How to Get Your Pre-Pregnancy Self Back

Whether you have a new born baby or have been living with a child for many years, you might feel incredibly distant from your pre-pregnancy self. Pregnancy and motherhood can make you lose your mojo, and the first years of having a child can be stressful and tiring. This can impact your self-confidence, and some people even experience mental health issues like postpartum depression. So then, if you are struggling to return to your pre-pregnancy self either mentally or physically after the birth of your baby, here are some of the top steps that you should take to restore yourself. 

Consider Coolsculpting

Once you have had a baby, you might struggle to get rid of that pregnancy belly, even if you perform some of the most popular exercise regimes. Not only this, but it is easy to live a more sedentary lifestyle once you have had a baby, and you might find that you get out of the habit of exercising and eating healthily within your now baby-filled schedule. Then, if you have put on weight now that you are a mother and are struggling to lose this weight, you should consider Coolsculpting Elite. This cosmetic procedure can help you to get your pre-pregnancy body back by freezing fat cells in areas of your body where you struggle to lose fat regardless of the healthy habits that you carry out. 

Stay Stylish 

When you are a new mother, you may find that you are constantly dressing in casual clothes that are easy to change in and out of and that you do not care about if they get stained with drool and vomit. However, although wearing casual clothes might be a necessity now you are caring for a baby all day, you should not lose your old style. Instead, you should try to schedule times into your week when you can dress up a little more and can look fabulous, such as when you go out or when you head to work. Although you might not want to fit into the clothes that you used to, you should buy a few key trendy pieces that can help you to feel as if you are ahead of the fashions and can allow you to express your personality again. 

Socialize with Friends

New moms often find that their friendships take a knock, especially if their friends are at different stages of life than them or do not want to socialize with you and your baby. However, socializing with your friends is vital if you want to continue to feel like yourself and get the support and encouragement that you need. Otherwise, you might start to feel isolated and in want of adult conversation, as well as left out from the fun activities that your friends are enjoying. Then, you should schedule some time with your friends when you can get a babysitter or ask a relative to look after your baby for you. If this is not possible, you should consider making an arrangement with your friend that you can take the baby to, such as meeting at a café or taking a walk in a park. 

Take Time to Yourself

Although you might believe that your whole life now needs to revolve around your child, this is not the case. Instead, to be a great mother, it is just as important that you take some much-needed time for yourself to refresh and to recharge. This can prevent you from getting burned out. For example, you could spend this time enjoying a hobby or simply getting a breath of fresh air. You might also consider pampering yourself, as this will help you look after your body as much as you do your baby and eradicate the strain that pregnancy and motherhood have put on it. Whatever you do, by taking some time to yourself, you will be able to relax, de-stress, and get a better perspective on your situation, especially if you are struggling to cope with the arrival of your new baby. 

Visit the Doctor

It is important that you visit your doctor if you are still experiencing lasting health issues from your pregnancy, as these can be uncomfortable and can impact your quality of life. By going to the doctor, you will be able to ensure that your concerns are put to rest and that you can get the right treatment for your health problems as soon as possible. 

However, if you are struggling mentally, it is also important that you visit a doctor. Often, mental health problems can be difficult to deal with on your own, yet they may impact your enjoyment of motherhood and your ability to feel like yourself. In addition, mental health issues can be just as detrimental to your wellbeing as physical health issues. So then, you should always visit the doctor if you are starting to feel constantly anxious, hopeless, or overwhelmed by your situation. They will be able to give you self-care tips and refer you for therapy or give you medication if they believe that you need it. 

Head Back to Work

To get your pre-pregnancy self back, you should also consider going back to work. This can be daunting for many moms, especially because you now need to take your child into account when you are thinking about your working life and career. This means that it might not feel the same as it did before. However, heading back to work can allow you to create a routine for you and your child and can ensure that you can focus on something that is not your baby’s feeding or nappy changing times. In addition, you will be able to socialize with adults daily, share your opinion, and complete fulfilling work that can make you feel needed. However, heading back to work can be difficult, and so you should always speak to your boss about your return to work in detail before you finalize any arrangements.

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