You have just experienced the joy of pregnancy and birth … now what?
You are now at home with this precious little bundle of joy, sleep deprived, dazed and wondering how on earth you are going to get on top of everything else that needs doing.
Babies, unfortunately, do not come with an instruction manual and motherhood is largely a series of trials and errors until you find the right formula.
It is perfectly normal, and OK, to be feeling like an emotional, blubbering zombie during the first few weeks until you and your baby get used to this new life. Once you break out of this daze, there is a whole new world of motherhood to love and enjoy.
Here are some simple ways of breaking out of the mummy daze …
- Look after yourself. Life with a newborn is a demanding period, and it is paramount to also look after yourself. Exercise, a balanced diet and proper rest is essential to the mix of good health.
