Breastfeeding Tips (First Time Mom)

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1:38 The First Feed
4:35 Milk Coming In
6:00 Baby Eating Enough?
8:57 Newborn Schedule
11:20 Building Supply
14:25 How Formula Can Affect Supply
12:26 Topping Off With Formula
15:50 Pumping & Regulating Supply
17:17 Supply Myths
21:00 BF Positions
23:00 Nursing to Sleep
25:00 Latch Issues
27:35 Bottle or Breast?
28:18 Cool Facts
29:55 Encouragement
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[@justinagangwer255]

My first baby girl was a micro preemie and in NiCU for 2 1/2 months. I had to exclusively pump and they would administer my breast milk through her feeding tube till she was big enough to start breastfeeding. I wasn’t educated enough and despite my best efforts I stopped producing milk. We don’t really know why so after she was released from the hospital I only was able to BF for about 3 weeks. Now I have another girl who is now 2. I had to have c sections with both of my girls. I got covid 1 week before I had her. So once they cut me open my O2 levels dropped and I got “covid” pneumonia in both lungs. I didn’t even get to hold or kiss my baby they took her immediately down to NICU. I was taken to ICU for 5 days and by the grace of God and his miraculous healing powers I was about to be out on a ventilator but God performed a miracle in a matter of hours and doctors literally studied me because they had never seen anything like it. I went from nearly dying to just needing low flow O2. So i was in ICU and my baby was in NICU to be monitored in case she got covid which she didn’t and there was also a slight thyroid issue with me and her. So I couldn’t even pump. After 6 days in hospital I finally got to see my baby and we went home. I couldn’t see her except from my phone via their camera livestream system they have for those 6 days. It was traumatic. But no one thought I’d be able to BF since I hadn’t even been pumping. Unfortunately I let fear and pressure get to me so we gave her formula while I worked to build my supply. After another 2 weeks my supply came in. It was hard because she was used to the formula and bottle but we did it. Unfortunately I got sick again along with some other issues and ended up back in hospital and couldn’t pump for 5 days and when I got home I was discouraged and she was almost fully formula/bottle fed for the next 2-3 weeks. My supply dried completely up. I prayed and prayed and my lactation consultant told me about re-lactating. I started pumping around the clock every 2 hours and putting her on my breast just for comfort. Instead of a paci. I did that consistently for just under 2 weeks and then one day I woke up and my shirt and bed was soaked. I was able to re-lactate and my supply came back. So I began my full on BF journey when she was about 3-4 months. I was able to strictly BF which lasted till she was just 2 days shy of her 2nd birthday. I give all the praise and glory to God. So I have learned since that women have been able to re-lactate after MONTHS of drying up or just giving up. I am sure no one will read this long comment but thank you Amanda for sharing this! I’ve always loved and supported you YEARS and you are the most amazing Mom and I feel so honored to be able to watch your journey of motherhood. Thank you for sharing this with us God is using you in such an incredible way. I love you!

[@AmandaEnsing]

THIS GAVE ME CHILLS!!! Wow!! What an amazing testimony. You’re a warrior mama! Glory to God

[@EO1222010PM]

I definitely read this message to it’s entirety! Wowwww! What a wonderful testimony! 🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@livingwholeandwell]

I'm a Dietitian and a MBFI trained health worker...and I must say in all the breastfeeding videos I've watched from influencers, this one is the most scientifically accurate and informative 🎉 Thank you for sharing your journey with us 😊

[@AmandaEnsing]

Thank you so much!!

[@AdenilsonRibeiro-wb7gh]

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[@psaid22]

As a new mom, breastfeeding has been a huge challenge with all the information out there. This video was so helpful

[@lauraluis3312]

EVERYTHING in this video is absolute GOLD!! Im a mom of two and the second time around I am actually able to nurse my baby (shes two months almost three) first time around i was only able to pump because of an elongated nicu stay/ other digestive problems with my baby. At first I was bottle and breastfeeding my newborn but then my oldest got a cold and I decided to nurse my newborn directly to make sure she would get all the nutrients and immunity. And just stuck with it ever since. I feed on demand, mainly because im a stay at home mom and im able to do so. but to anyone who reads this, EVERYTHING that Amanda has said is probably the best advice ive come across Sending so much love to you Amanda in this new stage of your fabulous life and congratulations to any mama or new mamas watching this video ❤

[@tinkerbell5577]

As a second time mom and a breastfeeding extraordinaire (nursed my first til he was 3), everything she said is on point.

[@AlaysiaMarea]

How did nursing work after he turned 1? Did you still give baby 3 meals a day and just nurse when they were hungry/thirsty? Did you only nurse certain times a day? My baby is only 5 months old but I'm stressed about it already

[@tinkerbell5577]

@@AlaysiaMareayeah so every baby has different needs but that’s what I did with my son. He didn’t eat a whole lot of food til he was 18 months and I nursed on demand til he was around 2.5. At that time I nursed him in the morning, before nap, before bed, and during the night if he woke up. You can nurse as often as they’d like until you believe they are consistently getting enough calories from food and then you can start cutting back on breastfeeding. Food before one is just for fun so don’t stress to much about them eating food a lot. Your baby might love food and be a more interested in that so you can just tailor it to what they need. I promise you’ll know once the time comes. I was also scared too but my 3 year old adjusted well. There were moments where I worried he wasn’t eating enough so I’d breastfeed more that day. By around 2.5 years old he was doing about one session a day because I had another baby and couldn’t stand nursing him anymore. Nursing sessions will gradually decrease as they get older but some days you’ll be surprised they want to nurse more. Just depends on their day to day needs! It’s definitely a journey and a consistent working relationship between mom and nursing. It’s hard work but also very worth it. Nursing a toddler kind of makes you slow down and builds a closer bond between you both. Solid starts on instagram is a great resource! Congrats on the new baby!

[@reignrainreyes5890]

Baby also 5 months and 20 pounds! She is my second exclusively breastfed baby, I prayed and asked God for this to be the one thing I can do for my babies and praise God it has gone well

[@nancyyvetterosario8864]

I was told by someone in my family that because I have smaller breasts I won't be able to have enough milk and my baby won't be fulfilled and stay hungry...lies! I was able to breast feed and had lots of milk!

[@reeyynnaa]

This whole video is sooo on point and well thought out! I am EBF my four month old (nursing right now as I watch this lol) this is a video I would recommend to any first time moms that I know:)

[@yvettecarrasco]

I agree that the main key to success with breastfeeding is to not give up. This was very challenging for me because we dealt with latch issues early on and pressure from the pediatrician made me feel insufficient and constantly question whether I was doing enough for my baby. My husband was incredibly supportive and were it not for him I would’ve probably given in to the lie that I was not providing my baby the sufficient nutrition she needed. We are now 11 months in EBF and THRIVING. Our breastfeeding journey was the most challenging during the first few months (clogged ducts, painful latch, mastitis - the works), but my baby and I have learned so much together and are both now very confident in this beautiful process. My baby is more than just “fed”, she is nourished, she is comforted, she is connected.

[@desiree.g05]

Girl, I’m a 3rd time mom. Been breastfeeding almost exclusively for the past going on 3 years too LOL.. I’ve taken breaks. But still here for the tips & tricks 😂🙌🏼 you can seriously never stop learning with bfeeding journey

[@shawnamorder2205]

AMANDA!! You look so lively & bright !!! That mama glow 😍😍 truly you have elevated to your higher self, love when you share moments like these. Also LOVING this intro🥲😭❣️🌸🤍🍂

[@Esorivera1]

I just want an update on your birthing experience 😫😫

[@AmandaEnsing]

I mentioned it before :) I will share when ready! Still processing bits. It was the hardest week of my life!

[@Esorivera1]

@@AmandaEnsing I understand! We'll patiently wait🙂

[@gabrielacortez4893]

I hope you do make a video on it. I think it's important that women share their different birthing experiences and struggles. Labor and delivery is not a one size fits all.

[@stacygutierrez1157]

Can you PLEASE post a DITL video? My son is also 5mo old and would just like to see what your day to day looks like

[@brittneydriggers2440]

I love how much you’re educating mama’s who have never breastfed before. Thank you for what you’re doing here on your channel and how you use your platform to lift mama’s up!

[@VanNguyen-ml6gb]

I saw you on PragerU; great story & I wanted to support you, your values, & your strength in being you and not let the cancel corporate or cancel culture dictate you. I love your “God first” which is so true & I love that you stood your ground & use your voice for the good, such as all humans matter, not just a certain color of some humans. God bless you & your family ❤

[@gabbyzach1508]

Thank you for this! I’m 40 weeks pregnant and so excited to start our breastfeeding journey together❤️

[@noelianieves8222]

Omgosh I haven’t seen you in sooo long I randomly thought of you and I’m soooo happy to see you’ve become a mom and you look so happy ❤❤❤❤❤ God bless !!!

[@Kearstinaven]

Currently on my breastfeeding journey and I needed this video ❤ I have gotten caught in the dr TikTok and even my pediatrician has tried talking me into different feeding techniques and it has made me think way to much. This has helped me confirm with what I felt was right and to keep pushing through

[@andreah0618]

Can you please talk about vaccines ? They are mandatory here in California if your kids are going to go to both public or private school 😩

[@Kimberly-mi5wl]

CA and NY are like this. It’s either home school or move unfortunately 😢 there’s no way around it in those awful states

[@andreah0618]

⁠@@Kimberly-mi5wlugh that sucks!

[@taylormeyers7372]

Have you tried to use a religious exemption for the vaccines?

[@JCH726]

I don’t vaccinate my kids. I homeschool!

[@leenah9898]

I will be homeschooling my babies.

[@renam9296]

Omg I am one of those moms who wanted to breast feed that didn't have the support and help I needed. I was briefly shown how to do it in the hospital and my baby was not latching well so eventually the lady just gave me a shield and told me to use it for a while as a feeding aid for now but I need to get him to transition to the breast. Well I got home and I genuinely had the toughest time trying to keep up with it and get my baby to latch. I was not producing enough milk, he was just not latching the way I needed, I was having a hard time getting him into comfortable feeding positions, and I was trying to pump to increase supply but it was not really working. Then after about a week of struggling, I started getting severe sharp pain in the breasts when I would pump, my nipples were extremely irritated and chapped (come to find out it was because apparently you can get a yeast infection on your nipples) and my baby wasnt eating enough and was screaming crying of hunger. I ended up getting mastitis in BOTH breasts and several clogged ducts, and was in horrible excruciating pain trying to pump and feed my hungry baby. I had a hell of a time getting anybody to help take care of us, my obgyn just told me to keep pumping and massage my breasts (which I was already doing and it wasn't working) and they referred me to a lactation consultant who never called me back after I called her several times crying in desperate need of help. My obgyn basically didn't know what to do to help me because "they dont deal with breastfeeding issues." I was in such misery and pain and the lack of healthcare support and and my inexperience being a first time mom led me to eventually be forced to have to quit and switch over to formula. It was the one of the worst experience of my life tbh, and I really wish that women got better support postpartum and never have to go through what I went through. They threw me to the wolves, and I had no idea how to troubleshoot and felt helpless. Smh.

[@AmandaEnsing]

I’m so sorry momma! You’re so strong to have gone through all of that. You’re not alone. Your baby is blessed to have you.

[@BreaMichelle3]

I’m pregnant with baby number 2. I had a horrible first breastfeeding experience with my severely colicky baby #1 😓 one of the hardest things I’ve gone through. Praying God will bless me with a happier newborn and that I can nourish my son coming in April ❤

[@AmandaEnsing]

Every baby is different and unique. Lifting you in prayer. That this experience will redeem your first hardship 🤍

[@ginamarzilli3074]

Thanks so much for this! You seem like such a great mom and are so intuned to your babies needs!

[@kristenantonides816]

are you able to share/talk about what you used for prenatals? On top of quality nutrition?

[@leenah9898]

I believe she took the sprigs mama bear prenatal vitamins.

[@najwasyafiqahibrizi4578]

Im a working mom, I do both pumping and direct feeding and this is my first child. So far, I enjoy the moment of breastfeeding especially if we direct feed our child. It somehow creates strong bonding with our child 😍

[@DeniseRivera71223]

Still breastfeeding at 8 months I’m so proud of myself. I dealt with so many obstacles I had my baby at 35 weeks she lost 1 lb before we got discharged they told me I had to give formula because she wasn’t getting enough breast milk. I kept pumping because my goal was to breastfeed I began to exclusively pump it was extremely difficult and exhausting they said I had to track what she was drinking. At 2 months she then got a cows milk allergy from my milk and I had to go completely dairy free until she was 6 months very difficult. I had to keep getting her used to latching because she got used to the bottle and how quick the flow was. It was a struggle but I kept trying every morning when my breast were full over and over at 3 months she got the hang of it. Fast forward to now I exclusively breastfeed no pumping the only struggle is she always wants to nurse in the middle of the night but I don’t mind. Thank God for continuing to give me the strength and patience to keep going.

[@ashleyreyes5760]

Thank you for posting this. Cluster feeding is something I didn’t know about and wish someone told me about this. Just a question… What type of milk will you give him when you stop breastfeeding ?

[@AmandaEnsing]

When he eats solids and eventually nurses less, I'm going to pump once or twice a day to build up some milk for him to then drink from a cup for a bit. I do want to breastfeed as long as I can, even if it's only at night!

[@jeanettechavez6752]

I am no longer a nursing mama but I was able to successfully BF for 13 months 🎉 & I gotta say how much lack of information and the push on formula we have here in the states. SMH. If this is a goal of yours, you can do it! Thank you for sharing!

[@emxlaur]

When I happen to have a child I will definitely come back to your videos for help. You’ve taught me so that I didn’t even know. I was always iffy about hospitals, and now I will definitely not be going and will be getting a housewife to help.

[@adrianag5426]

This is the video I needed a year ago. I struggled so much and was so scared of my baby not getting enough breast milk, that I ended up supplementing with formula which ended up leading us to only formula once my breasts could not keep up. I am hoping I can breasfeed with my second. Thank you for this video!! I will play this over and over when I need the support to keep going with breasfeeding.

[@jessisamazing100]

FTM here currently dealing with Mastitis with little one being 3 weeks old. Can you share what you did to overcome it? It is so so painful. Thank you for sharing your experience thus far💕

[@sharonpizarro_]

Currently watching this while breastfeeding my little 2 month old 💕 love your content

[@Aprilluv-u2rrd]

Thank you for sharing this. Our bodies are a miracle!

[@sillysuly]

Thank you for making this video!!! I failed at exclusively breastfeeding my first because everyone got in my head those first few days about baby not getting enough so I introduced bottle and formula to supplement when that was not necessary. I’m 34 weeks pregnant with my second and so determined to exclusively breastfeed this time 💪🏽

[@kimpadilla9313]

Absolutely love this ❤ So positive and uplifting for those of us on this BF journey 🩵

[@brittanyb7080]

I don’t have kids but I watched this whole video and it was so informative! Commenting to boost it! Thanks for always making the best videos Amanda ❤

[@paigeellenmiller9920]

A beautiful momma and so informative. Thank you 💓

[@crystalestrada546]

Love your encouragement, i can do all things my body is powerful and so incredibly grateful to be able to nurse my baby!

[@maritzah.4039]

Wow I love this video! I have loved my breastfeeding journey so far! Thank you for this ❤️

[@dedenastac]

Could you do a video on co-sleeping? I’m due very soon and was always very against it but now you got me very curious about it😅Discovered your channel through your birth story and started binge watching your channel😂💗 it is so refreshing to see a godly woman like you who is not ashamed of her faith and stands up for her believes💗💗💗 You are very inspiring please keep posting mommy/ baby related videos and God bless you and your beautiful family💗💗💗

[@KyraBowlby]

The queen posted 💟

[@gracemeltvedt641]

Just learned so much. Thank you! Please do more!

[@blairk5847]

So glad you said this about the poop diapers bc it is so true in those early months.

[@angelaoseguera251]

Thank you for your video! Currently exclusively breastfeeding my babe♥️ she’s 4 months!

[@norrisjane34]

Your baby is so adorable!!!

[@kristenlandon1538]

Which baby carrier are you using for him? I would love a baby carrier that I can nurse my son in. 🙏🙏 Thanks ❤️

[@kristiellis2173]

Thank you for sharing! My daughter is now 1 years old and I bf until a few weeks before her birthday and yes there is Soo many learning curves through the whole journey. Definitely months 5-7 was tough for me bc of starting solids and working and not being around my baby as much. It was tough! I almost wanted to give up but God prevailed. I eventually supplemented closer to the end bc I just hated pumping and couldn't keep up with the schedule and work stressed me out. But definitely want to bf again all my children!

[@leenah9898]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing this important information. I had no clue as to what breastfeeding entailed. ❤

[@livingwithjennie2989]

I unfortunately had to exclusively pump because my son absolutely wouldn’t latch even with help from LC and I had to go back to work at 12 weeks anyway. I’d kiss his cheeks nonstop to make those pathogens. Love that you mentioned that for any EP moms!

[@AmandaEnsing]

You’re amazing! Pumping is a lot of work 🙌🏽

[@ivyneas8709]

This was soooo encouraging

[@Joicab88]

He is your twin!! Love his tan skin😍

[@patriciacalderon6924]

My baby was in the NICU, and i never got the golden hour or to even hold my baby till i was discharged from the hospital. I wish i had that moment with my baby girl. She was fed formula in the hospital and threw up my milk when i fed her. I pray i have another shot at breastfeeding when i have my next baby and enjoyed your video ❤

[@amandarivera2669]

And you’re doing great mama don’t compare yourself to people who were privileged to have easier journeys !

[@samanthapierre9441]

Have you choosen to vaccinate your baby boy ? OR you will be not going that route ?

[@reeyynnaa]

She ain’t doin it haha.

[@samanthapierre9441]

Am sure she is not and that totally understandable.

[@aubriannariddle2947]

Thank you for this video 🥹❤️

[@kafka494]

I have all the respect for moms who carry through with breastfeeding. I chose not to after a week of trying, because I wanted to focus on my own recovery. Sounds selfish, but she was a 10lb baby and carrying her wrecked havoc on my pelvis. I could barely walk for the last 2 months of pregnancy and for the first week after I gave birth I couldn’t walk and could barely sit up, but I had to hold my 10lb baby for hours trying to breastfeed. None of the breastfeeding positions didn’t cause tons of pain on my body. I had all the breastfeeding resources, had skin to skin during the golden hour, had lactation consultants do home visits, but it was just my husband and I and nobody else to help us and I chose to prioritize my own recovery over breastfeeding. I do feel a bit guilty over it 😅 but she’s gaining weight like a champ, and tbh I had the most allergies and the worst gut health (ibs) and PCOS out of my siblings, and I was the only one who was breastfed so it’s not really the end all be all

[@lolashay219]

This is all truth! Love it

[@Rocketcarla2589]

Breastfeeding is a journey. In the beginning i was beside myself because it hurt so bad. I would cry when he would feed. Eventually i saw a lactation specialist and over time it got much better. Now he’s almost four months and it’s easy. It’s crazy how he went from 30-40 minutes to like 10-15 minutes in total. They get more efficient as they get older. It’s been hard for me to eat or drink water because I’m so busy with him. That’s frustrating. I get good sleep because i literally go to bed when he does. I get nap trapped a lot which i love but i can never get anything done lol

[@biancacolon5629]

amazing ❤ thanks so much for sharing momma 🙏🏼 God bless you and baby boy

[@mahythedelgado4391]

Omg you look like Natalie Halcro. You’re beautiful babe 🤍

[@hollymeyers7796]

35 years go I breastfed my three children in my bed sideline ❤️they all slept in my bed until they wanted to leave my bed ❤️boy was I judged❤️all my children grew up to be healthy happy adults ❤️you go girl ,you do you

[@VickyMiksa]

Not me watching the whole video while single and not having children 🫢

[@Alorajones19]

How did u get past those 5 days without milk? Did the baby just go hungry?

[@AmandaEnsing]

I talked about this in the video. Your baby drinks colostrum, which is milk, while you wait for your mature milk to come in. Your body makes it during pregnancy. You have that golden milk until your white milk comes in. Baby always has what he or she needs 🫶🏽

[@Alorajones19]

@@AmandaEnsing ohh i knew colostrum was a thing ive just always been told it wasn’t enough to satisfy baby. My sister is pregnant with her first and wants to breastfeed. I will be sharing this video with her and pregnant friends. Lots of good information regarding breastfeeding. Thanks for spreading awareness on the struggles and beauty of breastfeeding!

[@blairk5847]

Now that I got to finish this video I’m so shocked at how much you do know and this relates to me so much. My baby would fuss too bc he was full and gassy but always still wanted mommy. Also I haven’t burped him since about 4 months old lol

[@mariah0915]

What kind of bottles is he taking ? I’m having trouble with my daughter taking any bottles.

[@AmandaEnsing]

We use Dr Browns with size 0!

[@mycupofcocoa1125]

Looks it’s the sweetest duo 😊

[@makeupbyrenab4982]

Thank you for your informational videos! Saving to my future baby playlist!🙏🏽🩷

[@gabbss315]

I’m a first time mom due in February! I want to breastfeed only. What do you feed the baby immediately post partum when your milk hasn’t come in yet?

[@AmandaEnsing]

I mentioned in the video. Your body makes colostrum when you’re pregnant and baby drinks that until Milk comes in!

[@gabbss315]

@@AmandaEnsing ok! I was worried baby would be on a diet the first few days haha this is such a relief!

[@christinemadrazo6755]

Beautiful baby

[@donalpaccio4233]

I miss so much your Q&A or Beauty and Brains videos. I hope you're doing ok. Greets from 🇫🇷

[@dms_25]

My son is 18mos and still on my boobs… it’s a struggle to wean him off right now. He wants it before a nap… before bedtime then after 4 hrs it’s every hr. Consuming cabbage makes me produce a lot… I’m watching what I have to eat now so my supply can decrease. He has teeth and it hurts when he sleeps on my boobs. I’ve had mastitis a hand full of times. Good luck to all the moms with breastfeeding!

[@user-rt1os2sw5s]

In California when we breastfeed the doctors tell us to buy Vitamin D drops … what are your thoughts on that? Were you told that?

[@tinkerbell5577]

I don’t think it’s just a California thing

[@AmandaEnsing]

We don’t do anything except breastmilk. I focus on what I eat so my milk is a nutritious as possible. I know some moms do that, but personally do not and haven’t researched it. I just keep it simple and stick to the basics.

[@charliec8936]

Definitely no vitamin D. There’s a reason breast milk doesn’t contain it. It’s a hormone that’s produced naturally with sunlight. Do not take artificial supplements for you or baby

[@mandiiiiie]

I tried to breast-feed for the first months and my milk supply did not grow. Even tried pumping and nothing would come out. In the support clinic here really didn’t help. They actually made you feel horrible mom because I couldn’t breast-feed.

[@Isjustay]

Would the baby just feed on colostrum until the milk comes in?

[@AmandaEnsing]

Yes. That’s everything the baby needs and more!

[@whitney3585]

What if you want to have husband feed baby?

[@AmandaEnsing]

You can pump instead of feeding and give a bottle. I found exclusively nursing was easier. We do a bottle every once in a while

[@MariaRodriguez-ug7pm]

Not to scare anyone but breastfeeding is EASY but stopping the breastfeeding is the worst for me the engorged breast the pain is not fun God help us moms 💕

[@rg4438]

❤❤

[@not_moist]

Actual weirdo

[@fihimfatima6210]

Free Palestine…. Despise the supporters of mass genocide. 🇵🇸💔

[@Fairyrp2121]

First Mom said it was my turn to get pinned😅

[@adilenefierro6971]

I love this video! I’m a ftm and I sooo needed to hear everything you said here. I too was told that I could give my baby formula while I waited for my milk to come in. I did that for a few weeks and I could not take seeing my baby in pain due to her being gassy and uncomfortable because of the formula. I said no more formula I need to just trust that my body is giving her enough!and that was the best decision i made. Thank you for all the information! 🩷🩷

[@katelinparkss]

i’m only about half way through your video right now but i’m curious to know your husband’s experience with your breastfeeding? in my experience (im a year and a half in exclusivity bf) it seemed like it was harder my mine to build that connection, i’m wondering if you had a similar experience and how y’all overcame 😊🫶🏼

[@AmandaEnsing]

I think baby bonds more with mom at first because they spent time in our womb and apparently think we are the same person until around 6 months. They are looking for our milk and our scent. We are their comfort. My husband has bonded so much with Adriel, but didn’t do as many naps the first few months, because baby only wanted me. I think it’s easier as baby gets bigger. In the beginning, Rafa focused more on nourishing me & doing things around the house. Take care of momma so momma can take care of baby. He would hold him during wake windows, so I could shower and things, but wasn’t until around 4 months that Adriel napped more with dad & that was the first time I left to get my hair done for kore than an hour 😅 It gets easier! The newborn phase is more intimate with the mother I think. Also exclusively breastfeeding and not doing bottles, he was most the time with me.