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Essay / New mothers: how is your baby developing at 1 month?
New mothers learn that from the first month after their baby is born, they make their own schedules for eating, sleeping and playing. Babies this age can usually communicate with their mothers when they are hungry or uncomfortable and need to be changed. Sleeping is usually not a problem, as they can sleep for long hours and cannot even move when there is a loud noise. However, you might expect more difficulties if your baby is born too early. Caring for premature babies can add some stress, meaning mothers must seek support and, at the same time, care for themselves. How is your baby developing at 1 month?1. Physical DevelopmentChanges in Head ShapeA vaginally delivered baby usually has an elongated head at birth due to molding of the soft skull to fit the pelvic opening. However, from one month (four weeks) onwards, the head becomes more symmetrical and rounder in shape. Start to lift your head a little. At one month old, a baby lying on his stomach may be able to raise his head a little. Mothers should monitor their baby while he is lying in this position to strengthen his neck muscles. Smeared skin Your baby's skin will gradually spread evenly every day and will lose the mottled appearance, flaking and swelling of the eyelids after a month. activelyA baby becomes more active and tends to stretch his limbs more after four weeks. Although she does not have complete control over her body movements, you will notice that she gradually changes from the familiar fetal position. Start to lose lanugo While a newborn baby has lots of soft, fine hairs called lanugo all over their body, they lose most of them as the weeks go by. Around a month old, you will notice...... middle of paper ......operation during its first year of life. You can do this by taking photos of your baby's milestones, their favorite toy, or a spot in the room. It will also be fun to dress her in cute outfits and see how much she has grown against a stuffed animal or baby chair. Baby photos will also be more memorable if you are in the photo with your baby, so they can see when they get older. While you will enjoy seeing your little baby, your teenage daughter will have fun watching your fashion sense at the time.SummaryMothers will notice many changes in their babies before they reach one month of age, including how they communicate, play, eat and sleep. It is important to cope with these changes, but also to take care of yourself. com/0_your-4-week-olds-development_1477174.bc