Bringing home baby can also bring surprising emotional and relationship challenges. With a dash of humor, practical tips, and some real advice from experienced parents, this DVD helps new moms and dads navigate through this transitional time.
Content Includes:
- Feelings – first days at home, emotions, sleep deprivation, asking for help, making lists, baby’s needs, bonding, fears, baby blues, postpartum depression/postpartum psychosis
- Relationships – supporting each other, coping with stress, dividing the workload, sex and romance, communicating effectively, family outings, quiet time together, date nights
- Getting Support – building a support team, new parent groups, community resources, single parenting, dealing with unwanted advice, grandparents’ involvement, physical recovery, shaken baby syndrome (abusive head trauma)
- Taking Care of Mom – avoiding the “Supermom” complex, nutrition, breastfeeding, sleep, exercise, alone time, limiting visitors, organization tips, simplifying life
- Work and Childcare – understanding benefits, FMLA, easing back into work, flexible work schedule, lifestyle adjustments, coping with feelings of guilt, separation anxiety, questions to ask childcare providers
