When you’re taking care of a newborn, especially for the first time, it’s only natural to get tunnel vision. Your body and mind start by going into overdrive, with boundless energy and instinct driving you to take care of your child. The thing about this, though, is that the post-partum period for every mother is different, and in some cases, it can be extremely difficult to navigate. In time, you start to deal with the exhaustion of the amount of work you are putting in, the pain left over from childbirth and the number of responsibilities you may have put to the side start piling up. It’s difficult for new mothers to find that balance between parenthood and personal fulfillment both logistically and mentally. Make sure that you stay on top of things like self-care. Health-Self-Care One important thing that sometimes gets left out of the self-care umbrella is taking care of your own health. Make sure that you’re not only keeping up good health habits as best you can, but make sure … [Read more...]