Is it normal to go against what is 'recommended'

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I have a 1 month old baby girl and all books, midwives, doctors that I have seen or read say that co sleeping is bad as u can roll over and smother the baby.. I understand this and that's the last thing I would want to happen.. But one night I was up late trying to settle my little girl and I fell asleep next to her.
This was the best sleep either of us had!!
She slept for a straight 4 hours instead of 1 maybe 2, and I slept nearly the same amount of time!!!
And the next day she was just so much happier, and even fed better.
I don't know if I should keep doing this or not, I would never want to hurt my baby she is my world!!
I know I would be going against what iv been told to do.. is it normal to want to sleep with my baby girl??

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  • Tancho
    12 years ago | pl

    It only takes one little mistake... That's all I'll say.

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  • Hey_guys_its_me
    6 years ago | pl

    This is a pathetic comparison. But I've slept with my cat and rolled on it and it started meowing which woke me up, so I'm pretty sure you're baby will let you know if you're about to crush it XD

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  • ebulliance
    11 years ago | pl

    Fuck 'experts'

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  • howaminotmyself
    12 years ago | pl

    I'm surprised you found midwives to be against this. The midwives I've known weren't for or against it, they just gave the pros and cons of both sides.

    Do what works for you. To me, making your child sleep in a separate room from the mother sounds absurd.

    And Tancho- that mistake can happen when you are wide awake.

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  • CountryRoads
    12 years ago | pl

    Don't take these peoples advice. ask your OBGYN. It's not okay.

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  • missmeow
    12 years ago | pl

    I'm not a mother so I dont know for real but I once took in a newborn kitten. Literally had just opened her eyes. And she was traumatized from being dumped from her mother and would cry (or meow?) if she wasnt right near me. So I slept on my side and tucked the kitten against my arm. I was terrified at first that I would roll on her because I move alot in my sleep. But in that month I never once moved or rolled on her. I was always aware that she was there. It was very odd to me lol. I'm sure if you were careful it would be alright

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  • BfingIToucher
    12 years ago | pl

    http://www.askdrsears.com/html/7/t070600.asp

    Just thought this might be helpful. Dr. Sears is a well-known dr.

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  • DefinitelyNotNormal89
    12 years ago | pl

    Sub-consciously you know she's there, I don't think you'd roll on her, and she may feel more relaxed next to her mother.
    You might have got a better sleep now but what happens when she can only sleep in your bed? Just be careful about that one, you don't want to turn it into a bad habbit.

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  • BfingIToucher
    12 years ago | pl

    There are many proponents of co-sleeping, too. I had a bedside co-sleeper with my newborns, but they usually ended up with me in bed. I always slept on my side, with their heads resting on my upper arms. I never moved. Your baby obviously feels safest and most comfortable near you. Just be careful of the covers. And your husband, who might not have that same instinct you have. You could always buy one of those newborn sleep positioners if that makes you more comfortable, but you'll still have some closeness.

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  • CountryRoads
    12 years ago | pl

    So fucking dangerous.

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