Peloton Instructor Emma Lovewell Says She’ll Choose Her Baby’s Name After Birth (EXCLUSIVE)
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The wellness expert dishes on choosing a baby name and self-care postpartum.
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Fact checked by Sarah ScottFact checked by Sarah ScottWhen it comes to choosing a baby name, there’s really no right way to do it. Many choose options once they know they’re pregnant, others decide on a name based on cultural traditions, and some even opt for a baby name consultant. For Peloton instructor Emma Lovewell, choosing a name for her first baby is going to happen well after the little one’s arrival. “I’m thinking that we’re the type of people who need to meet the baby first. Maybe give the baby a few hours or days and us to get to know the baby and then I think we’ll probably, hopefully, come up with a name,” Lovewell, who is expecting with fiancé Dave Clark, tells Parents. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Parents (@parents)
Caregivers technically don’t have to name their baby right after birth—or even in the hospital, if that's where they give birth. But they’ll need to make sure to file their baby’s official name at some point afterward. That can cost money and add more to a growing newborn to-do list.Also, states have different policies for naming babies. In New York, for example, you can add your child's first name to their birth certificate up to 12 months after birth, and it's free of charge if done through the hospital.But, hospitals do need to give a newborn an identification wristband immediately. So, babies without names are often written up with tags like Babyboy or Babygirl, according to a study, published in Pediatrics in 2015. The research found this increased the risk of wrong-patient errors.We get it, though. It’s not always easy to narrow down the name that feels right. On top of that, hearing more and more people discussing baby name regret can add to the doubt. And maybe once a parent sees the newborn’s face, they realize a certain name they were toying with fits perfectly—or doesn’t. On a positive note, there's no shortage of resources online to help you choose a name—whether it's top trending ones, mythological ones, Disney-themed, and the list goes on.Aside from choosing a baby name, Lovewell, who is due in the summer, is also going to focus on her well-being postpartum. Being half Chinese, she plans to dip into tradition by engaging in zuo yue zi, often called "sitting the month.” It dates back thousands of years and focuses on a healthy diet, relaxing, and avoiding housework. “A lot of the Chinese culture believes eating these hearty bone broths and a lot of rest,” says the founder of the lifestyle brand Live Learn Lovewell. “I’ve been reading a lot about the 40-day confinement period… So, I think my self-care kit is probably going to look a lot like lots of food, a lot of downtime, and a lot of cuddles.” For more Parents news, make sure to sign up for our newsletter! Read the original article on Parents.
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