On the other side of the scale is the mom that takes a more relaxed approach to parenting. They rely on the fact that when the baby is hungry, the baby will let them know. When the baby is sleepy, they will let them know that too. The parenting books may be dog-eared here and there, but none of them have been read from cover to cover. The nursery decor is a mix of the patterns, fabrics, and toys that they found cute, but don't necessarily match. Then again, it's entirely possible that the baby doesn't even sleep in the nursery, but in the rocker or bed with mom when they both finally fell asleep.

This method has its ups and downs as well. Even though there is no strict schedule, mom might still feel a little frazzled since they are always on the lookout for signs that the baby wants or needs something. There's likely very little time for grown-up activities because much of the day is consumed with taking care of the baby or simply being ready to take care of the baby. Regardless of schedule though the baby still gets what she needs, and there's...

Not only this, but most babies, just like any other person, will likely being to develop her own schedule. It may not be an exact schedule, but it can be roughly estimated. Also, a mother who operates in the manner has the potential to be more finely attuned to their baby's signals and nuances. This could definitely serve them both well in the future when the communication needs become more complex.
There are, of course, plenty of moms that fall somewhere in between these two extremes, but there are certainly many that fit in these categories quite well. Ultimately both of these kinds of parenting styles boil down to how much a mother loves her child. Whether a type -- a mom or a more relaxed mom, they are still taking care of their son or daughter in the best way they possibly can, and as long as there's plenty of love, the different techniques are really not terribly important.