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Is it normal to feel scared about caring for a newborn?

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ChefMelanie · 22/06/2026 22:32

Hi all,

Am currently 36.5 weeks pregnant, 3.5 weeks left until the bundle of joy arrives.

Is it normal to feel really scared? Not about the pain and stuff, just scared about being able to look after the baby properly?

Whenever I think about the baby being here I find myself crying/ feeling scared I'm not going to be able to do anything right.

I am doing pregnancy in mind and NHS talking therapies atm, so I am already seeking mental health stuff.

I just wondered if anyone else felt like this. Just really scared about the unknown and whether I'm going to be a good mum to a newborn or not. And I don't want to be bad and then have my partner have to help.me loads cause that would be me failing.

I don't know. Anyone else felt scared near to when they had their first baby?

Thanks all xx

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JesseMumsnet · 24/06/2026 15:38

Hey ladies,

Hope it's okay to jump in, but it's pretty relevant, especially for OP.

I work at Mumsnet we're providing a new service called Birth Clubs: a small support group of parents at the same stage in pregnancy or up to 6 months post partum with professional support on from a midwife when needed to answer any of your questions.

If you'd like to be among the first users it you'll get the following for 6 weeks:

  • Free access to a nurse or midwife who you can message any time
  • Free content relevant to your stage, designed by our health team
  • Free drop in live classes on feeding, sleeping, baby first aid and more!

Might be up your street, no pressure at all. Sign up on this LINK if you're interested. We only have about 10 spots left so please apply by Friday if you'd like to join!

Hope to chat to some of you there.

Jesse x

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