The birth of a child brings happiness to the house, fills the life of a woman with meaning. She becomes a mother, she has a responsibility, she has to give a lot in order to receive the happiness that brings the joy of motherhood. The first child opens the gates to a completely different world and without having time to look around and understand how all this "works", the woman is already expecting her second child.
Fear, confusion, feelings of helplessness are replaced by the joy of waiting for a new family member. The expectant mother has many questions in her head. How to deal with it? How will you learn to manage your time, distribute things so that there is enough for two children? After all, when the age difference in children is so insignificant, they need equally much attention and love. Don't be scared. Nature has created a woman unusually strong, and if she sends her trials, then, undoubtedly, she will cope with them.
First you need to prepare mentally. The first serious test for a mother preparing for childbirth is a maternity hospital, separation from an older child for several days, because before that, the baby hardly had to part with her mother. Dad is the best assistant in this situation. It is necessary to try, even during pregnancy, to bring the baby closer to the father as best as possible. This can be joint walks (without mom), games, bedding for the night. The child should feel equal involvement of both parents. So, in the absence of one of them, he will feel safe.
The second thing mothers face is the acquaintance of an older baby with a younger one. Here you should not underestimate children, being still a one-year-old child, it would seem that he will not notice the enthusiasm for a new family member, this is by no means the case. Childhood jealousy appears, which is very easy, with the right approach, to turn into love and tenderness. Give your baby more opportunities to get to know a newborn, show how they are both dear and important. Involve the baby in the work of caring for the newborn, bathing, and entertaining the youngest, let him feel older, needed, and most importantly, no less loved than before. Over time, the child adapts to the new environment. Will be able to love and accept a younger brother or sister. And he will not even imagine himself without him.
