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Making the most of your baby's routine
There are many special moments in pregnancy and early motherhood that come along unexpectedly, but many more that you can plan into your day and really relish
It's so true what they say: babyhood is fleeting and should be savoured while it lasts. If motherhood isn't quite coming up to your rose-tinted expectations it's especially important to build special times into your daily routine when you can really bond with your baby. These are the memories that will outlast your sleepless nights by a long way.
Close cuddles
One of a newborn's greatest needs is for his mum's touch, and this has been proven scientifically. 'Kangaroo cuddling', for example, which involves skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby, has been shown to improve the welfare and long-term wellbeing of premature babies. Experiments with chimps have found that food-deprived, isolated babies typically seek out physical comfort over sustenance.
Because your baby needs to be physically close to you, you will spend a great deal of your early weeks and months cuddling and comforting him. This provides the perfect opportunity for you to interact together and it will strengthen the bond between you.
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