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- Taking good care of yourself physically, mentally and emotionally is good for you and your baby.
- You can take care of yourself by exercising, eating well and getting enough rest.
- If you are in a relationship, managing your health is part of taking care of yourself.
Manage stress, anxiety and anger by using relaxation techniques, being compassionate towards yourself and asking for help.
Why is taking care of yourself important for parents and caregivers?
Raising children is an important job and taking care of yourself can help you do it well. Because taking care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally can give you the strength you need to help your children grow and thrive.
Taking care of yourself includes taking care of your relationships, your health, and your well-being.
When you’re focused on caring for a baby or toddler, it’s easy to forget or not have time to take care of these parts of your life. But taking care of yourself is good for you and your baby.
Take care of your relationship with your partner
For both parents and caregivers, taking care of your relationship can help you get the most out of your roles as both parent and partner. Open communication can help you cope with the relationship changes and challenges that sometimes occur during childbirth. You may sleep less, talk less, and spend less time alone with each other. Sometimes this leads to conflict.
You can cope with these stressors and manage the relationship by listening to each other and talking about your feelings together. This can help you accept, support, and find solutions for each other. Setting realistic expectations, mutual understanding, and forgiveness are often the difference between being together and being apart.
