8 things to know before visiting parents in the maternity ward

Originally published in June 2022

When one of our relatives has just given birth to a delicious 3.5kg roast, we can have theimmediate desire to meet the divine child as soon as possible. However, there are fairly simple rules to follow before arriving everyone smiles at the maternity ward, arms full of gifts and hands full of germs.

To meet a newborn there are rules to be respected

On TikTok, a mom-to-be summed up the list perfectly rules to follow if his relatives want to come to him visit the maternity ward or at home after childbirth. This list is unique to her, but many moms-to-be can find their way around and share it.

1. Please don’t kiss the baby.
2. No unexpected visitors. ” I really don’t think I’ll be ready to socialize when a baby literally comes out of me Says Maisie Crompton.
3. Do not announce that our baby was born before us, on social media or in person.
4. No baby photos posted until we do it first.
5. Don’t come if you are sick. ” I don’t care if it’s just, like, a little cough “Says the future mother.
6. Wash your hands before wearing it because “ you have probably touched many things ”.
7. Do not ask to see the baby if you have not spoken to me or if you have not asked me how I was during the pregnancy.
8. If our baby cries, please return it to me or his father because “I don’t want to see my baby cry from a distance “.

Well, it’s pretty simple after all, isn’t it?

Oh yes and last things: don’t be offended if your parents ask you not to come and see them right away. It’s not against you, it’s just that after giving birth you don’t necessarily want to see all the cavalry land.

And don’t forget that if you go to the new parents’ house, at their request, a plate of lasagna to be frozen (or any other homemade dish prepared with love, to offer to those who have not slept more than 2 hours in a row for days ) will be received as the best of gifts.

Of course, as usual, we repeat: everyone does what he wants. There are parents who love to have people and see their hands full of fingers resting on their baby! But when in doubt, if you are visiting, ask ahead, don’t eat the bread.

Photo credit image of one: Monkey Business