top of page
Sleep
Why is Bringing Home a Newborn Home so Overwhelming?
The first 72 hours with a newborn. Bringing a newborn home is overwhelming because parents face sudden sleep deprivation, healing physical trauma, and an immediate learning curve regarding baby feeding and behavioral cues. The first 72 hours after coming home with a newborn rarely match the picture-perfect stories. Instead of calm bonding moments, many families feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure of what to do next. Feeding can feel nonstop and unpredictable. Sleep may b
Sonal Patel, MD
Jul 63 min read
bottom of page