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TIP 4<\/h4>\n\n\n

Draw up an “oh, shit” plan<\/h1><\/div>\n
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Life as the parents of infants has its challenges. Draw up a plan for responding to such demands, which also lists where you can find help. <\/p>\n\n

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Advice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Be aware of what could make you feel stressed, such as not enough food or sleep. Create and use an \u201coh, shit\u201d plan which covers the sensible things to do when the demands pile up, and which people bring you relief when its needed. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Prepare yourself for life with an infant<\/summary>\n

You\u2019ll find life demanding at times when you get a baby, but good preparation can make these demands easier to handle. Thinking through things which might happen in advance will allow you to draw up a plan for tackling them. Every child and every parent is different, but some challenges are common to all. A crying baby, lack of sleep, staying awake at night and a new life with fresh responsibilities are demanding for many newly fledged parents. You can\u2019t be prepared for everything, but we hope our 10 smart tips can teach you a bit more and provide a little reliable and positive advice for dealing with some difficult conditions. You can, for example, read more about why babies cry and what you can do to help in tip 5. Be honest, and ask for advice and help if you\u2019re unsure. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Learn what makes you cross and frustrated<\/summary>\n

Some adults can become irritated and short-tempered if they don\u2019t get enough to eat, while others need plenty of sleep to function at their best. It\u2019s important to take this seriously by establishing fixed mealtimes so you don\u2019t forget to eat, and by ensuring that you get enough sleep. Their own childhood experiences can make the parental role difficult for some. Being conscious of your own danger signals when you get stressed could allow you to make good choices before your feelings take control. Such signs could be shortage of sleep over several days, setting high standards for yourself which you struggle to meet, going many hours without food, or feeling frightened, sad or unhappy over time. If that\u2019s what you\u2019re experiencing, or you see that your partner is struggling, it\u2019s important to talk about it, to ask for help, and to accept support and respite. Many people find themselves in this position, and much good help and advice is available from your local health centre. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Use your \u201coh, shit\u201d plan when things get difficult<\/summary>\n

Sometimes you\u2019ve done everything you can to help your child, but it still keeps crying inconsolably. People tackle this in different ways \u2013 some manage to stay calm, while others become very upset, stressed or cross. Such feelings can make it difficult to think straight. Taking out your anger or despair on your baby or others could cause serious injuries. It can therefore make sense to have a plan about what to do if you\u2019re on the verge of losing control. None of us are the same, and we differ over what calms us down or who we\u2019ll turn to for help. So each of us must draw up our own personal, specific and practical \u201coh, shit\u201d plan to be prepared for how we\u2019re personally going tackle stress and frustration. You\u2019ll find this below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also use the “Oh, shit” template which you find on page 26 and 27 in the book you receive on ‘helsestasjonen’. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Remember<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you recognise the signs that you\u2019re getting stressed, it\u2019s easier to make the right choices before your feelings take control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Innholdet p\u00e5 denne siden er utviklet i samarbeid med Tone Emilie L\u00f8vjom\u00e5s Spinnanger, spesialsykepleier.<\/p>\n\n

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