Thrive Doula Services
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • LABOUR & BIRTH
  • POSTPARTUM
  • PRENATAL CLASSES
  • CONTACT
  • BLOG
  • KIND WORDS

Self Care

4/29/2019

 
Let's talk self care....why not everyone else is.  Those are two words that come up on every feed, in many current articles and on television shows.  But what does that really mean and translate to for new parents, particularly primary caregivers?  Lots of people associate self care with a massage or spa day, but I think we very much need to widen the lens and see the larger picture.

New parents (actually all parents) need to take care of themselves, because unfortunately the cliche is true, you cannot pour from an empty cup.  If you are doing the lions share of the childcare, it is essential to put yourself on the list, I know the list is LONG, so terribly long! 

Self care does not have to be expensive.  You can participate with or without a partner, or without the resources/childcare for a massage or spa day.  Take a hot bath when your child goes to bed, or read a book that you have been wanting to read, a glass of wine and mini binge-watch or perhaps chat on the phone with a friend.  Whatever you find relaxing that you can build into your day.  Do it with intention and regularity (my fix is a hot bath from the far bathroom because you can almost hear nothing when the fan is on :) that way you are pouring from a partially filled cup at least.

Comments are closed.

    Archives

    November 2022
    October 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    December 2020
    October 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    May 2020
    January 2020
    September 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • LABOUR & BIRTH
  • POSTPARTUM
  • PRENATAL CLASSES
  • CONTACT
  • BLOG
  • KIND WORDS