Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I’m walking you through what to realistically expect in your baby’s first month, from sleep and feeding to weight changes, development, and all the weird newborn things that can catch parents off guard. I also talk about what is normal, when to call your pediatrician, and why this phase can feel so overwhelming even when everything is going as it should. My goal is to help you feel more informed, more reassured, and a little less alone in those early newborn days.
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00:00 Intro
00:50 Sleep in the First Month
04:22 Feeding Expectations
07:02 Weight and Pediatric Visits
08:06 Development in the First Month
10:04 Normal Newborn Weirdness
11:20 Parent Mental Health Check-In
12:13 Bottom Line
****The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If a parent or guardian is concerned about their child, it is their responsibility to seek medical attention with the child’s healthcare provider.****
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Keywords: doctor, pediatrician, newborn first month, what to expect with a newborn, newborn sleep and feeding, newborn weight gain, newborn development first month, normal newborn behavior, first month with baby, newborn care for new parents
In this video, I’m walking you through what to realistically expect in your baby’s first month, from sleep and feeding to weight changes, development, and all the weird newborn things that can catch parents off guard. I also talk about what is normal, when to call your pediatrician, and why this phase can feel so overwhelming even when everything is going as it should. My goal is to help you feel more informed, more reassured, and a little less alone in those early newborn days.
Newborn Sleep Workshop: pedsdoctalk.com/nsw/step/nsw-purchase
Hunger & Sleepy Cues Free PDF: pedsdoctalk.com/hunger-and-sleepy-cues
youtu.be/ORZvIcgEtno
Toy Guide Free PDF: pedsdoctalk.com/resource-pedsdoctalk-toy-guide
youtu.be/LZvzWWxTewY
00:00 Intro
00:50 Sleep in the First Month
04:22 Feeding Expectations
07:02 Weight and Pediatric Visits
08:06 Development in the First Month
10:04 Normal Newborn Weirdness
11:20 Parent Mental Health Check-In
12:13 Bottom Line
****The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If a parent or guardian is concerned about their child, it is their responsibility to seek medical attention with the child’s healthcare provider.****
Check out all of the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. Visit pedsdoctalk.com/courses
Sign up for the PedsDocTalk newsletter to stay updated on the latest news on all things child health and parenting! Here is the link: pedsdoctalk.com/newsletter
SUBSCRIBE to PedsDocTalkTV to stay up to date! youtube.com/@pedsdoctalktv
Listen to The PedsDocTalk Podcast available on all Podcast apps.
Many more resources at pedsdoctalk.com
Shop Dr. Mona's favorite products: shopmy.us/shop/pedsdoctalk?tab=collections (paid link)
FOLLOW ME:
Instagram: instagram.com/pedsdoctalk
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@pedsdoctalk
Facebook: facebook.com/pedsdoctalk
Keywords: doctor, pediatrician, newborn first month, what to expect with a newborn, newborn sleep and feeding, newborn weight gain, newborn development first month, normal newborn behavior, first month with baby, newborn care for new parents
