5 Health Hacks For New Mums Who Want To Stay Fit

Do you think that these 40 days is enough for you to recover from the trauma of a child birth? Life certainly seems normal. I can say I felt normal just after 2 weeks of my delivery(after natural birth) but was I normal? Do you experience back ache, joint pains (especially knees), mood swings, baby blues, postpartum depression?

Life Hacks For New Moms

Here we're sharing life hacks to take care of your health:

1. Sleep When You Child Sleeps

So we have heard this a thousand times from everyone but is it possible? YES only when you want it to. All the household work, Facebook, Whatsapp and other things can wait. It's the best time to sleep. As new mums its difficult to sleep with the 24 hr baby demands(especially with toddlers) but this way at least somehow you get to sleep and that too peacefully. Make sure you convey to all in family that not to wake you or disturb you during this time.

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2. Eat When Your Child Eat

Wondering how? When you sit down to feed the baby always keep a glass of water to sip on or an infused water will be even better. As you get to know your baby's feeding schedule feed yourself by a simple salad or sandwich to keep you full. Make sure the food you choose to eat is healthy. Unhealthy binge eating is just going to lead to weight/health issues later on.

(Also read: Busting Myth: You Shouldn't Overfeed (Breastfeeding) The Baby)

3. Walk With Your Baby

An evening stroll with your baby is helpful for both mother and child. As soon as you have established a routine you can go for walks. It's a good time to catch up with friends which is not possible otherwise. If possible stay away from your phone and enjoy nature and some NO-PHONE. Trust me it will rejuvenate you and also walking is a great way to stay fit.

4. Spend Time Alone

It may not be the easiest thing to do when you have just had a baby(especially if its baby no. 2 or more). But seek help; from husband, friendly neighbours, in-laws or friends who are willing to help. It could be for an hour in a day to few hours (for your favourite activity) on weekends. This will not only help you de-stress but help you gain perspective, let you enjoy freedom and going back to your kid happy.

(Also read: Single Working Moms, Ease The Load With These Time Management Tips)

Yoga will help you to stay fit and  make you forget about postpartum blues

5. Do Yoga

With a toddler it's often difficult to leave the house for any outdoor physical activity. Yoga is the most easiest form of exercise that you can manage to do at home. There are lot of YouTube channels that are dedicated to staying fit or losing weight postpartum. Try them. Or do any sort of physical activity that keeps you active.

I hope this post helps you in keeping fit and happy!!! Cheers.

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