99. Navigating Christmas with a New Baby - Realistic Tips for the Festive Season

Celebrating your first Christmas with your baby? I know the festive period can be both merry and overwhelming! In this episode I explain how to keep feeding on track (and avoid mastitis), manage baby sleep in new environments, and set boundaries with well-meaning relatives. I share my top holiday hacks so you can enjoy the magic while honouring your needs as a new parent.In this episode we cover...Protecting postpartum in the festive seasonBreastfeeding and avoiding mastitis. Why your baby carrier will be your best friend. Breastfeeding and alcohol consumptionNavigating family events and opinions on your parenting. Hot weather and babiesFinal words for your first Christmas with your babyTimestamps:00:00:18 – Overview: Navigating Christmas with a new baby, why it’s challenging00:01:24 – Practical tips for navigating the festive period, focus on feeding and mastitis risks00:02:21 – The importance of flexibility and having backup plans for Christmas Day00:03:07 – Lowering expectations, focusing on what traditions matter most, and reassessing commitments00:04:02 – Discussing family expectations, new environments, and why Christmas can be overwhelming00:05:37 – Managing multiple events, travel, and considering your baby’s needs during festivities00:05:46 – Handling unsolicited advice from family, coming back to your values00:09:00 – Mastitis risks during Christmas: missed or delayed feeds and changing routines00:11:17 – Traveling with a baby during holidays: planning for feeds, car seat time limits00:11:53 – Feeding in new environments, comfort tips for breastfeeding at events00:13:57 – Breastfeeding and alcohol: guidelines, “safe to drive, safe to feed” principle00:18:36 – Coping with hot weather: hydration tips for mum and baby, feeding adjustments00:21:07 – Final thoughts: lowering expectations, focusing on joy.I would love to hear your thoughts, questions, and ideas for future episodes so please get in touch on instagram - my insta is @heldmidwifery or through my website www.heldmidwifery.com.au. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes, and if you're enjoying the podcast I would be ever so grateful if you could rate and review  on your favourite podcast player. Disclaimer: Remember as always the info provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, midwifery, psychological, childbirth, pre-natal or post-natal education or other professional medical advice, and is provided for general information and guidance purposes only. Hannah Willsmore/Held Midwifery will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of your reliance on this information, advice, content or materials. This release includes but is not limited to any claim for personal injury, damages and death of any individual which has received information from Hannah Willsmore. Further, Hannah Willsmore does not make any representations or give any warranties about their accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability