Discussion: Anxiety & Stress in a New Mom
Hello New Moms! Welcome to our Community! We are thrilled to have you with us. Please join in as we roll out our first forum discussion for all new mothers!
Having a newborn baby can bring lots of excitement and happiness to your life. In addition to the happiness, new mothers also experience anxiety and stress connected to their little bundle of joy.
Few of the common concerns and stressors are listed below:
✦ "Why is my baby crying so much?"
✦ "Am I feeding my baby enough?
✦"Is my relationship with my partner suffering?
✦ Isolation from friends
✦ In some cultures, intrusive family and friends.
✦ Inexperience
✦Fatigue
Childbirth is a major ordeal for most women. We understand that new mothers need time to recover from this challenging process while exploring ways to take care of their newborn and themselves.
You are not alone. We are here to support you. Outlined below are a few tips for stress management:-
A. Keep a log to jot down babys feeding, sleeping, and crying habits. This will enable you to identify patterns and perhaps, this can serve as a framework for other caregivers.
B. Do something fun- Watch your favorite show, listen to your favorite songs or read something that would uplift your mood.
C. Read stories written by other new mothers online. You may find commonalities and inspiration.
D. Remember that its perfectly okay to make mistakes and be uncertain. Parenting does not come with a manual. This is another learning experience in your life. Applaud yourself for coming this far!
So let me ask you-
✦ What are some stressors in your life?
✦ How do you think the stress is impacting you?
✦ What do you catch yourself saying under stress? Is it helpful?
✦ How are you taking care of yourself?
✦ What is your take home message from our discussion today?
Welcome New Moms! Thank you for joining us today! We hope you have a terrific week filled with positivity.
Written by Tazzie
My stressors are just the everyday things - finding time to get the chores done, making sure each child is getting what they need, managing other relationships. I tell myself I've got to get it perfect, but I'm wrong. My kids are happier when I am happy. They'd rather have a smiling mommy and a creased t shirt than beautifully ironed clothes and a mom yelling and shouting. I know I get mad easily when I am stressed.
I think my message would be do your best but accept that you can't do everything. Also accept that you don't need to. You are doing well enough. It's a tough job, you rock!
Exactly,Kids love to see their parents happy and never sad!Youre doing a great job as a mother!Im so proud of you!Great Job you got this!How old are your kids?@brilliantTurtle89
I am shattered, I feel like I don't do anything and yet I'm so tired. It's so strange, does anyone else feel this way?
@Shallington
Hello! I just wanted to say that you are not alone in feeling this way. There's days when I feel like all I've done is feed and change the baby and provide snacks for my older two but I'm still as exhausted as if I had run a marathon. I find that it helps to get out of the house or just do something different than the usual routine. Even just walking down the street and back feels like I've recharged my batteries!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts here! It's definitely helpful to know that we are not alone in feeling a certain way! I hear you that even small tasks can feel daunting and exhausting, for sure!
That's a great suggestion that you bring up! Breaking out of an established routine and taking some time to focus on ourselves for a little bit can help us feel recharged and give us more energy to do the things we want!
Thank you for your support! :)
@optimisticPineapple2912
You are definitely not alone in feeling this way! Parenting is a hard task for almost every parent. Even when it feels like we could be doing a lot more, it's important to take a step back and recognize the things that we are doing that go unoticed to us because they now feel natural and automatic.
Remember that it's okay to slow down a bit in order to take care of yourself as well! You are doing your best as a parent, and that is a big task in itself! Don't let that go unoticed :)
We are always here to support you on 7 Cups!
@Shallington