When a baby arrives in this world there are many mixed feelings and we all want to meet that little one who has kept us waiting to see him for 9 long months. By the time the delivery has come to an end, we have a mother tired of labor wanting to rest with her little one. Approximately 2 hours after the end of the delivery, the parents together with the newborn are taken to the plant where they are accommodated in a room. The best thing in these cases is to let them spend the two days of admission alone and calm with their baby, that they are not disturbed by phone and that they be offered help once they have left.
But on many occasions, the parents' family and friends end up turning the hospital room into a tavern. It is common that a series of basic rules are not respected so as not to disturb the tranquility of the newborn or the period of adaptation of the parents. It is proven that visits have more negative than positive things and in many places they are considering their prohibition. But if you still plan to do it, there are a series of tips that will come in handy to know; are important to make a quality visit and leave parents with a good taste in their mouths:
- Give notice of your arrival in advance and do not show up as a surprise; parents need privacy and it is normal that in those times in the room they are not arranged. In addition, the baby needs to rest and you can arrive at a bad time.
- Have a disinterested detail; I assure you that a box of chocolates after a childbirth that has lasted a whole day is something that can bring tears to joy.
- Be prudent with time what do you use to make the visit; Ideally, it should not exceed 20 minutes and should never be longer than 30 minutes.
- Don't make inappropriate comments. I know it sounds pretty logical, but it's not the first time someone has told me something similar.
- Don't hold the baby if the parents don't offer it to you and don't insist on doing it; you're going to have lots of cuddling moments in the future.
- Be neat, especially for the newborn; wash your hands, do not wear perfume, do not smoke before entering and don't kiss the baby.
With these tips, your visit will be satisfactory both for you and for the parents and the baby. If your option is to visit after leaving the hospital, these recommendations will also help you; I would only add that you wait a few days for the family to adjust to the new situation at home.