The Importance of Self-Care for New Moms: A Story of Rediscovery
The first few weeks after my baby arrived were a blur of sleepless nights, endless feedings, and an overwhelming love I could barely put into words. But along with that love came something I wasn’t entirely prepared for—exhaustion, self-doubt, and the constant feeling of putting myself last.
My Struggles as a New Mom
In the months leading up to the birth of our first son, I had it all planned out. Our baby would sleep in his crib next to our bed, I would exclusively breastfeed him and teach him how to sleep through the night.
My Breastfeeding Journey: “Off To a Rocky Start”
When I was pregnant of our eldest, I did not know a lot about breastfeeding yet. So to prepare for our baby’s arrival, we decided to do an intensive delivery preparation course from a lovely local doula. She taught us all about the ins and outs about being pregnant, the delivery and how to pick a good obstetrician.