20 Ways To Indulge In That Much-Needed 'Me Time'

While we're sure you can't get enough of face time with your bundle of joy, sitting back and relaxing can actually help kick start your battery to enable you to give much more care to your baby, and family. Read on to know more

In most families, women are the primary care givers. Motherhood has no time gap in between. It is a duty which takes up almost all the time in a woman's day. Taking time out for herself seems like a very difficult task for most mothers. However, a mother who takes care of herself is always in a better position to take care of others in the family.

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Self-care is crucial for everyone, especially for moms. Since mothers have a lot on their plate, it becomes overwhelming and stressful,” says Nupur Roopa, founder, Bliss For Moms, a wellness site for mothers. “Today, mothers are extremely tired and sleep deprived. Having some 'me time' is essential to unwind, otherwise stress will eventually manifest as a physical disease, she adds.

Pregnancy and motherhood lead to a lot of hormonal changes in a mother's body. Moreover, moms go through a lot of stress and societal pressures as she is often held more accountable for her children's well-being in comparison to her partner. “Caught in the whirlwind of nursing, burping, diaper change, and other things that go into round-the-clock baby care, a new mom is barely left with time to unwind. It's easy for her to lose her sense of self and experience disillusionment, especially in the first few months. So taking time out for herself can really help restore the balance within, says Hyderabad-based mom Sumi Madireddy.

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