Tick, tick...

It's still a little bit, isn't it? You probably feel every part of your body trembling, with impatience but also with fear.

It's normal! Fear is a natural emotion when an unknown event follows.

Even if you have read books, articles, testimonies about the moment of birth, it is possible to feel more ignorant than ever.

Take a deep breath and let me tell you that the baby comes with its own "manual" of instructions.

Yes, you read that right! The moment you give birth, the maternal instinct will immediately activate. You will be amazed at how much you will know how to do, what quick reactions you will have when you feel that your child is in danger and how you will decipher its needs.

To encourage you, I decided to give you this guide. In it you will be able to find a series of guidelines about what you should know until you give birth.

Be at peace with yourself

Accept your experiences and weaknesses. You still have time to reconnect with yourself and put your thoughts and feelings in order.

Make peace with yourself and others! Forgive yourself and forgive! Step forward with confidence and with an open soul!

Prepare it to encompass the whole world and a new life: that of your child!

Thus, it will be much easier for you to resist in the period after birth. It will be quite hectic, with many changes that will require you.

It calls for the practice of Haptonomy

Have you heard of this term before or is it the first time you see it?

In case it is foreign to you, allow me to explain a little what it refers to.

"The science of affectivity" or Haptonomy is the safest way to create a close bond with the baby, from the time he is in his little house in the belly.

how do you do that

Simple! By touch.

Piping becomes the main channel of communication between you and your baby.

The tenderness with which you caress your belly is miraculously transmitted to the little one and calms him down.

Do you want him to know that he is safe, that he is loved and wanted?

Touch it!

Get into his socks!

I would have said boots, but it is much too small for such shoes.

Close your eyes and turn into a baby for a short time.

At first glance it seems like a trivial exercise, but if you dig deep you will realize how important it is to do this. Both for you as a mother and for him.

Imagine that you are your child and you are about to leave the house where you lived for 9 months.

how would you feel So it would be very difficult for you and you would be gripped by fear?

You would probably want to cry non-stop. You would cling to the cord with all your strength, just to stay there a little longer.

However, how does imagining this help you?

You will forget about your difficulties and you will empathize with his suffering. Otherwise you will get over his uncontrollable crying episodes. Because you will know that he is entitled to do this and does not want to torture you.

Think that you come back home after giving birth, but he never comes back!

"With the house behind"

This is how many fathers-to-be look when they start to become a mother.

Bags, rucksacks, bags... you say that mothers are moving there all the time.

The intention is a good one: the mother wants to have everything she needs during hospitalization.

The only inconvenience is that there are dozens of other women like her, and the space in the Maternity Hospital is not exactly the most generous.

Now, leaving the joke aside, try to make a list ahead of time of everything you think you'll need both before you give birth (during labor) and after.

Be honest with yourself and don't just take whatever you have at home.

Also consult with mothers who have already given birth, although each one is unique and the needs are the same.

As a little advice, sets like those on our website https://camerabebelusului.ro/collections/maternitate-baietei, with 3, 5 or even 10 pieces, are very practical for the little one.

Here's a list of what the baby's luggage could contain:

  • Bodies with short or long sleeves, depending on the season
  • Overalls with staples, boots and gloves
  • kowtow
  • SOCKS
  • bib
  • Long pants with boots
  • Simple long pants
  • Side-over-side blouses, with staples
  • Bath towels
  • Muslin (you will need more)
  • Small cotton handkerchiefs (to wipe the mouth with)
  • Blankets/Sleeping bag (also for leaving Maternity)
  • Suit for when you go home
  • The first toy
  • pampers
  • Wet and dry napkins
  • Shower gel
  • Physiological serum (single doses) and sterile compresses (for eye and nose hygiene)
  • reamer
  • Thermometer
  • Buttock Erythema Cream
  • Suppositories with glycerin
  • Baneocin powder (if your doctor also recommends it - for the navel)
  • Drops for colic (eg Espumisan - depending on what the doctor tells you)
  • Pacifiers and a chain for them
  • Bottles (in case you have to give him formula)

In your case, the luggage could be composed of:

  • Nursing shirts and hood/gown
  • House slippers and shower slippers
  • Underwear
  • A small towel and a large one
  • Socks (in case it's cold)
  • waist
  • Bowl, plate, cup, cutlery (plastic or whatever material you prefer)
  • Toilet paper, kitchen roll, kitchen towel
  • Hair brush with mirror (it's smaller and takes up less space), hair elastics, toothbrush
  • Hygiene products: shower gel, soap, shampoo, cream, toothpaste, etc. (you can put them in travel containers)
  • Deodorant
  • Spirit
  • Wadding
  • Pads for breasts and nipples
  • Breast cream (the one with lanolin is good)
  • Tea to stimulate lactation (optional)
  • Breast pump
  • Phone charger
  • Book to read (if you are passionate)
  • An icon and a prayer book (if you are a Christian and practice prayer) or what makes you feel protected
  • Documents: bulletin, health card, file with investigations during pregnancy, pregnant woman's notebook (if you have it), employee certificate
  • Water, snacks

Looking now at the proposed lists, you will take about half of the house.

It's okay! Better to have, than to be stressed that you are missing something important.

The luggage is ready! I'm going to sleep!

If you have calmed down with the preparations for Maternity, you can take advantage of the remaining time to rest in advance.

On the bed, in the chair, in the car, wherever you get the chance, close your eyes and fall into a deep sleep!

Thus, you will be charged with energy for the white nights that are announced after birth.

I hug you and I hope that all the tips in this article were useful to you!

I wish you an easy birth!