The first days and year of motherhood are full of surprises, sleeplessness, joy and other feelings. Everyone will give you their opinion on how you should take care of your baby and yourself. There are certain tips that can drive a new mom crazy and she will have a hard time deciding which ones to take and which ones to ignore.

One of the best tips for new moms is that they should enjoy every moment of their motherhood. Moms tend to forget about enjoying their motherhood after giving birth to a new baby. Usually all attention is diverted to the baby and she may not have time to enjoy her new life. You need to slow down and accept it all. The baby will be young only for a period of time. Remember to take lots of videos and photos as children grow very fast.

New moms are also advised to trust their inner guts. You should do what you think is right for your baby. People will always give you advice on what to do and this can confuse you in one way or another, causing you to do the wrong thing. You have to do what you feel is right and not what other people tell you is right. It’s okay to ask for opinions from others, but these are just opinions, not facts. Always trust your maternal instincts.

New moms should always wait and be ready for times when they feel terrified, tired, overwhelmed, and challenged by responsibilities. On other days you can feel love, peace and a lot of joy. This is very normal in these times since you are living another life that you were not used to.

New moms should also take time for themselves, even though most believe they don’t need that time. You need some mental space because you may be under stress and not realize it because you are always busy. You may later regret why you didn’t give yourself time because every person needs some time for themselves.

New moms should also accept all the help that is offered. Although you may think that no one else can care for your baby better than you, it is very important that the baby’s father bond with the newborn as well. Give dad some alone time with the child to diaper, feed, and play. Chances are their ways of doing things are different from yours, but that doesn’t make them bad.

They are just different. Be happy to get the help you need and go take a nap.

Lastly, you should also consider joining support groups where you will meet other new moms. These groups help new moms to interact and benefit from shared experiences. You will also get tips from the group facilitator who must be a professional.