THE FIRST MOMENTS OF YOUR Baby’s LIFE

While you are pregnant, you spend countless hours imagining what your Baby will look like and how it will feel to hold him, or her, for the first time. You probably have also wondered what the birth will be like. Every pregnant woman has heard stories of long labors and horrible pain but how it is all worth it when you see your Baby for the first time. It seems to be the job of all women who have given birth to share all the worse details of their labor with new Mommies-to-be.

But, have you thought about what the birth will be like for your Baby? How will he or she react after being thrust into the world? What does a normal Baby look like when they are first born? How does it feel to breathe for the first time? Keep reading to learn more about your Baby's First Moments.
1. What does birth mean for the baby?
Imagine, you are in a place of total security, warmth and without pain or any discomfort. Suddenly you seem to get pushed down through a tight space and thrown into a huge world of intense sensations: light, cold, smells, noises. Your back is straight for the first time and your lungs feel funny and they even burn a little. Now imagine that you finally feel that universe of warmth again as you are handed to your mother and feel the warmth of her skin. That feeling of safety returns when you are in her arms. In an ideal world the baby has just a few moments of the harsh reality before he is returned to his mother and can feel safe again.
2. What is the baby going to look like?
 
When your Baby is first born, his head might seem a little too big and may be a little misshapen. He may have a pinkish or even a darker color and his hands and feet might be a little blue. This is normal and the stains and strange colors will disappear within 24-48 hours.

3. What does the baby feel in those first hours after birth?

 
Your Baby's first hour after birth is critical. The transition from inside the womb to being out in the world is hard. Your Baby's tiny body has a lot of adjusting to do.
 
Right after birth, the nurse or doctor will perform an Apgar score on your Baby. This test was designed to quickly evaluate your Baby's physical condition after delivery and determine if there is any immediate need for extra medical or emergency care.
 
Apgar stands for Activity, Pulse, Grimace, Appearance, and Respiration. The test will be performed at 1 minute and 5 minutes after your Baby's birth. A healthy score is between 7 and 10. A score of less than 7 does not mean your Baby is unhealthy. It could just mean your Baby needs more time to adjust to life outside of the womb. If you want to know more, ask the doctor and nurse about what they are doing to your Baby and their results. You are allowed to ask and receive answers, after all it is your Baby.

4. When will you get to hold your baby?

 
If you have a normal, healthy delivery, you will be handed your Baby a few moments after he begins to cry. If the room is not too bright, your Baby will open his eyes and concentrate on your face. He already knows your voice, now he is as curious to see your face as you are to see his.


5. Is it normal for a baby to want to sleep right after the birth?

 
Birth is an exhausting experience for you and your Baby. After about an hour, you will both need to sleep for a couple of hours. It is not unusual for the baby to sleep an extra 4-8 hours more, only waking to eat.
 
Both you and your Baby will have a lot of adjusting to do after the birth. Both of your bodies will go through rapid changes. However, it is the love you both feel at that moment you see each other for the first time that will get you through the many changes in the years to come.

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