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Changing Lifestyle
One of the greatest
milestones in a woman's life is becoming a
mother. No other event in one's life brings
about as many changes and as much responsibility
as this one. Having a baby gives one a sense of
fulfillment and enormous joy. At the same time
study done in Australia on new mothers, has
shown that, first-time mothers have been
overwhelmed by the changes that take place after
the baby is born. Most of them admitted that
they were not prepared for their new role as a
'mother', and the extent to which their lives
changed with the arrival of the baby. Most of
them said that they were exhausted with the
amount of work that was involved in taking care
of a newborn.
The study also showed that over a period of time
as they got used to the baby and formed a
routine, they become more confident about their
nurturing skills. When they accepted help from
family and friends to do various chores they
were more comfortable and enjoyed their new
status better. The study has stated that three
factors helped women adjust to their new role:
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Prior knowledge about motherhood and babies.
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Good support system consisting of family and friends.
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Alert, receptive baby who helped the mother take
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Change is the only constant in life. Each time there is change in your life, you
learn, growth and discover things about yourself that you were not aware of. A
few tips that new mothers must remember:
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Being a mother is a learnt skill; it isn't
something that a woman is born with. |
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The first three years of motherhood are the
toughest and they will pass by before you know it. So enjoy it.
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Taking care of a child was never meant to be one
person's responsibility. So get all support you can and you will enjoy
being a mother. |
Being a mother is a wonderful gift and feeling, inspite of
all the hard work enjoy it while it lasts.
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