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Frequently Asked questions

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Feeding

  • How often should my newborn eat?
  • How do I know my baby is getting enough milk?
  • Is cluster feeding normal?

Sleep

  • How much should my newborn sleep?
  • Why won’t my baby sleep unless held?
  • Should I wake my baby to feed?
  • Where should my baby sleep?

Behavior & Comfort

  • Why is my baby crying so much?
  • Can I spoil my newborn by holding them too much?
  • Is sneezing, hiccups, or noisy breathing normal?

Care & Hygiene

  • How often should I bathe my baby?
  • How many diapers is normal?

Big Picture

  • Should my baby be on a schedule yet?
  • Does good nighttime sleep affect daytime routines?
When new parents bring a newborn home, most struggle not because they’re doing anything wrong, but because everything is new, intense, and happening all at once. Here are the biggest challenges parents face, especially in the first few weeks:

Sleep Deprivation (The #1 Struggle)

  • Night wakings every 2–3 hours
  • Babies needing to be held to sleep
  • Short, unpredictable sleep stretches

Feeding Confusion

  • Wondering “Is my baby getting enough?”
  • Cluster feeding and constant hunger cues
  • Breastfeeding pain, bottle questions, or combo-feeding guilt
Lack of sleep affects mood, confidence, healing, and decision-making.
Feeding often feels urgent and emotionally charged.

Crying & Soothing

  • Not knowing why the baby is crying
  • Feeling helpless when nothing seems to work
  • Fear that crying means something is wrong

No Routine or Predictability

  • Days and nights blur together
  • Unclear wake windows
  • Difficulty knowing when to feed, sleep, or play
Many parents assume they’re failing—when this is actually very normal.
Parents crave structure but don’t know how to create it yet.

Confidence & Self-Doubt

  • Second-guessing every decision
  • Comparing themselves to others
  • Feeling like everyone else “knows what they’re doing”

Emotional & Hormonal Changes

  • Baby blues, tears, or irritability
  • Feeling disconnected or unlike themselves
  • Guilt for not feeling “joyful” all the time
This often shows up as anxiety or overwhelm.
This is extremely common and rarely talked about honestly.

Physical Recovery (Especially for Moms)

  • Healing from birth
  • Exhaustion
  • Navigating body changes while caring for a newborn

Understanding Newborn Sleep

  • Expecting newborns to sleep like older babies
  • Misinterpreting normal newborn behaviors
  • Fear of creating “bad habits” too early
Parents are often caring for everyone except themselves.
Education here alone brings huge relief.
Most parents struggle with Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure, while trying to do everything right.

What helps the most:
  • Reassurance that their baby is normal
  • Gentle routines (not strict schedules)
  • Support from someone experienced. Like me!! 
  • Permission to rest and ask for help

The Big Picture