Life after the birthing process - Congratulations!! You have become a New Mom!! One of the biggest achievements in Life is becoming pregnant, carrying the baby for 9 months and having the delivery and finally carrying the little one to your home! It's Amazing, isn't it?
But, the Real Mothering starts now, my friend!
You have to feed, rock the baby to sleep, change and love your baby and again, feed, change, rock and love your baby again - and with what seems like a few minutes of sleep in between...
The problem is that your baby needs a mom who's rested, calm and healthy, but you feel exhausted, stressed, undernourished and emotionally fraught with opinions and well-meaning advice from everyone around you, as to the best way to do anything for the baby!!
The realities of having a baby now sink in and the new mom needs loads of support that she can handle the new baby well and she does know how to hold it, bathe it, feed it, and of course, love it!!
This post is for all the new and not-so-new Moms out there -
First, do give yourself a pat on the back for being a great Mom - your baby knows it and loves being with you!
Learn to trust your innate sense of knowing your baby, learn to say 'no' politely, draw a few boundaries between constant advice and learning on the job... and every day, create a little space for you, your baby and your hubby to bond, to be with each other and enjoy this little Miracle you have both created!
Sadly, I have seen so many new moms being treated with derision and contempt, that somehow she hasn't learnt the Art of Mothering the very next day she becomes a Mom!
Please, let her breathe in peace, let her love her baby, she will learn how to be the Best Mother in the World!
So, all you New Moms, how are you going to help yourself deal with this better?
Let's understand what you might be feeling and how to help your body / mind to get back into some state of balance...
In the first few weeks after childbirth, your body must concentrate on repairing itself, particularly in restoring and restructuring the uterus. Your uterus will need to slowly return to its normal size. Do wait for 6 - 8 weeks for the uterus to heal and your hormone levels to stabilize before starting any exercise practice. If you have had a Cesarean section or any other delivery complications, please wait for 12 weeks for the inner muscles and tissues to heal and soften.
Postnatal Yoga concentrates on Relaxation postures to help renew energy levels, Abdominal Strengtheners to tone those weakened muscles, Spinal twists to help flush the internal organs leading to increased hormonal balance and gentle Praanayaama exercises to restore harmony and ease with the process of Mothering. There is an emphasis on postures that open your chest, expand your breathing and reenergize your spirit.
I believe that Postnatal Yoga is of immense help and worth the effort of coming to class - one can connect to other mom's and also honor one's journey through this incredible journey of Parenting.
I hope this post has triggered your thoughts towards more positive change;
You are welcome to write to me about any concerns / queries.
As always, my support is with you;
In Peace,
Asha
Postnatal Yoga concentrates on Relaxation postures to help renew energy levels, Abdominal Strengtheners to tone those weakened muscles, Spinal twists to help flush the internal organs leading to increased hormonal balance and gentle Praanayaama exercises to restore harmony and ease with the process of Mothering. There is an emphasis on postures that open your chest, expand your breathing and reenergize your spirit.
I believe that Postnatal Yoga is of immense help and worth the effort of coming to class - one can connect to other mom's and also honor one's journey through this incredible journey of Parenting.
I hope this post has triggered your thoughts towards more positive change;
You are welcome to write to me about any concerns / queries.
As always, my support is with you;
In Peace,
Asha
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