After going through the process of giving birth that requires struggle, Mums will certainly meet other challenges, namely nurturing and caring for the Little One for the first time. Not infrequently, that's what can trigger stress in new mothers. Then, how to deal with stress in new mothers? 1. Sleep as much as possible.
According to Karen Kleiman, a therapist and specialist in postpartum anxiety and depression from Pennsylvania, USA, try to sleep as much or as often as you can. Because if mums are sleep deprived, it will only make stress worse. Take a break when your child is asleep. When mums can't really sleep, try to close your eyes and take a deep breath to relax more. Also Read: 5 Common Breastfeeding Problems in New Mothers Consumption of Nutritious Food
If you can, try to avoid junk food that can trigger a rise in blood sugar and increase anxiety levels. To make mums more relaxed, try eating nutritious foods, such as nuts, peppers, spinach, or oatmeal. 3. Do Physical Exercise
Mums don't have to do strenuous physical exercise to relieve stress. When stress hits, Mums simply walk for 20 to 30 minutes every day. This can be done in the house while accompanied by a favorite song Mums, really!
4. Enjoy Me Time
Taking time for yourself is important to maintain your emotional or mental health. Mums can watch mums' favorite movies or dramas, read books, or whatever. The point is, make yourself a priority. In addition, Mums can also record things that make Mums feel better. When stress strikes, Mums can reopen notes and do fun things. Read also: 5 Sentences That Should Not Be Spoken to New Mothers5. Do Fun With Your Partner
After giving birth, Mums may be too focused on caring for and taking care of your little one. Without realizing it, Mums began to ignore time with his partner. In order not to stress, Mums can do fun things with your partner. Mums can leave your child to parents or in-laws to take care of him or her for a while.
Look for activities that make mums happy with your partner. Spending time with your partner is fundamental to maintaining a romantic and healthy relationship. Sometimes, household relationships are tested at the beginning of the birth of the Little One, whether Mums and Dads can still strengthen each other, work together to care for the Little One, and spend time together. Therefore, occasionally Mums can also spend time alone with their partner without the Little One to strengthen the relationship. Read also: Challenges of Being a New Mom and Tips for Overcoming It6. Be Prepared for the Unpredictable
Be aware that there will be days when Mums feel so tired and don't want to take care of your little one. This is normal, especially for new mothers. When Mums feels that way, let the things that don't like or don't go according to plan pass without having to think about it constantly. That way, Mums won't feel too stressed. Seek Help
If mums feel really stressed or want to express things that make mums feel sad and not strong enough to hold it, mums can tell a friend or close relative. Don't let the stress you feel drag on and immediately find a friend to tell a story.
Being a new mom requires readiness. Therefore, let's do the seven ways above to deal with stress on new mothers! But if you are confused about telling stories or sharing experiences with whom, Mums can use the Forum feature in the Bumil Friends application, you know. (TI/AS)
Kleiman, Karen. No year. What Can I Do to Reduce the Stress of New Motherhood?. [online]. Baby Center.
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