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10 rules for visiting all mums with newborns need to know

You've just given birth and now the whole world wants to visit. Overwhelmed? Set these rules to avoid the common visitor pitfalls at the hospital and when you get home

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Posted: 27 January 2011
by Kyrsty Hazell

Visiting rules - Make your partner the gatekeeper
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At the hospital... make your partner the gatekeeper

As much as you love your family and feel touched that they want to come and visit your newborn baby, you'll also need your own space and warning when visitors are approaching!

Make your partner the gatekeeper and get him to spread the word that you need time to rest, recuperate and bond with your baby. Get him to keep watch and take charge of the visiting schedule, so you can concentrate on recovering and spending uninterrupted time with your baby.

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  • Visiting rules - Make your partner the gatekeeper
  • Visiting rules - Make sure you're clear from the beginning
  • Visiting rules - Put off people bringing hundreds of flowers and gifts to the hospital
  • Visiting rules - Make up a secret sign for when you've had enough
  • Visiting rules - Have a must knock policy in hospital room
  • Visiting rules - Make the most of the amount of people in your house
  • Visiting rules - Stock up on food
  • Visiting rules - Get the answer machine to do the work for you
  • Visiting rules - Create a schedule
  • Visiting rules - Blame the midwife

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