The new life of young mothers is often fulfilling. However, in their daily routine, the whirlwind that comes with having a child can weigh them down, as well as the parents in general. It's not uncommon to them to feel exhausted (due to lack of sleep or stress). We're all familiar with the never-ending baby registry lists to cater to the newborn, and sometimes we even forget about the new mother who equally need attention! Here are a few small ideas to support her in this new journey.
The life of young parents is often turned upside down once the baby arrives! In these moments, if they accept it, you can be helpful to them by being a listening ear, a support, an outlet... in short, a small but valuable aid. You can also, why not, offer to help with some household chores, which would be one less thing for these overwhelmed parents to do!
Advantage : it's free.
If she didn't already have it throughout her pregnancy to relieve tension, especially in the lower back, you can offer her comfort with the MedCline Therapeutic Body Pillow. Whether for a nap, sleeping, or breastfeeding, it's suitable in all circumstances and adapts to everyone with its shredded memory foam filling.
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Pumping breast milk, scheduling physical therapy sessions, reading books about postpartum... The life of young mothers, starting from pregnancy, may revolve solely around this subject. What if you offered her a little escape? Suggest walks, conversations, and/or readings that have nothing to do with parenthood! Allow her, even for a moment, to think about something else - it will undoubtedly do her a world of good!
Advantage : you can also escape from the daily worries at the same time!
And why not offer her babysitting services for an evening? Not in the first few months, of course, but after some time, maybe even a year, the desire to go out for just one evening may arise. It's up to you to play your part and allow the young mother, or even both parents, to enjoy a little breathe of fresh air!
At MedCline, we also support pregnant women and new mothers in their quest for nighttime comfort. Visite our website to learn more!