When you’re a new mom, practicing self-care is challenging, but it’s also important. Your self-care needs are high, and you’re busy with a new born and major life changes. Ironically, just when you need self-care most is when it’s most difficult to achieve! Here’s why self-care is important for new mothers, what self-care really means, and how to get what you need.
Giving birth is a life-changing event that should be openly discussed. There are innumerable articles about what to bring in your hospital bag, what soaps to use, what formula to use, and even which burp cloths to use, but often times, we are so focused on the baby that we forget about the mom who has just gone through a traumatic event and needs time to heal.
Your baby has been growing and learning for a few months now, and with each passing day, is becoming more mobile and alert than ever before. Rolling over on his or her own will be one among your child's early developmental milestones. Continue reading to learn when your baby might begin rolling over and how to encourage it with play.
Your life might be turned upside down, a whirlwind of activity and excitement but also stressful and exhausting when caring for your new born 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you're a first-time parent or a seasoned pro, try these practical solutions to keep stress under control.
The majority of a newborn's time is spent sleeping; they sleep roughly 16 hours out of every 24 hours. Night and day, they're trained to sleep in brief spurts of roughly 2-3 hours between feeding. In addition, babies require feeding every 2-4 hours. They require your attention at all hours of the day and night.
