No two mornings are ever alike for a breastfeeding mom. On some mornings, you get a longer alone time; on some, you’ll barely have enough time to wash your face properly.
On both kinds of days and the in-betweens, it’s safe to say you must know how to start your day right. After all, whatever your day is going to look like, your little one will depend on you for nutrition and comfort.
Start your day with a strong morning routine, Mom. Here’s what we know works best:
There’s this kind of silence only the morning brings, and it’s particularly special for a breastfeeding mom because it’s probably the only time in the morning, if not the entire day, when the entire house is without noise and chaos. Take time to pause, say a little prayer, and listen to the only sounds you hear at this time – because trust us, moms, you’ll need this silence to set the tone of your day, because you’ll be hearing so much from the moment the little one or the household gets up.
Breastfeeding moms are no strangers to hurried mornings. After some time, you will be able to get used to doing things in a hurry.
But eating a nutritious breakfast, hydrating, and maybe even having your morning cup of coffee (after consulting with your doctor first!) will help you fuel your body before you do the same for your little one. Skipping breakfast will not only make you feel sluggish; it will also not give you the right start to face the day ahead.
You can also have our first capsule of lactation supplement like Natalac after breakfast!
Fight for your time to wash your face, brush your teeth, and comb your hair. These sound like the routine you’ll teach your kids once they’re ready, but it’s also so easy to forget when your hands are full as a mom. The confidence you’ll feel after looking at your made up self in the mirror will go a long, long way.
This sounds like an activity you’ll do at the end of the day, but doing it in the morning will help you leave excess baggage so the day’s lighter.
Do whatever works for you – a little walking, journaling, writing – just don’t include scrolling on social media. This activity should allow you to reflect, so with that said, maybe turning a favorite tune on will help you boost your mood!
There sure are a million things you need to do, but with only 24 hours each day, you can’t do them all.
After all, with a little one in tow, 24 hours seem to be always cut in half. It’s best to identify three things you need to do for the day and prioritize doing them. Remember: some things can wait.
Whether this means changing your nursing top, gathering your baby’s burping cloths, or pumping breastmilk, prepare for your next breastfeeding session ideally after you have attended to yourself.
And if your morning didn’t look like the way you imagined it to be, know that it’s okay. Don’t be so caught up with nitty-gritties that you lose sight of the bigger picture.
It’s just one morning, Mom. The rest of the day is still yours to conquer!
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This post is sponsored by Natalac, the only lactation enhancer in the country proven effective by clinical studies. Natalac is available in all leading drugstores nationwide.