The first days and years of motherhood are full of surprises, sleepless nights, joy, and other feelings. Everyone will give you their opinion on how you should take care of yourself and your baby. There are certain tips that can make a new mom go crazy and it will be difficult for her to decide which ones to take and which ones to ignore.
One of the best tips for new moms is to enjoy every moment of your motherhood. Moms tend to forget to enjoy their motherhood after giving birth to a new baby. Usually, all the attention is directed to the baby and you may not have time to enjoy your new life. You need to slow down and just embrace it all. The baby will only be small for a period of time. Remember to take a lot of videos and pictures as children grow very fast.
New moms are also advised to trust their guts. You should do what you think is right for your baby. People will always give you advice on what to do and this can confuse you in one way or another, making you do the wrong things. You need to do what you think is right and not what other people tell you is right. It is not wrong to ask others for opinions, but these are only opinions, not facts. Always trust your maternal instincts.
New moms should always wait and be prepared for the times when they feel terrified, tired, overwhelmed, and challenged by responsibilities. Other days you may feel love, peace, and a lot of joy. This is very normal during these times, as you are living another life that you were not used to.
New moms also need to take time for themselves, although most of them think they don’t need that time. You need some head room because you may be under stress and not realize it because you are always busy. You may later regret why you did not take time because each person needs some time for themselves.
New moms must also accept whatever help is offered. Although you may think that no one else can take better care of your baby than you, it is very important that the baby’s father also bond with the newborn. Give Dad some time alone with the child to change diapers, feed, and play. Most likely, their way of doing things is different from yours, but that does not make them bad.
They are simply different. Enjoy getting the help you need and go take a nap.
Lastly, you should also consider joining support groups where you will meet other moms. These groups help new moms interact and benefit from shared experiences. You will also receive advice from the group facilitator, who should be a professional.
