAPER NATURAL


$24.83


TrendLab pursues perfection making the product perfect for our costumers. Applying our market research along with lifestyle fashion economic and global trend knowledge. We design develop source market and distribute trendinfluenced consumer products. Your satisfaction is our guarantee. Trend Lab Cloth Diapers are onesize allinone diapers featuring a snapadjustable outer shell (no Velcro). Gender specific liners also snapin so no more fishing in a liner pocket for soiled liners. The white liner for all babies has equal padding throughout the entire liner. The waterproof natural outer shell is lined with soft fleece that wicks moisture away from your baby so their bottom stays dryer. If the shell is not wet or soiled at changing time just snapin a clean liner which saves a lot of laundry. This onesize diaper will grow with your child as the three rows of snaps provide the ultimate adjustability from newborn to toddler (approximately 30 lbs.). Fleece lined leg and back openings provide comfort against a little one s skin and are elasticized for a contoured fit. All three liner options are universal meaning they fit most diapers. Our snapin highly absorbent microfiber liners absorb up to 5 times that of a normal towel. This natural diaper shell includes a white liner for all babies. Additional snap in liners come in 2packs white for all blue for boys and pink for girls. The liners are built to provide protection where your child needs it the most. Additional diaper shells are available in many fashionable colors including pink blue green white natural and brown. Trend Lab also offers a deluxe starter kit including 5 cloth diaper shells with liners plus 6 additional liners that arrive in an Ultimate Diaper Bag. Also included is a changing pad and zipclosure dirty stuff bag. Dimensions: 7x11x2. Fabrics and Trims: Shell: waterproof knit 100 polyester; lining: 100 polyester fleece; 3 rows of snaps on shell; elastic around legs and back opening Liner: mic

OiOi Diaper Bags - Indian Paisley Hobo (Pink/Blue/Green/White) - Bags and Luggage


OiOi Diaper Bags - Indian Paisley Hobo (Pink/Blue/Green/White) - Bags and Luggage


$144


Zappos.com is proud to offer the OiOi Diaper Bags - Indian Paisley Hobo (Pink/Blue/Green/White) - Bags and Luggage: On the hunt for a fashion-meets-function accessory? This highly stylish hobo from OiOi Diaper Bags™ will be your next favorite! ; Made of durable polyester. ; Adjustable crossbody strap. ; Exterior zipper and slip pockets. ; Decorative hardware. ; Protective metal-foot base. ; Top zip closure. ; Insulated bottle holder, padded change mat, zip top wet purse and wipes case included. ; Interior features multiple slip pockets and a back-wall zip pocket. ; Water-resistant nylon interior lining. ; Imported. ; Bottom Width: 15 in ; Middle Width: 16 in ; Top Width: 17 in ; Depth: 6 in ; Height: 13 1 2 in ; Strap Length: 60 in ; Strap Drop: 30 in ; Weight: 2 lbs 3 oz

Diaper Sack Dispenser - Green


Diaper Sack Dispenser - Green


$4.29


The Diaper Sack Dispenser is great for on-the-go babies. The dispenser comes with 25 baby powder scented sacks that provide a safer and more sanitary way to dispose of diapers. Dispenser is reusable and comes with a link that can be attached to diaper bags or strollers.  Refill rolls available separately.  

Nunzia Isabelle Bambino Backpack Diaper Bag Blue


Nunzia Isabelle Bambino Backpack Diaper Bag Blue


$58.99


Nunzia Isabelle Bambino Backpack Diaper Bag Blue

Wildkin Big Dots Green Diaper Bag


Wildkin Big Dots Green Diaper Bag


$43.99


Big Dots Green Diaper Bag Type: Backpacks Color: Big Dots - Green Color Mapping: Green

JP Lizzy Classic Diaper Tote Set - Tiffany in Blue


JP Lizzy Classic Diaper Tote Set - Tiffany in Blue


$98


This ultra-chic JP Lizzy Classic Tote set is the perfect blend of style and functionality, easily transitioning from diaper bag to purse. The luxurious microfiber fabric is easy to care for and can be cleaned in a single swipe. And, the multitude of interior and exterior pockets make organizing a breeze. Product Description: Microfiber wipeable fabric Wipeable liner Zipper closure Stroller Straps (excludes Tiffany in Blue and Pink) Coordinating changing pad, cosmetic & wristlet Large zippered interior pocket 2 open interior pockets 2 adjustable interior bottle pockets 2 exterior side pockets Metal feet Colors: Chocolate Ice: Baby blue with brown Mocha Mint: Brown with pink and light green stripes Sprout: Black with green and white polka dots Tiffany in Blue: Black with baby blue Tiffany in Pink: Black with baby pink Specifications: Dimensions: 12"H x 14"W x 6"D

Diaper Sack Dispenser - Blue


Diaper Sack Dispenser - Blue


$4.29


The Diaper Sack Dispenser is great for on-the-go babies. The dispenser comes with 25 baby powder scented sacks that provide a safer and more sanitary way to dispose of diapers. Dispenser is reusable and comes with a link that can be attached to diaper bags or strollers.  Refill rolls available separately.  

Cotton Tale PDDS Paradise Diaper Stacker


Cotton Tale PDDS Paradise Diaper Stacker


$34.23


A quality baby bedding set is essential in making your nursery warm and inviting for your newborn. All Cotton Tale patterns are made using quality materials and are uniquely designed to create your perfect nursery. Part of the Paradise baby bedding collection, this diaper stacker in green and blue is appliquéd with a palm tree, giraffe, and dragonfly. Hang it from your wee one's crib or changing table with brown animal print ties. Dimensions: 10" L x 12" W x 1" H.



Sarabear Portable Diaper Caddy, Green Stripes
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Snappi Cloth Diaper Fasteners - Pack of 5 (2 Mint Green, 2 White, 1 Blue)
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Planet Wise Diaper Pail Liner - Green Giraffe
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The First Years 2 Pack GumDrop Newborn Pacifier, Blue/Green
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How to Have a Happy Postpartum

Having a baby is a tremendous life transition. Most couples prepare for this transition by reading books about pregnancy and birth, taking childbirth education courses, and discussing the myriad of options for the accompanying baby gear. However, having the best postpartum experience possible involves more than just making decisions about the proper gear to buy and which set of grandparents get to visit first.

Eighty percent of women experience some sort of postnatal mood disorder, the mildest of which is called the "baby blues". Symptoms of the baby blues include weepiness, sadness and anxiety, and these negative emotions can last for the first several weeks of the new baby's life. With proper preparation, the majority of women can avoid the baby blues.

Expectations
Everyone comes with pre-conceived notions of how life with a new baby "ought" to be. Women spend the pregnancy imagining their sweet little bundle of joy's hair, eyes, nose, tiny fingers and even tinier toes. It is difficult, if not impossible, to truly anticipate how different life after baby will be. Having the proper expectations of yourself as a mother, as a wife, and as a housekeeper will be key. Understand that the housework will be put on the back burner - it will not be a priority, nor should it be. In those first few weeks postpartum, life will be a whirlwind, and you will be amazed at how the hours in a day can fly past in a blur of baby needs. Do not expect to accomplish anything, and when you have a free moment, spend your time on activities that rejuvenate you - a hot bath, reading a few pages from a good book, a NAP.

Do not expect your partner to know what to do for you or the baby automatically. If you're hungry, ask for something to eat. If you are out of those little onesies because of the incredible amount of fluid a baby can eject from all orifices, ask him to toss in a load of laundry (and don't complain when they are not folded into the perfect tiny mounds in the brand new dresser, like you had them when you folded them over and over during your pregnancy because they were so cute... and tiny). If the baby just ate and needs to be burped or changed, Daddy can handle it. Hand over the baby and don't hover over his shoulder sharing your critique of how he's doing. He'll figure it out, and baby will survive - even if the diaper is on backwards.

Do not expect your baby to eat on a schedule based on the clock, or sleep for five hours in a row. Breastfed babies eat every 1.5 to two hours, and all babies wake frequently. Sometimes baby will want to nurse again, and it will seem like you just got done. Hold your baby. Feed your baby. Expect baby to need you constantly. That's what babies do, and yours is perfect.

Family Support
Support is an incredibly important part of the postpartum recovery. The last thing you need is criticism, when you are still trying to get the hang of the whole baby and mothering routine. If your mother or mother-in-law does not support your choices, don't invite them to stay for a week as soon as the baby is born. There will be plenty of time for Grandma to bond with the new little sweetheart in three weeks when you are getting a bit more sleep, are more confident in your abilities, and when you have gotten to know what this new little person needs at any given time. Surround yourself with people who will help build your confidence and the budding relationship with your child, not undermine it.

BabyMoon
A babymoon is a wonderful way to get the support and help you need in the first weeks postpartum. There are native tribes who have a wonderful tradition of keeping the mother sequestered with her baby for 40 days, and she is not allowed to do any work other than tend to her newborn. The pair is completely cared for by the other women in the tribe. While our modern lives do not provide us the luxury of a full 40 days, there are things we can do to simulate this support.

Choose a period of time for your babymoon; one week would be great, two would be even better. Make it clear that you will not be entertaining visitors during this time (no, not even Grandma). Visitors are allowed to come for brief visits if they understand that they are there to help you, not just to ooh and aah over the baby. Visitors can bring meals - feel free to leave them by the door, thank you. Come on in and do a load of laundry, thank you. Yes, there are dishes piled in the sink, we'd really appreciate a hand with those, thank you. I've got the baby, thank you.

The benefits of a babymoon include:
* Intimate bonding as a family.
* No outside influences or criticism.
* No pressure to look good - stay in your pajamas all day if you want, and nobody cares that you haven't showered yet today (or yesterday).
* Skin- to-skin contact is easier - you can walk around the house topless with your newborn without worrying who will be dropping by.
* Breastfeeding is easier, since you're not worried about Grandpa being offended if your nipple pops out of the baby's mouth at an inopportune moment.

Attachment Parenting
Practicing Attachment Parenting (AP) not only helps the postpartum period go more smoothly, it will help make parenting easier overall. Attachment parenting means responding to your baby's cues instead of trying to fit the baby into your routine and schedule. Newborns can not manipulate their parents; they can only communicate their needs. Responding to those needs will make baby happier, it will reduce your stress, and it will build your confidence as a mother and caregiver. Wear your baby - holding baby close is comforting to you both, and there are numerous health benefits for the baby as well. Invest in a comfortable sling; it is one of the truly indispensable pieces of baby gear that you should not be without. There are many other tenants of AP, and a great resource for more information is Attachment Parenting International.

Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not only the best nutrition for your baby, but it also releases wonderful "happy hormones" during the nursing process. It makes mama feel good, it makes baby feel good. Providing for your baby's nutritional needs with milk that is made perfectly for them by your own body helps build confidence in yourself, and your ability to care for your baby. The close physical connection during nursing, eye contact and skin contact all help with bonding. If you are worried about being unable to nurse your baby, there are many fabulous lactation professionals in your community that would be happy to help you when the baby is born. They will take as much time as necessary to ensure that you and your baby are working together for a positive breastfeeding experience. If you do not breastfeed, you can still take advantage of feeding as a bonding experience by holding your baby close, maintaining eye contact, and promoting skin-to-skin contact.

Rest
Sleep deprivation is a fact of life after the baby is born. If you are used to getting a solid eight hours of sleep, adjusting to life with less can be difficult. But it can be harmful to just accept a total lack of sleep. Fatigue is the leading indicator for the development of postpartum depression later down the road. Fatigue has also been linked to postpartum psychosis. Adequate rest is an absolute necessity.

Do whatever it takes to make sure you are getting at least one four-hour stretch of sleep every single night. Your partner will play a key role in making this happen for you. Your baby will likely not sleep for four straight hours, and even if it does happen, the stars must align perfectly for you to both fall asleep simultaneously and sleep the same length of time. So, enlist your partner's help. Your partner can take over baby duties while you rest during the night. Feed your baby right before you are ready to lie down, even if you need to wake them to do so. Your need for rest is important too. Expressed breastmilk can be given to the baby if they wake hungry. If you don't want to use bottles so early in the nursing relationship, babies are able to slurp milk from a cup.

Sleeping with your baby will give you more rest throughout the night, but it is difficult for mothers to sleep once the baby wakes up. Plan to sleep separate from baby for this one part of the night.
Your partner can sleep with the baby in a separate room, or you can sleep in another room of the house that is comfortable and quiet for you. Once you wake from your four-hour rest, you can return to the family bed and sleep with your baby for the rest of the night. The first few weeks, plan on sleeping when the baby sleeps. If you have never been a "napper", now is a great time to discover the joys of crashing out during daylight hours.

Nutrition
Just because your baby has arrived does not mean that your physical needs disappear, even though they may be pushed onto a different schedule. Make time to eat. Plan on your baby waking up as soon as you sit down to a meal, so make sure your microwave is working. Wearing your baby can make meal times easier - come to the table with your baby in the sling. They will stay happier for longer, allowing you to finish eating. Plan in advance, and have meals stored up in the freezer. Businesses such as Dream Dinners can help make this a snap - you spend a couple of hours there and prepare a variety of delicious meals that are frozen, then thawed and prepared when you need them.

Enlist the help of friends and family - designate a particular person to be in charge of meals. That person can call your friends and set up a schedule for meals, so you have a fresh meal arriving at your house around dinner time each night (and it saves you from having to call and ask, which may be awkward for you). Have a supply of meal replacement bars on hand - they should not be your main mode of nutrition, but if you have not had time to fix lunch, you're starving and the baby needs to eat, you can grab one of them and a bottle of water and head to the couch.

Products such as Super Greens have fabulous nutrition that your body needs and will help you stay healthy and nourished. Drink adequate amounts of water; not coffee, not juice, not soda - water. It is easy to become dehydrated, particularly if you are breastfeeding.

Supplementation
Continue taking your prenatal vitamin after the baby comes, for as long as you are nursing. Use the placenta to help with your postpartum recovery. Your own placenta, made into capsules, is incredibly nutritious and beneficial to you. Women who take their placenta capsules tend to have better postpartum experiences, avoid the baby blues, have an increase in energy, and an increase in milk production. Traditional Chinese Medicine has used placenta for centuries to treat issues such as fatigue and insufficient lactation, and scientific studies have bolstered the use of placenta for these conditions. Using the placenta for your postpartum recovery is a very easy and natural way to help you feel better after the birth.

Motherhood is an amazing time in our lives, but it is a major transition and can be stressful. Be prepared, make use of every available resource (even the unconventional ones), and the stress of this time will be reduced. Every baby wants a happy mama, and your family deserves the best of you.

About the Author

Jodi Selander is the founder of Placenta Benefits.info. She provides placenta encapsulation services to new mothers in southern Nevada and is building a global network of Placenta Encapsulation Specialists. She lives in Las Vegas with her husband and two young daughters.