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Back to health libraryNew moms: Take time for self-care
As a new mom, your first days home from the hospital can be pretty stressful-not to mention exhausting. So along with caring for your little one, try to take some time for your own well-being too.
Welcome home!
5 ways to prioritize your wellness after giving birth
- Nap when your baby naps. You both need lots of rest right now.
- Ask for help with chores. This isn’t the time to worry about laundry, cooking or cleaning.
- Take a walk. Refresh your body and mood while someone you trust watches the baby.
- Eat healthy foods. Rebuild your strength with fruits, veggies, whole grains and other healthy choices.
- Make time for a postpartum checkup. Your doctor will make sure your recovery is going well.
Your new baby will bring a lot of changes to your life. Curious about the adjustments you might need to make? Learn more and get tips for how to cope.
Reviewed 7/3/2023
Sources
- March of Dimes. "Your Body After Baby: The First Six Weeks."
https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/postpartum/your-body-after-baby-first-6-weeks. - NCQA. "Prenatal and Postpartum Care (PPC)."
https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/measures/prenatal-and-postpartum-care-ppc/. - Office on Women's Health. "Recovering From Birth."
https://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/childbirth-and-beyond/recovering-birth.