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  Becoming a mother changes everything in an instant. One moment you're pregnant, and the next, you're responsible for this tiny human who communicates exclusively through cries and needs feeding every few hours. The learning curve feels impossibly steep, and the advice flooding in from relatives, friends, and strangers can be overwhelming. Here is what I've learned from working with hundreds of new moms: most parenting advice focuses on the baby while ignoring the mother’s sanity. That’s backwards. A thriving baby needs a mother who isn’t running on empty. These tips balance both realities, giving you practical strategies that actually work in the sleep-deprived trenches of early motherhood. 1. Establishing a Newborn Care Routine Newborns operate on chaos theory, not schedules. However, a flexible newborn care routine isn't about rigid timing—it’s about predictable patterns. Understanding the Feed-Wake-Sleep cycle helps you anticipate needs before a meltdown happen...