- Baby needs both of you
Day2dayparenting reported:
“Daddy’s role to hold and bond with baby, and allow them to feel your bare skin and smell your natural scent are critical. They WILL recognize your voice, Dad! This will provide a sense of calm for your infant, as well as kangaroo care (skin on skin – naked baby on Daddy’s bare chest) to smell you and feel your heartbeat. This provides a soothing, comforting moment for your newborn.”
Fathers often feel left out in the excitement of a new baby. They aren’t sure where they fit in, or how they can be a support to their new son or daughter.
Communicate with your husband about how they can help, and give them one on one time to bond with the baby as well.
It is easy to harbor resentment when things go left unattended. Be vigilant in your efforts to stay on top of your relationship with your husband.
Having a healthy marriage will provide more stability to your children than you can even imagine.
Also, let your husband know that you want him to be open with you, and reveal any insecurities or troubles with the new lifestyle he is dealing with.
Please let us know in the comments section if you have experience communicating with your husband through a new baby, and how that helped.