Reaching out

I can do it all…

Many first-time parents, especially moms, find it difficult to reach out for help because they assume they should be able to do it all and do it all well.

Unrealistic expectations and taking on too much, cause stress and hinder your body’s ability to heal after birth. 

Moms, you need to figure out what really matters in those early days (breastfeeding, bonding, and getting some sleep) while letting other things slide. 

Just getting through the day during the first weeks is an accomplishment, and the best thing you can do is line up support for those early weeks. 

It’s OK to ask for help

You’ve stocked the nursery and filled your fridge and freezer. You won’t need much help after the baby arrives, right? 

Well.... not so fast, Supermama! 

All that prep is a great head start, but many parents don’t realize how physically and emotionally overwhelming the first weeks of parenthood can be. 

Mastering new skills—breastfeeding, changing diapers, soothing a fussy baby — takes practice and is extra challenging when you are dealing with plummeting hormones, exhaustion, and physical recovery from birth.

Having some extra hands will feel like a life preserver in a high tide. 

But many people don’t know how to ask for help—or don’t think they should need it.  

Everyone needs it, and you won’t lose any mommy points for putting out an SOS.