Just a quick word on women being able to find the time for themselves after birth. So many women I meet have extremely high expectations of themselves and sometimes their families do too.  Women are often pushed even by themselves to excel and succeed beyond limits and many do well under this pressure.  Being a mom also involves this same degree of pressure but but it also involves slowing down enough to pay attention to ourselves. There has never been a better time to take care of ourselves whether it means getting extra rest, eating well, taking daily walks, yoga or any thing that will reduce stress and promote wellness.

To all new moms stuggling to find their way and take on this exciting new role, you owe it to your baby to slow down in a fast world.  Take a few minutes each day to take a bath or maybe a nap so that you can be the healthiest mom possible. 

Remember that the first few months are really the fourth trimester. It's a time to get to know your new baby and let your body heal and recover.  Even though it can be challenging to make yourself stay in bed, see how long you can stay in your nest. It may be the only time of your life it's okay to stay in your pajamas all day long - enjoy it!