Newborns are very fragile, and when you are new to being a parent or just new to being around newborns it can be very scary. You want to make sure you support their heads, but make sure you are gentle at the same time.
Everyone talks about just knowing what to do at birth, what to do when giving birth, that you will know when to push, etc. The fact of the matter though is that it simply is not that easy. With both of my children I thought I needed to use the toilet when I actually had to push, and it was not a breeze with my first one. For days I had the feeling like I was waiting for his parents to come pick him up, as if I were babysitting.
Anyhow it is important to know that all babies develop at a different rate, and that normal does not really mean much. There are times when it is obvious that a child is not getting enough food, that is when the doctor will step in and say, we need to do something. There will be times when you feel like something is wrong, and you may well be right, it is best to talk to the doctor then. The most important thing though is that as long as you are worried you are on a good track. If you are concerned that your baby's development is off, it will be difficult for your child to have something wrong with them that you do not detect.
Another great thing about babies is that even as they are fragile, they are not going to break. It is wise to be careful with them at all times, but things happen, they might fall off a bed, even though you did not know they could roll. Or, they might fall the first time they take a step. Many times babies seem to let you take the lead on these things. For instance a lot of babies react more to your reaction than to the pain itself of them falling, or bumping a part of their bodies.
So, while you are worried about your baby, just keep an eye on him or her, to make sure they are as safe as possible, and do what you can to give their bodies every chance they can get to grow to it's potential.
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