THE FIRST WEEKS

There is something very special and exciting about being alone for the first time with your new baby, but it can also be a worrying time.

This is when you begin to realise that things will never be the same again. You are now responsible for a new life, which may seem a daunting task at first, but you will be surprised how quickly it all seems to fall into place.

In the early weeks there is a great deal to learn about the needs of your new baby. This section gives some basic information to help you get going. And, although today it might seem scary, in a matter of months you will be looking back and wondering what you were worrying about.