5 Health & Hygiene Tips for New Mothers

Good personal hygiene is key to good personal health. Basic hygiene such as bathing, brushing your teeth and washing hands are not things that should be overlooked. A healthy mother equals a happy baby. When personal hygiene is neglected, the little one’s risk of infection increases.

A new mother’s essential wash item is often body wash; it smells great, is easy to use and keeps personal hygiene on track. That’s why Lifebuoy Lemon Fresh Body Wash is ideal as it leaves your skin clean, germ-free, gently scented and silky soft. Lifebuoy’s range of products are designed for freshness as well as germ protection.

You may be a mother first, but you’re also human. You shouldn’t feel guilty if you take some time out to either be on your own, or with your friend or partner. It’s easy to slip into a daily routine and lose yourself in the process; it’s also easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious and trapped. Finding the time to do the things you love and spending time with people who support you will give you more energy to raise your little one.

Routines in the early days, although sometimes tedious, are absolutely necessary. Anything that is going to make things easier and more manageable for you and your baby should be encouraged. But different things work for different people and there are no rules. Do what works best for you and your lifestyle and needs. If a routine ends up giving you no time for self care, or ensuring you’re in good health, in both body and mind, then something needs to change.

Make eating a priority in your day. Try to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner if you can. Eating a healthy, balanced and nutritious meal is important at any stage of life, but critical when juggling the demands of new motherhood. A new mother’s health tip would be to eat lots of fresh fruit and veggies, whole grains and healthy sources of protein and fat. And don’t forget to keep hydrated.

Probably one of the best tips we have for new mothers is to go easy on yourself. Give yourself a pat on the back and stay positive about your challenging new role as a mother. You can do this by creating healthy hygiene habits, eating well, and working on a routine that is best for you.

There’ll be days when things go pear-shaped (that’s life and it’s ok) but there’ll be plenty more where you’ll be winning at motherhood and ready to take on the world. Enjoy those moments. Having a newborn enter your life is a rollercoaster ride; taking care of yourself first and foremost is key in not falling off!