As a new mom, your first days home from the hospital can be pretty stressful&mdash;not to mention exhausting. So along with caring for your little one, try to take some time for your own well-being too.
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5 ways to prioritize your wellness after giving birth
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 <li>Nap when your baby naps. You both need lots of rest right now.</li>
 <li>Ask for help with chores. This isn&rsquo;t the time to worry about laundry, cooking or cleaning.</li>
 <li>Take a walk. Refresh your body and mood while someone you trust watches the baby.</li>
 <li>Eat healthy foods. Rebuild your strength with fruits, veggies, whole grains and other healthy choices.</li>
 <li>Make time for a postpartum checkup. Your doctor will make sure your recovery is going well.</li>
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Reviewed 6/4/2024
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Sources
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 <li style="text-align: left;">March of Dimes. "Your Body After Baby: The First Six Weeks."&nbsp; 
 <a href="https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/postpartum/your-body-after-baby-first-6-weeks" target="_blank">https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/postpartum/your-body-after-baby-first-6-weeks</a>.</li>
 <li style="text-align: left;">NCQA. "Prenatal and Postpartum Care (PPC)."&nbsp; 
 <a href="https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/measures/prenatal-and-postpartum-care-ppc/" target="_blank">https://www.ncqa.org/hedis/measures/prenatal-and-postpartum-care-ppc/</a>.</li>
 <li style="text-align: left;">Office on Women's Health. "Recovering From Birth."&nbsp; 
 <a href="https://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/childbirth-and-beyond/recovering-birth" target="_blank">https://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/childbirth-and-beyond/recovering-birth</a>.</li>
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New moms: Take time for self-care