_Activ Living Community Motherhood brings great joy and feelings of enthusiasm and delight to women. However, it often costs a mother her well-being, taking away their initial excitement. Overburdened with household responsibilities and that of a newborn, new moms usually neglect self-care.

What you need to know:

Prioritizing your well-being: Why self-care matters
Fueling your body for motherhood: A guide to healthy eating
Rest and recuperation: Strategies for getting enough sleep
Recharge your body and mind: Exercise and relaxation techniques
Building your support system: Delegating and asking for help
Embracing the journey: Managing expectations and finding joy

Prioritizing your well-being: Why self-care matters

Overworking leads to both physiological and psychological issues that affect a mother negatively. Household chores, work and caring for a newborn are a lot to juggle, but it may all be in vain without self-care strategies. Self-care breaks are necessary to keep fatigue, mood swings, chronic diseases and mental health issues at bay.

Fueling your body for motherhood: A guide to healthy eating

Good eating habits and nutrition are crucial for a healthy mind and body, especially for new mothers. Recovery after childbirth heavily relies on how well you eat and help your body recover. Mothers cannot afford to delay or skip meals to meet household and family responsibilities. This is going to be equally bad for the child. New moms must eat a balanced diet with carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and fibers. A nutritious and filling breakfast is fundamental- don’t skip it. Include fruits, vegetables, wholegrain, pulses, dairy, meat and poultry in your diet. Moms must also eliminate quick solutions like junk food and replace them with foods rich in choline, iodine and omega-3 fatty acids. Include fish, meat, eggs, milk, bell pepper, yogurt, dry fruits and broccoli.

Rest and recuperation: Strategies for getting enough sleep

Along with good nutrition, recovery after childbirth and transitioning into a new normal rely mainly on how much you rest and sleep. It is not just the newborn; new moms also need plenty of sleep and rest. However, we see the opposite. New moms neglect their sleep in an attempt to care for their children and fulfil their responsibilities. As a new mom, you must get sufficient sleep and maintain your sleep cycle. Managing your sleep and the baby’s timings can be challenging- so be flexible! Work your way around the baby’s schedule and get some sleep when the baby is asleep. You need to adjust your previous schedule and set a new one. Ask your spouse for help. He can watch the baby if it wakes up while you are asleep or if it won’t sleep on time. If you live in a joint family, ask other members for help. They can look after them while you get the much-needed rest.

Recharge your body and mind: Exercise and relaxation techniques

Mindfulness for moms_Activ Living Community Exercise, including new moms, is essential for a healthy and good quality of life. The risk of hypertension. Diabetes, depression and cardiovascular diseases are higher in women who have low physical activity or poor fitness. New mothers have so much to deal with that they may feel too exhausted to exercise. But overcoming that feeling and exercising regularly will eventually help rid you of that feeling. Exercising and staying active will also help restore normal hormonal function in your body and help you deal with fatigue. Choose an activity that you like and will continue with. Use your leisure time to indulge in activities you enjoy. It will help you recuperate and unwind. Go for a swim or a yoga class. A spa is a great way to relax. Meditation enables you to relax and focus at the same time. Watch a film or read a book.

Building your support system: Delegating and asking for help

Being a new mom can be challenging. Between the responsibilities of the child, home and work, it is easy to overlook your well-being. Apart from the overwhelming feeling of being a new mom comes sadness, depression and anxiety, especially if you are not sleeping well. Mental fatigue and physical exhaustion can easily keep on mounting challenges and bury your joy of motherhood. And you’re not doing yourself any favor by adding unrealistic expectations on top of it. You cannot do everything together, so stop. Ask your spouse to take up some responsibilities regarding the child and household. Talking to new mothers can help you learn from their experiences and build a support system outside your home. Remember, you don’t have to be alone in your journey.

Embracing the journey: Managing expectations and finding joy

You cannot keep everyone happy, so don’t try. Prioritize your work and finish it once over a period instead of trying to achieve it all at once. Your primary role is to look after yourself and your child. You cannot compromise that to fulfill household duties or those towards your spouse or work. You cannot continue to live your old lifestyle as a new mother. Don’t burden yourself with unrealistic expectations. You are trying to balance the act of a mother, wife and office colleague, which is problematic. Focus on being a good mother and caring for yourself while not overdoing the rest. Your journey may not be perfect, but it should be joyous.Stay tuned to the Activ Living Community.

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