6 Things Body Demands Post Pregnancy

Healthy Mom = Healthy Family

Our body is the product of what we consume in terms of food, thoughts and the overall investments we make under the banner of self maintenance-cum-grooming! But many a times we fail to understand the basics - that is embracing a healthy lifestyle.

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Often I come across a lot of mothers who face severe health related problems post pregnancy. And I feel their pain as I too was on the same side of the fence once upon a time. Although, my child is six years today, it took me a while to overcome a lot of problems health wise. I'm glad that I prevailed and have come a long way in this journey of motherhood and through my experience, I feel, we mothers need to be more attentive to our body needs post pregnancy. According to me, the following are the 5 things that body demands post  pregnancy.

• Right Food: Our body is the product of what we consume and there is a thin line of difference between good food and right food. Good food might be a sign of your prosperity but may not be the right food for your health. Eating right means making seasonal changes to your diet and also trying to get most out of the seasonal and locally available food. For example, indulge in seasonal fruits and veggies that are full of antioxidants. Do not skip meals and avoid feasting on junk food and bakery items. These might please your taste buds for a while but they cause a long lasting damage to the body.   
• Regular Basic Exercise: Exercise need not always be intense. It could be as basic as stretching or walking for at least 30 minutes. I understand time is always a constrain for mothers and especially for working moms. But there is no shortcut to exercise. Time management and making it a daily ritual is the only key to healthy and fit life. I realized it too late and the damage was already done when I developed a severe shoulder and back pain. In spite of medical treatments, what came to my aid was regular exercise and a disciplined lifestyle. 
• Good Sleep: Good sleep is often underrated! But good sleep can do wonders to your health as it plays a vital role in calming the mind and healing the body. If you struggle with insomnia or find it difficult to fall asleep (just like me), try to create a conducive sleeping environment in the bedroom and use some aroma oil therapy.  (A detailed post coming on this soon)
• Self Pampering: Learn to pamper yourself and don't wait for your partner (or others) to do it for you. Spend a lil' extra time in the shower, go for hair and body spa treatments, listen to music, shop for yourself and shower all that love on yourself only because you deserve it. :) 
• Regular Health Checkups: Don't be ignorant about your bodily changes and health. With age and time, we ladies usually develop calcium deficiency as well as certain vitamin deficiency. Do regular blood and vitamin test (every 6 months  or at least once a year). Any abnormalities noticed in the body, please get it scanned. Because your life is precious and also because your kids need a fit and a healthy mom.
• Quality Time: Indulge in some quality time with your family and friends over the weekend if not daily. As a working mom, we face immense challenges at work and at times, work drives us crazy over the weekends too in case we have a deadline approaching. But quality time surely helps in unwinding from a stressful day.