THE 7 MOST IMPORTANT RULES FOR VISITING A NEW MOM

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You’ve adored her growing baby bump for months now. You had a blast at her baby shower, and you’ve bemoaned her swollen ankles with her

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1. WAIT FOR AN INVITATION (SHE MIGHT NOT BE UP TO COMPANY)

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Gifts are encouraging and thoughtful, but they don’t have to be expensive. Here are some great new mom gift ideas: – Epsom salts & Lavender essential oil for sitz baths (I write about my experience with that here) – Earth Mama Angel Baby Butter (she will REALLY appreciate this!) – If she’s breastfeeding, these nursing pads are some of my favorites

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3. BRING FOOD FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY (BUT DON’T STAY AND EAT IT WITH THEM!)

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No new mom wants to feel bad about having you come in and clean her home. But if you some laundry waiting to be folded, sit and chat and fold it. Or load the dishwasher.

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Both mama and newborn need a nice quiet, safe environment right now. And a healthy one! If you, your significant other, or your kids have been sick lately or seem like you might be heading that way, stay home.

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SWIPE UP FOR MORE INFO!

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