Be proactive during pregnancy.<\/h4>\n
During your pregnancy, take some time to educate yourself using books, blogs and mommy groups centered around postpartum health. Know the kind of nutrition and exercise your body will need both before and after your baby\u2019s birth. Read up on what to watch for with hormonal imbalances and what you can do to notice them and act immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n Your doctor will do screenings and have you fill out surveys regarding your current mental state. These screenings and surveys are intended to help you, so make sure you\u2019re telling the truth. If you feel sad or despondent, <\/span>tell <\/span><\/i>your doctor. Don\u2019t \u201cwait for it to subside\u201d or assume it\u2019s \u201cjust a phase.” Let a professional help you immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n This one is so important. New motherhood is not something you want to take on alone. Whether you rely on a partner, a group of friends or even if nothing else, a mommy group, make sure you have a support community around you to help when things get hard and listen to you when you need to vent.<\/span><\/p>\n Take walks and get some fresh air and sunshine. Both of these will do wonders for your soul and for easing your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n Studies have shown that infants bond much better to a relaxed mother. Bonding with your new little one will help your mood and mental state more than you could imagine. So whether it\u2019s meditating, taking a bath or simply taking five minutes in your busy day to breathe slowly and center yourself, make sure you\u2019re doing whatever you can to try and stay relaxed.<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s face it, having a baby is going to mess up your routine and scheduling quite a bit. Try to ease into this and go with the flow. Maybe that cup of coffee and shower don\u2019t happen until 3 p.m. That\u2019s okay! Maybe baby\u2019s nap turns from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. That\u2019s okay! You will find a new routine with your little one, but allowing yourself to let those old routines go will do wonders in calming you on your new journey.<\/span><\/p>\n We know, we know, everyone tells you this. And it’s so much easier said than done. But it is SO important for you to do everything you can to get some sleep. Follow the old adage and sleep when baby sleeps, call in backup so you can take a quick 30 minute nap–<\/span>anything<\/span><\/i> you can do to ensure that you get some sleep throughout this trying time.<\/span><\/p>\n This one is also incredibly important. You <\/span>will<\/span><\/i> need help and there is <\/span>no<\/span><\/i> shame in asking for some. Reach out to a parent, friend, neighbor or partner. Chances are, they\u2019ll be overjoyed at the chance to step in and give you some peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n Perhaps most important of all, you are doing your best, and you are not alone. Postpartum depression and baby blues happens to a lot of women out there. You should never feel guilty, nor should you beat yourself up over it. <\/span><\/p>\n Hang in there, with the correct help and medical attention, it does get better.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Join the other 1,000,000+ expecting mamas who love Bump Boxes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nBe honest with your doctor.<\/h4>\n
Create and maintain contact with your support group.<\/h4>\n
Get some sun and exercise.<\/h4>\n
Find something that calms and relaxes you.<\/h4>\n
Learn to be flexible.<\/h4>\n
Try to get as much sleep as you can.<\/h4>\n
Ask for help.<\/h4>\n
Know and remind yourself that you have done nothing wrong.<\/h4>\n
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