The addition of a newborn to any Lubbock family is always a joyful time, but also a stressful time. Often, when there is an older child at home, he or she experiences as much stress as mom and dad during the long transition period after the new baby’s arrival. Older children often fear that they have been replaced or that their mommy and daddy might not love them as much as they did before new baby came. Or, maybe they view the new baby as a toy to be played with and to rough-house with, not knowing that they need to be gentle and loving towards their new sibling. This is where the benefits of having a Lubbock birth doula visit your home before the birth of your baby comes in.
Hiring a birth doula in Lubbock to help older child/ren get used to the idea of having a baby in the house can ease the transition for your child/ren as well as you and your spouse. Through coping skills and role playing for both child/ren and parents, the matter of adding your new family member is approached and nurtured through positive education. Techniques that may be used include role playing, infant care with a doll, story books, and drawing pictures to express thoughts, feelings or fears that older siblings may have regarding the arrival and their younger sibling. These techniques are all geared to your child’s or Children’s individual and unique learning styles to ensure the smoothest transition to older-siblinghood possible.
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