If you are a friend or relative of new parents, please remember that they are extremely exhausted and most likely overwhelmed. What about etiquette or rules for visiting a newborn and new parents? Is there such a thing? Yup! There definitely is!Īnd you can share these rules with potential visitors if that’s helpful for you. Here are some questions to consider:ĭo you want to limit visitors in the hospital? Do you prefer to be choosy about who visits at first? How about asking people to wait a week or more after you arrive home? These are perfectly reasonable requests! It’s also important that you are both on the same page. It’s a good idea to discuss your thoughts about visitors with your partner before your baby is born. Here are some great ideas for keeping your newborn healthy! Some new parents are concerned about their baby being exposed to sickness, especially during the winter months. In fact, here are 10 Smart Reasons to Have a “No Visitor’s Policy” after your baby’s birth. Many new parents prefer to wait on having visitors and that’s totally fine! If you are expecting a new baby, you may already be feeling anxious about having visitors. I hope this post empowers you to advocate for yourself and set the boundaries that will be helpful for your family. In this post, I’m going to “lay down the law” so that new moms and dads get the rest and support they so desperately need!Īs a postpartum doula, I frequently help new parents to set some boundaries with visitors and family. This post may contain affiliate links which give me a small commission at no extra charge to you.Īre there rules for visiting a newborn or new parents? You bet there are!

My New Mom & Me by Renata Galindo