Addressing the new baby fears
You have taken childbirth classes, gone to the doctor or midwife for check-ups, you have seen your little one on an ultra-sound, read books about pregnancy, labor and birth, and you have your support system set up for your labor. With this preparation, you may feel ready and able to get baby into this world and into your arms but how prepared are you for when it is just you and baby? What do you think you might fear the most coming home? Did you plan for that?
There are many fears that