A new baby means a new Mom! You want to let her shine – after all, it IS her moment – but it’s a minefield. She’s joyous, but worried. She’s focused, but exhausted. She’s proud, but careful. Here’s some tips about how to show your love and support without putting your foot in your mouth.

Key Takeaways:

• If you’re not 100 percent sure a woman is pregnant, don’t ask when she’s due. (Oh, and the tiny person attached to her is kind of a big clue that her due date has come and gone.)
• If you do know she’s breastfeeding, please talk to her about something else. Take her mind off the pain of newborn gums grinding against her nipples. They’re surprisingly sharp, people.
• Colors are a pretty good indication, but this is 2017 and girls — even baby ones — can wear blue. So if you don’t know, don’t ask. It’ll become clear soon enough.

“Generally, I’d avoid asking a new mom any questions whatsoever. She’ll likely be pretty tired and needs to preserve as much brainpower as possible for the next few months.”

http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1131846/questions-never-to-ask-a-new-mom