What is needed for baby in first few weeks of life

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What is needed for baby in first few weeks of life

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When a baby first comes home from the hospital, in the first few days if you had a home birth, the baby needs very little. The baby needs the mother and the father or co-parent's arms; breasts, if she's planning to breastfeed; diapers; very little clothes or clothing items; probably a sling or any other kind of baby wear that the mother is choosing to do. That's pretty much it. Babies don't need a lot of paraphernalia or toys or strollers in the first few weeks or after birth. That will come later. It's very interesting that people feel like they need to buy so much. It's almost for confidence so that they feel safe that they have the equipment, but this is what the baby needs in the beginning, at the beginning of life. They need attachment. They need love. They feel safe when they are close to their parents.

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Ana Paula Markel is the mother of four children. Having experienced two cesarean births, a medicated vaginal birth and a natural birth (in that order,) Ana Paula discovered a passionate interest in the childbirth process. Her goal is to assist mothers and families to explore the many options available in childbirth and to take responsibility for their choices.

Ana Paula has been teaching a very fun and active childbirth preparation workshop in Los Angeles for the past nine years and has supported hundreds of families during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. Ana is also a doula trainer for DONA International and has been mentoring new doulas for the past six years. Ana Paula is honored to serve as Director of International Development for DONA International and to be on the advisory board for PAM (Pregnancy Awareness month.) In 2008 Ana founded BINI Birth, a center in Los Angeles dedicated to the childbirth education field, doula training and green pregnancy retail. BINI offers a variety of classes for pregnant couples and new parents. BINI offers yoga, Hypnobirthing, breastfeeding classes and support groups for new mothers and Ana’s very popular workshops. BINI Birth is also the premiere doula referral service in Los Angeles. Ana Paula is passionate about connecting families of all backgrounds with their ideal birth support.

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