by Grainne Ryan ©Independent.ie
Don't be discouraged by the horror stories! Having a baby is challenging, but at the same time it's one of life's wonderful experiences. I still remember my children's arrivals 23, 20 and 14 years ago. I don't remember the sleepless nights but all the happiness they brought.
The important thing is to be positive. The first few weeks can be a bit of a rollercoaster, with fluctuating hormones, broken sleep, recovery from labour and delivery. For that reason it is important to get as much support from anyone else who can help you.
The good news is there is a lot you can do right from the start that will settle your baby into a good sleep pattern. Newborns need between 16 and 20 hours sleep per day in order to grow and develop. In the first few weeks, this will be more or less evenly divided between night and day. Get some rest when your baby sleeps so that you can face the night-time feeds.
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