What to expect on your baby s first night
Here s what brand new babies are like, and what they do, in their first 24 hours of life. Photo: iStockphoto
If you’re pregnant, you’ve probably been thinking a lot about your labour and delivery. And you’ve probably read a bunch about surviving the
first few months with your little one. But what about those first 12 to 24 hours after birth? What happens then? (Note: The following applies to babies born with no major health concerns, at the hospital.)
You’ll likely be moved from the delivery room to a room on the maternity ward, where you’ll spend the first day and night of baby’s life.