How to manage stress as a new mother

La new life as a mother It's not always easy. New habits, changes in biorhythm, and mood swings are just some of the consequences. New mothers often find themselves overwhelmed by the advice, opinions, and precepts of mothers, aunts, friends, and many other people they interact with. Their "experience" adds to the "tips" contained in the many manuals on pregnancy and parenting. The result of this mass of information is, almost always, an excessive burden of worries and responsibilities for the new mother.

How to manage anxiety

Questions like “Will I be up to it?” or “I am truly capable of raising a child” These are often repeated in the minds of women who are new mothers. If this happens to you, before contacting a psychologist to schedule a session, follow these ten steps to address the situation.

After your aunt's latest advice or a simple chat with a friend who's been a mom longer than you, do you tend to feel insecure? Don't worry. The same situation happens to most new mothers. To help you combat the many little daily worries, here are some tips: ten actions to be completed in the classics situations of your new life.

What to do when the baby doesn't sleep

The newborn's needs can vary between 12 and 20 hours of sleep: some need short naps, to others long sleeps. There is no magic formula for making a baby sleep. Rather, Set aside specific times for sleep and wakefulness; food and play help a lot.

The first steps

Don't worry if your child still isn't moving on his feet at one year old. This usually happens between 13 and 15 months, and not for everyone. So, it's best to wait until he's ready.

The transition from diapers to the potty

The transition from diaper Potty training is a very important event in the life of little ones: the mother must be calm, decisive and consistent and obviously not transmit anxiety. It can be proposed after 24-30 months.Every child has their own pace and accidents along the way are allowed up to 5-6 years of age.

Managing tensions

Even if you don't realize it, the Infants They sense both positive and negative feelings from their mother. Therefore, if you're unable to manage the tension, you risk transmitting it to your little one, who in turn will be very nervous.

There's little point in dwelling on the mishaps along the way. There's no shortage of obstacles for any new mother. So, don't worry too much about what happens or what might happen. You'll only risk increasing the risk.anxiety.

Cultivate hobbies

Don't limit yourself to being a 24/7 mom. Cultivate hobbies and dedicate time to sports. This way, you'll gradually distance yourself from your little one and avoid feeling abandoned.

Know how to delegate

If someone asks you to change a diaper or prepare food, learn to delegate some tasks. This will encourage your baby's interaction with others and will help you relieve your mother's burdens.

Healthy nutrition

After pregnancy, the weight loss It's not immediate. Love handles, belly fat, and other physical changes that appeared during the nine months tend to disappear over time. Resuming sports activities is a good way to get back to your ideal weight.

Maintaining a good mood despite difficulties

Pregnancy is the most beautiful period in a woman's life. When it ends, make an effort to maintain the good mood and a positive attitude. Your life as a mother requires a lot of energy, but it also offers you many small daily satisfactions.

Back to work

One in three mothers changes jobs after pregnancy. However, this doesn't mean you have to give up your current job. Once your maternity leave is over, you can return to your current job with peace of mind.

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