9 things every Pakistani new mother should know

1.       You will grow a superhuman power to wake up in the middle of the night when your baby lets out so much as a whimper.

Seriously though, if the baby even burps that will be a cause of alarm for you. You will wake up in the middle of the night to make sure everything is okay with him and then you will go back to sleep for another five minutes before something wakes you up again


2.       Rely on your instincts or your mother-in-law’s advice.

Doctor Google is of no help. Taking a baby to a doctor is good, but it’s important to know what is normal for a baby to do and what is not. For that call your mother or ask your mother-in-law for help.
 3.       Your physical, emotional, and intellectual limits are going to be tested.

Every single day, you will face something new which will let you grow as a parent. So be prepared.

4.       You will miss sleeping carelessly.

You remember that time when you used to sleep without a care in the world? Well forget that. Now your world will revolve around your baby.


5.       You will start to do a lot of things one-handed (or with your elbow).

This will be among your most useful set of skills as a mother.


6.       Silence will mean trouble.

If you did put your baby down for sleep. Then it’s okay. But if you have a toddler and there is silence, be extremely suspicious because it usually means your baby is getting into something you don’t want them to or eating something they shouldn’t.

7.       You will know and speak a whole new language.

You know that stare that people give when your kid rambles on in what sounds like gibberish, and you translate.


8.       Taking out time for yourself is equally important.

It is undeniably critical that you take time out for yourself on a daily basis. Every day you need to make it a point to take a shower, put on clean clothes and eat at least two wholesome meals. Remember, the kid is as healthy as the child is.



9.    Dada, dadi along with 'Nana', 'Nani' will spoil your child with love

Just get used to the fact that your rules don't apply to the grandparents.




Sana Fatima's motto is 'live and let live'. She speaks passionately about women rights and thinks our society 'needs a doctor because it's sick'. Find her on Twitter and Facebook.

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