5 ways you can indulge in the self-care and WHY it's so important for Mothers.

Why Motherhood And Self-Care MUST Go Hand-In-Hand
Motherhood includes many sacrifices but self should never be one of them. From the moment you receive the exciting news of your pregnancy, the new life inside you takes precedence. From that moment on you start changing. Starting with your eating habits, physical changes to your body, never before seen stretchmarks, aches and pains, morning sickness – the list is endless. The glow of pregnancy and the anticipation of a new life make this an exciting time.


Then comes labor and delivery. Whew!! Talk about a life changing experience. Who else but a mom could experience hour upon hour of pain and angst, and emerge happy for the experience? When that life you helped create and bring into the world is placed in your arms for the first time, every instinct you have becomes maternal. That tiny person takes immediate control of your body, your schedule, and even your budget! Your life starts to revolve around the needs of your baby. That’s as it should be at first because your baby is completely reliant on you in the beginning but, there are exceptions to that rule we aren't often made aware of. Here’s the part most moms forget, though, that if you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t truly take care of your baby – or anyone else for that matter. And that you were important and worthy of love for your self from the day that you were born giving birth was an ultimate compliment!


So, why is self-care so important for mothers? If you’ve ever flown anywhere, you’ve heard the flight crew instruct you to secure your own mask before helping the person beside you. Some flight attendants do this in straightforward language, some do it in the form of a poem, and some set it to music. No matter how it’s presented, it’s message is the same: You simply cannot take care of the person beside you or the people around you if you do not take care of yourself first. That never stops being true. From your baby’s first days to toddlerhood to the school years and onward, they never stop looking to your first. That makes it vital for you to be in the best shape you can be in in order to help them.


Even though there’s nothing wrong with occasionally spoiling yourself, it’s important that moms also understand the difference between spoiling and caring for yourself. Putting yourself first from a place of true love makes it easier to do the hundreds of thankless jobs moms do all the time. The reason self-care so easily gets pushed to the back burner among mothers is because taking care of yourself is something that only you can do for you. What makes self-care your responsibility? It has to be intentional before it becomes instinctive; it has to be planned before it becomes second nature, it has to be a priority for you before it can be a priority for anyone else. You have to have a self-care plan and supportive team just like at work or in business.


Your true beauty can tend to give way when you become a mom. The well of love, the weight of responsibility, the planning and anticipation of the future – mom’s and baby’s – these things combine to give you a glow so famous, it’s actually infamous. But That glow, that inherent beauty, doesn’t exist when you’re overworked and exhausted.

Here are five ways you can indulge in the self-care that is so important for moms:

1. Make self-care a part of your daily routine. Becoming a mom changed your entire body – the very skin you’re in. Your skin has never needed the kind of care it needs now. We’re proud to offer skincare products and services from luxurious facials to beneficial peels to rejuvenating foot treatments to eight different types of massage (including pre-natal). Book your skincare regiment today and you’ll improve your circulation, revitalize your skin, and feel better about yourself overall. 
2. Long, relaxing baths don’t have to be a thing of the past. They can be a part of motherhood whether they’re taken in the early morning hours, at the end of a long day, or in the midst of baby’s naptime. Those baths are turned into in-home spa sessions when you add our line of all-natural, pampering products. We have everything you need from tub tea made with herbs, milk powders, and botanicals to bath bombs that color your water, soothe your skin, and perfume the air around you. Check out these bath add-ons and other products like our black soap, bath salts, and bath fizzles right here. 
3. Don’t skimp on sleep! That’s the cardinal rule of mommy hood – sleep when your baby sleeps. Not only does sleep keep your body in tune with itself, it gives you the rest that’s crucial for meeting each day head on. Treat yourself to our linen spray designed and scented to promote relaxation and reduce stress. Spray your room, your bed linens and your pillowcase, then allow the power of aromatherapy to lull you into a peaceful, restful sleep.
4. While you’re letting aromatherapy ease you into sleep, you’ll also love the effects it can have on your waking hours. Try the variety of scents available in our soy candles. It’s our best seller for a reason. Cotton wicks, long-lasting essential oil scents, and vegetable based soy wax make our candles the ideal way to scent your home and create a relaxing safe haven for your entire family. It’s a safe, affordable way to treat yourself to the home environment you deserve when a day trip to the spa won’t fit on your calendar.
5. The last item on our list may not seem like self-care, but trust us, it is. We’re happy to provide organizational tools and tips that help you keep your days running like a well-oiled machine, while still letting you take the breaks you need and never miss those spur-of-the-moment mommy moments that create lifelong memories. Mom and baby stay organized and you get the benefit of not trying to remember a hundred little details like doctor’s appointments, grocery store trips, and family time. The best part about our full line of planners and organizers – they let you schedule in the spa days, private indulgences, and quiet time you deserve.

Here’s our bonus tip: Just like in your business setting, dress for success in your mom career. It can be easy to throw on jeans or sweats and a t-shirt or tank top. One of the biggest parts of taking good care of yourself is feeling good about yourself and one of the best ways to make that happen is to dress in clothes that are comfortable and fit well. A hint of makeup or the perfect moisturizer and a spritz of fragrance can make all the difference in the world for your self-image. The most important thing for you to remember is that self-care is not selfish, it’s self-necessary.

-Arica (The Beauty Doula)