What Moms Don’t Realize About the First 12 Days (And Why They Matter So Much)

The first days with your baby feel like a blur.

Time loses shape.
Nights blend into mornings.
And before you realize it, something has changed.

Your baby has changed.

Why the First 12 Days Are So Unique

Between 5 and 12 days old, your baby is still transitioning from the womb to the world.

During this time, babies naturally:

• Sleep deeply
• Curl into womb-like positions
• Have softer skin and delicate features
• Feel most calm when swaddled and warm

This window allows me to create the soft, peaceful images you see in my newborn gallery.

But beyond photography, these days are emotionally powerful.

This is when bonding is raw.
When love is instinctive.
When everything is new.

Moms Often Say, “I Didn’t Know It Would Go This Fast”

I hear this all the time.

“I thought I had more time.”
“I didn’t realize how much they would change in just two weeks.”
“I wish I had captured this moment.”

That’s why newborn photography isn’t something to postpone.
It’s something to honor.

A Session Designed Around Your Baby

Every newborn session I photograph is led entirely by your baby.

We pause when they need to eat.
We stop when they need comfort.
We move slowly, safely, and gently.

There is no rush.
No pressure.
No expectations.

Just patience, warmth, and love.

This Is Not About Perfection

Your baby doesn’t need to be perfect.
They already are.

Tiny details you may not notice now:
Their lashes.
Their lips.
Their fingers.
Their newborn expressions.

These are the things that disappear first.

And they deserve to be remembered.

If your baby is arriving soon, I invite you to explore www.MayMartinez.com
This season is brief, but its memory can last forever.