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First-Week Checklist
Daily basics
- Feed the baby on a pattern that matches your feeding plan.
- Keep track of wet diapers, stool, and any patterns that seem off.
- Protect sleep shifts for the adults so nobody becomes unsafe from exhaustion.
Recovery basics
- Keep water, food, and medication within reach.
- Watch for worsening pain, bleeding, fever, or emotional distress.
- Ask for help before everything feels impossible.
Keep notes on
- Appointment times.
- Questions for the next visit.
- Anything that seemed unusual but not urgent.
What matters most this week
The first week is a race between ordinary recovery and ordinary fatigue. If feeding, output, and safety are under control, the rest can be messy without being a problem 12.