{"id":121,"date":"2020-12-02T10:14:30","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T10:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/134.122.102.56\/SAND\/uk\/?post_type=waf&p=121"},"modified":"2022-11-10T11:06:01","modified_gmt":"2022-11-10T11:06:01","slug":"looking-after-yourself-mums","status":"publish","type":"waf","link":"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/waf\/looking-after-yourself-mums\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking after yourself – mums"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Becoming a mum can be a major life change and it takes time to adjust. Time for you is important and not a luxury \u2013 happy mum equals happy baby.

To look after and care for others you need to look after yourself first. Be kind to yourself and recognise what you manage to achieve each day. Some days just getting out of bed and getting dressed is a major win.

Self-care and doing things that you enjoy are essential for your wellbeing. You could try and do small things each day to pamper yourself. This could be something as simple as having a cup of tea or coffee in a pretty cup or mug. Or it could be getting outside in the fresh air.
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We know how hard it can be sometimes to be a new mum. You may experience a mix of conflicting emotions and it can be a real roller coaster of different highs and lows.

Coping with recovery from child birth, lack of sleep and the new experience of being a mum can be a huge shock to the system.

Many mums put on a brave face when they are struggling, and worry about being judged if they are honest about how they really feel.

If you feel this way you are not alone. The professionals such as your GP, midwife and health visitor (HV) are there to help and support you. They understand the realities of becoming a parent and some of the challenges this can bring. Please reach out and talk to them. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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