Photo by Chema Photo on Unsplash As new mothers, the journey of welcoming a baby into our lives is both rewarding and transformative. It can be too easy to forget about our well-being as we pour our energy into caring for our newborns. Yet, it is precisely during this time that practicing self-care is very important so we can be the best possible caregivers to our little ones. Our body has gone through many stresses from pregnancy and labor, and it is super important to take care of ourselves after giving birth so we will rebuild our strength, avoid any medical complications, and improve our overall well-being. Here are some self-care habits I practiced as a new mom that helped me recover fast, boosted my energy, and eased postpartum stress, which I highly recommend to other moms. 1. Get plenty of sleep and rest. Sleep is my number 1 self-care habit. With the newborn, getting a good night's sleep is not easy. Whenever I have the opportunity to sleep, I sleep. In Japan, it is a tra...
A mother's journey to self-mastery while raising a heroic child.