The maternal instinct
What is that?
It is a particular bond that is established between the mother and the child from the moment of conception. The maternal instinct, after being disowned by extreme feminists, interests psychiatrists and psychologists again. It is an affectionate impulse that pushes the mother to act for her child, to take care of him, without thinking and without ever abandoning him, or even to sacrifice herself for him. Quite useful for the preservation of the human race, then!
How does it manifest itself?
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Your baby always has priority, you worry incessantly about his well-being, and you have the impression of being "tied" to him, looking for him when he is not with you.
Maternal instinct does not necessarily mean knowing how to behave from the start
However, this strong bond you have with your child does not mean that you will never feel lost in front of all the things to do, or bewildered in front of the many tips that are given to you! First of all, have faith, look inside yourself to find the natural gestures to take care of your baby. You know how to listen to it better than anyone else ... follow your instincts, even if what you do is not always in accordance with the recommendations of your mother-in-law or your sister!
I have no feelings for my baby
Instead of bursting with joy, you feel "indifferent" to this little being, you feel guilty, and you feel like you are not a good mother. Attention, motherhood is a "human experience that is built day after day, it does not come suddenly with the explosion of positive emotions. Do not feel guilty, therefore: the bond with your child will grow day by day, with skin contact, through the care you give him ... and then he will teach you to be a mother!
Also see the articles "I want a child, our quiz to find out more" and "Are you ready to become a mother?"
