Bringing your baby home is one of life's most unforgettable moments. It can also be one of the most overwhelming.

Feeding, sleeping, nappies, crying and weight loss, those first few weeks are filled with questions. How do you know what's normal? When should you ask for help? And why does everyone seem to have different advice?

In this episode of Family Health by Mini First Aid, Kate is joined by NHS paediatrician Dr Lillie Parker to guide parents through the realities of life with a newborn.

Drawing on both her professional expertise and her own recent experience as a new mum, Dr Parker explains what parents can realistically expect during those first days and weeks after birth.

Together they discuss newborn feeding, understanding weight loss, sleep patterns, recognising normal newborn behaviour and why preparation before your baby arrives can make those early weeks feel a little less overwhelming.

This episode is packed with practical advice and gentle reassurance for anyone adjusting to life with a brand new baby.

In this episode:

• What life with a newborn is really like
• Why those first weeks can feel overwhelming
• Newborn feeding and recognising when baby is full
• Breastfeeding, formula feeding and establishing routines
• Why babies lose weight after birth
• Sleep expectations during the newborn period
• Normal newborn behaviour
• Preparing before your baby arrives
• When to seek advice from healthcare professionals

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Dr. Lillie Parker is an NHS paediatrician dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care. Her Instagram page @doctor.lils offers parents and carers a reliable source of health advice amidst the overwhelming noise of unregulated information online. Her mission is to create a supportive community and empower parents to confidently manage their children’s health using trusted, evidence based advice and information.

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