On the sidelines of busy caring for babies, not a few breastfeeding mothers who neglect care for themselves. In fact, self-care for breastfeeding mothers is an important thing to do to maintain their physical and mental health.
After giving birth, Busui will enter the puerperium phase. The body's recovery process at this stage can usually cause discomfort. In this phase, besides being busy breastfeeding, Busui's mind will focus on the health and care of the little one.
This moment of course can drain a lot of energy. If it is not accompanied by strong physical and mental strength, Busui will be more prone to experiencing baby blues, anxiety, to postpartum depression.
Self Care Steps for Breastfeeding Mothers
To get physically and mentally healthy and avoid postpartum health problems, Busui needs to take care of himself. Self-care in question is not just a massage, manicure, or spa, but also adopting a healthy lifestyle.
The following are self-care tips that Busui needs to apply:
1. Eat nutritious food
Busui is advised to always eat healthy foods to keep the body energized. Choose foods that are high in nutrients, such as meat, fish, eggs, fruits, vegetables, or nuts.
Complete with the consumption of milk or dairy products that are free or low in fat and contain high calcium. Also make sure Busui drinks more water to stay hydrated.
Pay attention to meal times, yes, Busui. Busy taking care of your little one should not make Busui forget to eat. In addition to Busui's energy needs, consuming nutritious food and adequate fluid intake is also needed to produce breast milk.
2. Get enough rest time
Caring for your little one will certainly take up Busui's time, so rest time will be reduced. This of course can make Busui tired and unable to concentrate when taking care of the Little One. However, in the midst of this busy schedule, make sure Busui has enough rest time, OK?
As much as possible, sleep when your little one sleeps. That way, Busui will have additional sleep time and be more energetic to take care of the Little One.
Busui is advised to turn off cell phones and lights before going to bed, or do activities that can make sleep more quality, such as listening to songs or drinking tea chamomile.
3. Do sports
Take time to exercise, yes. Busui free how come choose any sport you like. However, you should do light or moderate intensity exercise, such as walking or yoga.
Feed your baby or pump breast milk first before starting to exercise. Also, make sure Busui is wearing the right bra and showering after exercising. Regular exercise will make the body more relaxed and energized and relieve aches.
4. Do the activities you like
Set aside time for me time by doing favorite activities, such as meditating, cooking a new menu, watching a movie, gardening, or just drinking a cup of tea on the terrace. Busui can also do self-care, such as creambath, face masks, scrubs, or beautify nails.
In addition to relaxing the body, doing activities that you like also make you feel happier mood increases, so Busui will be more enthusiastic about taking care of the Little One. When doing this activity, Busui can entrust the Little One to a partner or other family member.
5. Join the breastfeeding mom community
Join a community of breastfeeding mothers. Here, Busui can expand knowledge about breastfeeding and caring for babies, and can exchange stories with each other. Being in this community also makes Busui and other members mutually strengthen and support each other.
Physical and mental health are the main keys to successful breastfeeding and caring for your little one. Therefore, make sure Busui applies the self-care that has been described above so that the body is energized and the mood is better.
Don't hesitate to ask for help from your partner and other family members if Busui feels overwhelmed in taking care of your little one, OK? If you still have questions regarding self-care for breastfeeding mothers or how to care for your little one, consult your doctor.
