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There are no set rules about how long to wait before taking a newborn out into the world or when to let people near the baby. But here are some guidelines.
As a normal part of pregnancy, breathing may be affected by the increase in the hormone progesterone, which causes you to breathe in more deeply. This might make you feel as if you're working harder to get air.