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K
ate Kripke, LCSW, a provider at
The Postpartum Wellness Center of
Boulder, says many new moms neglect
their personal health and wellness to
care for others, a tendency that adversely
affects the entire family.
"When a new mom's needs are pushed
down the line, she has less to give. She's less
able to be patient, present and resilient."
Finding 'me time' doesn't require dras
-
tic measures, just a change in perspective.
"You don't have to rearrange your life
to practice mindfulness and take breaks.
It's about your intention," Kripke says. "If
The Power
of Me Time
by Maribeth Neelis
P r e n a t a l , y o u w e r e a p i l l a r o f
health—shunning certain sushi,
gulping fruit smoothies, relaxing
into yoga poses. Then your baby
arrived, and self-care seemed a
little, well, selfish.