How hungry and tired are newborns right after birth?

Generally, no, babies aren't hungry when they are born. They take all their nutrition from their mother when in the womb, so when they are born, they are already fed. read more

Babies born with an immature nervous system. They spend their time with moving very little in the mother's womb in a dark place. When they born, they're tired from coming out of the mother's body, and the light, noises they see 'outside' all make them get tired. Hence why almost every baby falls asleep right away after the mother gives birth. read more

Newborn sleep has been studied and described for many years. Newborns move through several states: deep sleep, light sleep, a drowsy time, a quiet awake state, an active awake state, and, of course, crying is a “state” as well. 1. Most newborns will sleep somewhere between 14 and 18 hours a day in the first weeks, waking frequently to nurse. read more

After a few weeks, your newborn will look more and more like the baby you pictured in your dreams. Bonding with your baby. Spending time with your baby in those first hours of life is very special. Although you might be tired, your newborn could be quite alert after birth. Cuddle your baby skin-to-skin. read more