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Young Parents: How to Cope With Fatigue in the First Weeks?

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by RAKI WRIGHT

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Being a parent is not easy. Taking care of a newborn baby is full of challenges, and one of the most difficult challenges is fatigue.

It takes all new parents a while to get used to life with a newborn baby, but it is more exhausting and difficult to adjust than many expect. Young parents need to learn to cope with the mental and physical exhaustion that they will go through in the first few weeks because it will make coping with being a parent easier over the longer term. Let’s look at some of the best tips to cope with tiredness as a young parent.

1. Always Have a Good Breakfast

The first meal of the day is important for your health and well-being. It provides energy and nutrients essential for your body to function properly.

A good breakfast can help you cope with feelings of hunger, reduce cravings for unhealthy foods, enhance concentration, improve heart health, prevent depression, make weight management easier and more. Besides these benefits, it also helps you to maintain a healthy weight.

2. Find Time to Exercise

The key to finding time for exercise is to make it a priority. You can do this by setting aside time in your schedule for exercise or by making it part of your daily routine. Exercise is important no matter what type of work you do, as it has been shown to reduce stress and give you more energy. You can also try relaxation exercises to keep you at bay.

3. Sleep When the Baby Sleeps

While it seems hard to sleep when the baby sleeps, your rest is also crucial. During this time, you will sleep near the baby and your brain releases oxytocin to keep you relaxed. We know that it is tempting to do chores such as cleaning the newborn baby clothes, washing the floors, or catching up on your favourite shows. As a young parent, you need to remember that napping is not just for your baby; you also need one.

4. Ask For Help and Support from Relatives

Young parents are often faced with the challenge of balancing their work and family life. This is especially true for those who have to take care of their children on their own. The responsibility of taking care of a child can be overwhelming, especially when they are still trying to establish themselves in the workplace.

This is why young parents need to ask for help and support from relatives, such as grandparents or other family members, so that they can get some time off from parenting duties and focus on their careers.

5. Embrace Your New Normal

Dealing with newborns can be stressful. You have to ensure that you get the right newborn baby clothes, a comfortable sleeping area, and keep them relaxed. They are also too young to communicate, and they often say what they want through crying. As a young parent, you must embrace your new normal, the challenges, and the responsibility.

Conclusion

Every parent would understand the first few weeks of a new baby can be exhausting. The baby might not sleep well, or you might find yourself waking up to the sound of your baby crying at odd hours. With these tips, we hope you can get better rest, take care of yourself and master the energy to take care of the baby.

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