Becoming a parent for the first time can be an especially daunting process. It is incredibly exciting, but no matter how much you seem to prepare for their arrival, new babies come with many surprises. So in order to help you out some new parents in figuring out the ins and outs of the first week at home, here are three frequently asked questions, answered.

Question: Will my baby be able to bond with me right away?

Answer: Typically yes, but you have to dedicate a lot of time in the beginning for it. A great technique for this is to spend time skin to skin, so they can get used to your touch. When you are feeding them, stroke and gently massage them to get them accustomed to their surroundings.

Another way to bond is to look your baby right in the eye and speak to them. They