•  Continuous crying- can be a sign that baby is stressed out. Being born is a hard job for not only mom but also baby.
• ️ Comfort feeding- Sometimes baby may seem like they are wanting to eat a little more even if they are not hungry.
•  Short or non-existent sleep cycles- this can be a big sing that something is going on in baby’s nervous system.
•  Abrupt crying during sleep- If baby is stressed their bodies are in a constant fight or flight response. This may affect their sleep cycle.
•  Less eye contact- This can be a sign that there is a disconnect in baby’s nervous system not allowing proper communications to the brain.

What Can You Do?

• Here are somethings you can try with baby if you think they may be stressed.
• Skin to skin contact- Sometimes baby just needs to feel you there. Skin to skin contact might be just what baby needs.
•  Let baby feed- Yes, baby may not be hungry, but this is their way of getting more bonding time with mom.
• Warm baths before bed.
•  Talk to baby, your voice is comforting to them.

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