Once your little bundle of joy has arrived you quickly become so involved taking care of him or her that you may push your own needs aside. Yet, this is the time when you really need to listen to your body and be aware of your own needs. If you are not at your best, you can’t possibly take care of your little one.

All moms – new and experienced – attempt to “do it all” once they bring home the new baby. In most cases they haven’t been home for 48 hours (at least) and attempt to pick up where they left off. It may even be more appealing now that the baby bump is gone and bending, reaching, and crouching is easier. Some women, especially those who enjoy exercising, may be tempted to try to get back into their workout routine and lose the baby weight as soon as possible.

But, it’s truly important to slow down and let your body heal. Just think, you’ve spent the last nine months watching your body change, so keep in mind that it will not heal or change back to pre-baby overnight. In fact, it could take up to a year. What you do now to help care for your postpartum body will ensure that you get back to your healthiest self sooner.
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When you become a new parent, it can seem as though your newborn is the one calling the shots for the first few months especially when it comes to his sleep schedule. Ask any sleep-deprived parent and they will tell you that in any given 24 hours, the days and nights can feel almost interchangeable. It might appear as though your baby is the one running the show for the first weeks and you are just along for the ride to satisfy his needs at random hours of the day and night. As new parents, this can become frustrating and disconcerting. After a few sleepless nights you may find yourself wondering if you will ever have a solid 8 hours of sleep again. I promise you will! By establishing a sleep schedule for your little one you won’t have to wait until your child is 18 to catch some shuteye.

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People always talk about having “kids.” Very rarely do you ever hear someone just say “kid” in reference to starting a family, so it’s no wonder that society as a whole seems to have a problem with only children. Whether it’s their portrayal in movies or simply a general stereotype, only children often get a bad reputation. They are said to be spoiled, selfish, lonely, isolated and non-social. However, that is just not true and more parents are debunking the only child myth as they choose to have only one child.

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