A newborn baby definitely brings joy to the home and taking care of the child becomes the mother's only priority, especially in the initial days. Since every person related to the family also gets excited about the new life in the house, they will also want to meet the newborn. However, it is important to note that the mother may still have her reservations about visitors. 

Recovering from the grueling hours of birth, adapting to the round-the-clock demands of breastfeeding while striving for a minimalistic sleep, a family with a newborn may have their own ground rules set for friends and family visiting them.

Dr Vanshika Gupta Adukia, pregnancy/childbirth, and lactation specialist shares five things to keep in mind while visiting a newborn and their family: