What advice do i need in teen parenting?

Im a mommy to be and im 17, what advice should i take?What advice do i need in teen parenting?
When people try and tell you how to raise your baby in a nice way, just smile and nod your head. Listen to what they have to say, but that doesn't mean you have to do what they say. I've learned that everyone has an opinion on how to raise a child and sadly some of them think that their way is the correct way.





Don't let others, like your mom, aunts, grandmas try and take over parenting. If they do something to your baby that you don't want them to, tell them. Set down some rules, make it clear to them that you're the mother of the child, not them.





People will always compare your child to other children around their age. If this annoys you, just suck it up because there is nothing you can do about it. It annoys me and I've tried to point out that all babies are different and that before the age of 1, there is a big difference in what a 3 month old can do and what a 6 month old can do but it only caused them to compare my son to a different child or to their own child when he/she was the same age.





Good luck being a mommy. You never realize how hard it is until you become one. It's amazing how fast you'll learn how to tend to your child's needs.What advice do i need in teen parenting?
Well first don't listen to any rude comment that people say to you, also congrats on your baby!!!





Make sure to go to all of your appointments, eat right, dont do drugs or drink. Start getting stuff early for your child.


%26amp; be the best mother that you can be!





Good luck!
patience is key. put your baby before yourself at all times..all times.


don't leave your baby behind so you can have fun with your friends.


be responsible and just put the best of you into your parenting. give lots of love/cuddles. that is so important to the development of a baby.


research research research anything that you put into your childs body.ex:medicine/vaccines. don't trust peoples advice just because they are doctors...ect. listen to your motherly instincts. read up on pregnancy/babies development,ect. keep a journal of your pregnancy and how you feel so your baby can see it when they grow up :)


take pics of your growing bellly :) breast feed if you are able to it is the best for the baby. a baby can survive on formula but a baby THRIVES on breast milk and the bond is amazing.





at the end of the day people will try to intrude and give you their advice/their parenting style but only you can choose what is right for you and your child.





good luck.





i hope you can continue with your studies to give your child and yourself a bright future. good luck.
don't have another child until you finish college, have a career, and are married
As others said you will get lots of advice some of it great some of it bad.Look at it all with a grain of salt and remember that not everyone that claims to be a parent really is. Some are perv's claiming to be parenting so they can get off on how others discipline their children. Make sure your family knows its your child to raise as you see fit, but don't be afraid to ask for their help or advice.





I suggest taking a parenting class or a few parenting classes. Start with ones on baby care, its not easy. I was a mom at 19, and I wasn't as ready as I thought I was. Taking parenting classes was a big help. Remember that this is your first child your going to make mistakes, don't beat yourself up about them, learn from them and don't make them again.





You don't have to do things your parents way, but if you believe they were good parents then it is a good starting point to model yourself as a parent on.





There are plenty of free hot lines you can call if your ever stressed past your breaking point and you need to vent to someone. They offer these services free.





Most of all, stay strong and good luck.
The best advice is: Lots of people are going to give you their opinions or advice, pick through them and follow which you will... Don't get upset when someone tells you your doing ';this'; wrong... Everyone raises their child differently... It is your freedom to do so. Just politely tell them that is not how I do it but thanks for the suggestion. Oh and don't let strangers touch your baby, but also don't get annoyed when they ask. It will happen, people love babies!
Firstly Goodluck[: im sure if you set your mind to it you could be excellent.


Basically it will be tough - ofcourse it will i mean it is for every mommy-to-be. You will need as much support as you can try and stay calm just before the birth do not worry about anything my auntie was telling me how when she had my cousin she kept leaping off the bed worried about if she turned the oven off or if she boiled the kettle, xD. so don't fluster yourself with thoughts don't worry about the birth either ok? Honestly if you worry yourself it will be so tough, ofcourse dont smoke - you should know this anyway Lol. If you can go for a walk atleast every two days that way it won't be majourly uncomfortable when you become huge :], i also found this link;- http://www.bygpub.com/natural/pregnancy.…


it tells you things you should and shouldn't avoid whilst pregnant :] the internet should have alot of information you need; plus talking to your mum will be alot of help - shes been through it [ofcourse!] Don't block anyone out, you need all the support you can get :]


Goodluck; i hope everything goes really well♥


-laura.
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