As you approach the one-month postpartum mark, you may notice your energy levels rebounding. Overall, you may feel more like yourself!

In the very beginning, it may seem that your baby does nothing but eat, sleep, cry, and fill diapers. By the end of the first month, baby will be much more alert and responsive. Babies do not have regular sleep cycles until about 6 months of age. While newborns sleep about 16 to 17 hours per day, they may only sleep 1 or 2 hours at a time. As babies get older, they need less sleep. However, different babies have different sleep needs.

If you’re breastfeeding, you may also find that your milk supply has become more predictable. By now you’ll have an established milk supply. As your little one grows, your breast milk adapts to your baby’s needs, providing nutrients that are perfect for their developmental state. At this stage, breast milk helps prevent digestive issues and chest infections while providing the nutrition they need to reach those early growth markers.