So youre having a baby. First off, congratulations! However, having said that, there are a few things you need to know things that people are unlikely to tell you about, but which might worry you if you dont know about them in advance.
You should know that when your baby is born, there is a high probability that it will look very strange indeed. Babies can often be born blue or grey, and may have a deformed head from having to fit through such a small gap. They are generally bloody and bruised, and may be covered in body hair, especially if they were born prematurely. All this adds up to a very startling sight if you werent expecting it.
You shouldnt worry, though, as the baby will return to normal quite quickly the skin will go the right colour after a few minutes, when the baby starts to breathe, and any head injuries and odd hair should clear up after a few days. Just realise that it will take a few weeks before your baby starts to look like the cute little thing you were expecting.
Of course, the next thing you need to know is just what you should do with the baby after that. The most important thing is to breastfeed the baby. Baby formula is like...