You at 5 Weeks Postpartum: Your Body and Mind

Let's talk: finding your "me time"

Remember those last weeks of pregnancy when you couldn’t wait to go into labor and well-meaning friends and family members said some version of: “Enjoy it. Once the baby comes you won’t have any time for yourself.” … And maybe they were right? Because suddenly going to a doctor’s appointment solo feels as blissful as a Caribbean vacation (well, almost).

But the thing is, once life starts to fall into a bit more of a routine, meaningful time alone is both possible and necessary. Here’s an article on why “me time” is so important for moms of newborns—as well as 10 suggestions for how to spend it. (Admittedly, little moments are included, like taking a daily shower.)

Your top questions, answered

👃🏻 Body changes: I stink now. What’s the deal? Learn more→

🥚 Nutrition: What are good foods to add to my postpartum diet? Learn more→

🌶 Broken palate: Why can’t I handle spicy food anymore? Learn more→

🧘🏽‍♀️ Meditation: Do you have a good practice to help with nursing? Learn more→

In her words

"Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws." — Barbara Kingsolver

More to read at 5 weeks postpartum

Have you ever heard of revenge bedtime procrastination? | It’s something you might already be doing, even though you know you need sleep. Read more→

Real parents share their hilarious newborn stories | Nobody talks about how weird it feels to use our baby’s name in the beginning & how easy it can be to forget it. (In front of, say, a Mommy & Me class…) Read more→

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