First time baby comes out, the new parents are very happy persons in world in that they feel like that. Given below I will explain clearly how baby comes out and appearance of first.
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First Appearance
- Head – your baby’s head may seem too large for the rest of her body – this is because the head and brain are very well developed at birth. It’s likely that your baby’s head will have been pushed out of shape by the pressure that was exerted on it as she moved through the birth canal. Depending on how she was top of her head maybe pushed down towards her brows so that she has a little forehead. This moulding of your baby’s head is normal and will disappear over the next few hours.
You may notice a soft, dome-shaped swelling called a caput. This is also caused by pressure on the baby’s head during labour and usually disappears in a few days.
If your baby was delivered with forceps, you might even see few indentations or bruises on the side of her head, but these will quickly fade.
- Skin –At birth, your baby’s Skin may be smeared with a creamy film called vernix, which protected her during the stay in your womb. Vernix may give your baby’s skin some protection against infection, so unless it is very thick, it’s best to leave it unwashed.
Dry, peeling skin is also common especially on the hands and feet, and particularly in babies who are overdue. The dryness will go in a few days and your baby will soon be smooth and soft.
- Hair – Your baby may have a full head of hair, or very little. But it’s not necessarily either the type or colour or hair your baby will keep as a new-born’s hair Sometimes fall out in the first few weeks and can grow back quite differently.
- Face – Your new-born’s face might be Swollen and puffy but this will soon settle down – there’s nothing to worry about.
- Eyes – Babies don’t like bright lights and will screw their eyes shut in a glare. But babies can handle normal, indirect exposure to ultraviolet rays.
- Tummy – Your baby’s tummy may seem quite large and bloated – as if she is all tummy and head with arms and legs attached later. This is perfectly normal for a new-born and it won’t be until after the toddler stage that your Child’s tummy begins to flatten.
- Cord – Within a few minutes of birth, the umbilical cord stops pulsing and then shrinks. The cord is either clamped or tied before being cut, which doesn’t hurt at all.
- Lungs – Babies Breath more quickly than adults. Their noisy snorts and snuffles tug at your heartstrings. But don’t worry, it’s normal.
- Ears – A baby’s ears also sensitive to rising loud noises like you are.
- Nails – A baby’s ears also sensitive to rising loud noises like yours are.
- Genitals – in both boysand girls, the genitals may be enlarged. This is caused by hormones from your body being passed into your baby’s system via the placenta. There is nothing to worry about since this wears off within a few days.
- Hands & Feet – Your baby’s tiny fingers and toes will definitely also be your centre of attraction like all parents. Your baby’s legs and feet may tend to bow inward from being curled up inside the womb. Again there is nothing to worry about because everything will normalise shortly.
What your New-born can do
From the first minutes of life, your baby is highly aware of the new world around her. She may cry as she’s born but not necessarily. As soon as she’s in your arms she’s using her senses of sight, hearting, smell and touch to learn about her new surroundings and to become acquainted with you. Many babies will greet their parents with an alertness that seems astonishing.
Your new-born does not yet have perfect sight but she can focus well at a distance of about 10 inches just about the distance between your face and your baby’s when you hold her in your arms. Hearing is well developed in your new born and she will already have been listening to your voice while in the womb. She’ll soon recognise your voice and will startle if she hears a sudden noise.
Your baby will also be able to smell her new environment and only after 1-2 days will be able to differentiate your scent from that of other mothers. She will of course be able to respond through touch. After all she has spent last nine months in your womb so direct contact with you is soothing and reassuring and she’s probably very happy to be in your arms.
C) What your baby will do
Like all new mothers, over the next few days you’ll spend most of your time looking at your new-borns and nothing every small detail.
You may notice odd little noises or movements. As she sleeps. You may see her tremble or shiver, Wobble her bottom lip or have hiccups – these are all normal for a newly born baby.
Your baby may also make a snuffly noise when she breathes. This is because the bridge of her nose is low so the air makes a noise as it passes through her small nasal passages. This snuffling will stop as your baby’s nose grows. As her lungs grow, her breathing will become deeper and more regular.
Although a new baby cannot hold her head up steadily, she can turn it from side to side. She will be listening to your voice and will turn towards it by about the third – fourth day after birth.
When your baby cries, there is a reason – it maybe because she wants feeding or nappy changing, is overtired or wants you to just hold her – so don’t ignore her cries.
D) Common Concerns
It is normal for new parents to worry at times whether their baby is healthy. The best thing is to ask your doctor but given below are some of the most common concerns experienced by new parents.
- Cord – if there is any sign of infection such as redness around the stump, oozing from the cord etc. tell your doctor at once. At the same time remember that It is common for there to be little spots of blood around the stump of the umbilical cord and there’s nothing to worry.
- Wet Eyes – it’s quite common for a newly born baby to have an eye-infection because of which there is a harmless yellowish discharge for the first 1 – 2 days. Tell your doctor about the infection, so that he can check for bacteria, if any especially if it continues after the second day.
- Sneezing – sneezing by itself does not mean that your baby has got a cold, unless there are other symptoms, such as high temperature, nasal congestion etc.
- Jaundice – many babies develop jaundice on the second or third day, which is perfectly normal but it should be brought to the notice of your doctor at once. If your baby becomes too yellow, your doctor may arranges for her to have ultra-violet light treatment.
- Engorged breasts – This is fairly common in babies of both sexes during the first few days of life. It is not at all a serious condition, requires no treatment and disappears within a few days or may rarely continue for a few weeks.
- Menstruation – This is sometimes seen in a newly born baby girl. It is caused by the sudden Stopping, after delivery, of maternal hormones passing to the baby and is usually noticed on the 3rd or 4th day of life. A small area of the napkin may be stained with bright red blood. No treatment is required since the condition is self-curing, and is present only for about 48 hours.
Useful Tips
It’s quite natural that at first you’ll feel scarred handling your new baby. You’ll
Become more confident with experience.
The Doctor will examine your baby on the first day. Do tell him if anything worries you and ask for his advice.
Every birth is different and you are bound to feel a mixture of emotions at the same time. Accept how you are feeling and be ready for your emotions to change during the next few weeks.
Do ask the hospital staff to show you how to bathe your baby, change his nappy or breastfeed if you feel unsure.
You’ll get plenty of advice during your first weeks as new parents. Choose what seems perfect for you and learn to trust your own instincts.
Doctors rightly advise parents to discourage visitors for the first three weeks after their baby is born because this is the time when both, baby and mother are most vulnerable to infections.