Week 34 of your pregnancy
Dec 04
Baby’s first days: sleeping
While you and your baby are in the hospital, your baby will likely spend most of her time sleeping. The average newborn baby spends 18-20 hours a day sleeping. When she wakes, she will cry periodically to eat but will not eat very much before falling back to sleep. This pattern may continue after you go home, or the baby may be awake more each day. It is hard to control a newborn’s sleep schedule, so don’t expect regular naps; she will eat and sleep when she needs to (do check with your pediatrician to see if you should wake your baby for feedings in the first days). Over several weeks or even longer, she is likely to fall into a two-nap-a-day schedule, waking only to eat during the night. (more…)
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Week 23 of your Pregnancy
Sep 15
Sleeping comfortably
As your pregnancy progresses, finding a restful position in which to sleep may become difficult. Extra pillows placed at your back, against your stomach, and between your knees will make you comfortable. Your doctor or midwife may encourage you to sleep on your left side, rather than on your right, as well. (more…)
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