The following piece of sage advice was written by a new papa, this new papa. He and his incredible wife T had the most amazing home birth, and he was doing his best to keep the sacred vibe rolling ~
How To Visit a Newborn
- bring food.*
- wash dishes.
- help with laundry. fold some towels.
- refill mama’s water glass.
- Be aware that you are entering a sacred space, where mama and baby have enacted a tangible miracle, love made flesh. enter with quiet reverence, please.
- papa, whether he realizes it or not, is the guardian of a sacred space. please do what you can to make his job easier.
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