I was reading an article, which was written by D.W. Winnicott in 1949, and had to laugh. Mixed in there with lots of detailed analysis that I won’t go into, is a list of the reasons that mothers hate their babies. I thought the list was rather brave, seeing that it was written in 1949, [...]
Articles in the ‘Newborn’ Category
Do You Hate Your Baby (at Least Some of the Time)?
Saturday, June 12th, 2010Sleepless Nights with Baby
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010The Scene: Your baby won’t go to sleep and won’t let you sit down; you stand, bouncing your child in your arms from 11 PM until morning (or somewhere in between). You think (do you dare?): if this demon baby doesn’t stop crying (go to sleep, calm down, leave me alone, etc). I will throw [...]
5 Steps to Ease the Separation Anxiety
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010Scene 1: You and your partner are finally going out on ‘date night’ (or you are leaving your child at day care, or going to the gym, to meet a friend, to work, etc.). Your trusted sitter arrives and takes your child from your arms. Your child begins to cry inconsolably and reaches out towards [...]
The Myth of Instantaneous Bonding
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010Many moms expect to feel bonded with their new baby immediately, as if the the process of childbirth creates instantaneous connection and love. Yet feeling connected to and in love with your baby may not happen this fast. Bonding is often a gradual process which begins during pregnancy (or even conception) and continues long after [...]
