Some women feel rather weepy around the third day, especially if the labour was difficult, or if they are very tired or have other worries. This is known as the baby blues . Some women worry because they don t love their baby immediately but, as with any relationship, it s not always love at first sight. You may just need to give yourself time you can still care for your baby and provide all the warmth and security he or she needs. If you have your baby in hospital, you ll probably be moved to the postnatal ward after the birth to be with other mothers who have also had their babies.
Some mothers enjoy their stay in hospital and find it restful and easy.
Others find it tiring and rather stressful. It depends on how you re feeling, whether you like the company of other mothers or miss your privacy, and on how the ward is organised. In any case, your stay in hospital, if your delivery is uncomplicated, is likely to be short. You re likely to need quite a lot of help and advice with your first baby. The midwives are there to guide and support you as well as checking that you are recovering from the birth.