2006-06-22 20:16:55 · 12 answers · asked by cougar c 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Honestly, no one knows what to do when they first become parents. The best thing for you to do is continue being her friend and be helpful when ever she needs help. Or just listen when ever she needs someone to listen to her.
Just be who you are which is her best friend and give her the moral support that she needs right now.
2006-06-22 20:23:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anne M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Every parent is cluless at first, even the ones who've spent time with babies before. The best thing you can do for her if you're concerned are to make yourself available to her- getting married and being pregnant are two very stressful things, and to deal with them so close together... what a headache! Offer to run errands for her, make a casserole or two that can go from freezer to oven if you're a good cook, offer to paint her toenails for her (depending on how far along she is, she may not be able to reach, lol!), or whatever she may need to stay rested and healthy both now, and after the baby arrives.
2006-06-23 03:33:48 · answer #2 · answered by craftladyteresa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, first of all, many people expecting their first child don't know anything unless they have had younger siblings or something andhad to take care of them. Second, the hospital and library are great places to pick up books on parenting and pregnancies. Also, there is a magazine out there called Parents...if she wants she can check it out, they tend to have a lot of good pointer on how to raise kids and what not. Finally, even though she may not know anything about children, there are somethings that people learn by experience, there are soemthings that are taught to them after having a child, and finally there are somethings people know....something innate within all animals and human beings that teach you how to take care of a child.
2006-06-23 03:30:11 · answer #3 · answered by monavyas15 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi well the first thing about children is if it is your own child it will all come to you even if you do not know anything trust me i know i have 3 of my own and 3 step children and there is nothing to being a parent if you use your head. the things you do not know just ask an adult that does have children and they will tell you all you need to know because they have already been there and now days if you dont ask you will never know and it will make it harder own yourself. just let me know if you need any advice with the new child
2006-06-23 03:56:56 · answer #4 · answered by shortsis06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, she should seek the help of her Mom, read books about pregnancy and child rearing. But I am sure, she will survive. It will take 5-6 month to adjust to her new live.
Kindly hug and kiss the kid for me :)
2006-06-30 01:02:05 · answer #5 · answered by Rosario M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't really need to worry! It will most probably come naturally! not only that I'm sure she has a great support system theres you! And I'm sure you want to help her! Who really knows what to expect with baby's and children! They don't come with a manual! You learn as you go along! You should be really happy for her! Its a new life to love and look after!
2006-06-23 03:28:37 · answer #6 · answered by peta g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure your friend is a grown woman. Let her make her own decisions. It's great you worry about her, because it shows that you are conserned about her. But she is grown up, she's an adult now. Let her learn from her mistakes, i'm not saying she is doing a mistake at all. Just let her make her decisions.
2006-06-23 08:01:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nobody knows about kids before they have them. Instinct kind of takes over.
2006-06-23 08:16:36 · answer #8 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instinct is the best teacher. That, and trial and error.
2006-06-23 10:48:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not to worry mother know best
2006-06-23 03:23:56 · answer #10 · answered by n K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋