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How to cope with an overbearing Mother-In-law when you are expecting a baby

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   How to cope with an overbearing Mother in-law during pregnancy and
   after the birth of your baby

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   other relatives will want to be a part of this joyful event, then
   sometimes things can be a little bit overbearing. Before you know it,
   you have in-laws or relations picking out probable names for the baby,
   discussing how the baby should be raised from whether he/she should
   co-sleep or have a bassinet, maybe he/she should be breastfed or not,
   etc.   However, here are few tips on how to cope with an overbearing
   in-law when during pregnancy

   Examine your mother- in -law’s perspective.

   With or without understanding, try to see your mother-in law’s side of
   the story and how her attitude may be an indication of larger issues
   she has with herself and her relationship with her son and not you.
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   This needs to be central in your strategies, no matter what you are
   discussing. While initial attempts to engage your in-laws should be
   courteous; however, remember, you are not necessarily dealing with a
   person or people who are nice. You do not need to always play nice in
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   Talk about your feelings.

   If you are married and your mother-in-law is giving you problem, a time
   will come when you need to iron out some issues with her.  Moreover,
   stress during pregnancy is not an option, and if she is causing
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   There needs to be boundaries in the relationship between the pregnant
   mom and the mother-in-law. These boundaries need first to be discussed
   with the husband and then with the parent-in-law. Make sure to tell her
   that her opinion is welcomed, but she is not the one making the final
   decisions on the baby issues.
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   Do not put the hubby/father in the middle.

   Discussing with parent-in-law about some issues and the pregnancy is an
   important task. However, that needs to be the sole responsibility of
   the father of the baby.  Moreover, the talk should be one both parents
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   Give her something special to accomplish.

   All the parent-in-law really wants is to feel special and be a part of
   the spectacular event. Giving them a special task to perform during the
   pregnancy will keep her occupied and pregnant mom to feel less stress.

   In Conclusion, understanding your mother-in-law / relatives reduces
   frustration during and after pregnancy.

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