It’s normal, at the beginning they’re just machines that transform milk into piss and shit. That will change, you’ll get your share of having to entertain your kid.
As for the breastfeeding, she has to persevere (if she wants to, that is), there’s nothing else to do. If you’ve checked that there are no physical issues preventing the breastfeeding, there’s literally no other way to make it a habit. This is new not only for the mother, but for the kid as well. No one likes changes, especially if it’s literally the first big change of your life. There’s some getting used to for all sides.
As for the anxiousness, I don’t think I’ve met a woman who thinks she’s doing okay during the first weeks. All of them were in fact doing very well, but reality and our perception of it don’t often go hand in hand. The hormone amounts doing stuff in her body right now are massive, she’s gonna be a little crazy for the first ~6 weeks. And your reassurances do help, just don’t expect miracles, she simply knows she’s doing it wrong.
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It’s normal, at the beginning they’re just machines that transform milk into piss and shit. That will change, you’ll get your share of having to entertain your kid.
As for the breastfeeding, she has to persevere (if she wants to, that is), there’s nothing else to do. If you’ve checked that there are no physical issues preventing the breastfeeding, there’s literally no other way to make it a habit. This is new not only for the mother, but for the kid as well. No one likes changes, especially if it’s literally the first big change of your life. There’s some getting used to for all sides.
As for the anxiousness, I don’t think I’ve met a woman who thinks she’s doing okay during the first weeks. All of them were in fact doing very well, but reality and our perception of it don’t often go hand in hand. The hormone amounts doing stuff in her body right now are massive, she’s gonna be a little crazy for the first ~6 weeks. And your reassurances do help, just don’t expect miracles, she simply knows she’s doing it wrong.