The birth of a baby is a great joy and a serious challenge for the whole family. The usual way of life is undergoing many changes. Most often, the responsibility for taking parental leave falls on the woman, since constant contact with the mother in the first years of life is critical for the baby. This, by the way, does not mean that contact with dad is not important - it is necessary. Recently, men have generally begun to go on maternity leave themselves if a woman has a good job, a stable high income and wants to continue working. These are variants of the norm, if everyone in the family is satisfied with this arrangement. Today we will talk about the standard situation - when the mother remains with the baby. By the way, the difficulty of this period is that it can be delayed if a woman gives birth to another child after a short period of time. Some tips to prevent life on maternity leave from turning into torture: From the very birth of a child, learn to distribute responsibilities between family members. Yes, a woman can do all household chores, especially when the child has already left infancy. But she should have time for herself, and the father should have quality time with the child. Agree on how this will go - dad can go for a walk with the baby on the weekend, while mom can rest, go about her business, or simply sleep longer, etc. Even before the birth of the child, it is worth taking care of the financial airbag. The maternity leave may be delayed, the child may not immediately get used to kindergarten or be constantly sick, in general, anything can happen. In this case, you must be sure that you will not suffer from a lack of money. If this “pillow” is not useful, then spend it at your own discretion or put it into your child’s account. Carefully monitor your health. Many women neglect this after childbirth, they say, she gave birth, that means that’s it, the danger is over. This is the strongest misconception - after the birth of a baby, the mother’s health is fragile, resources are depleted, all this needs to be replenished and supported. If a woman is breastfeeding, this is not even discussed. Vitamin deficiencies and other physiological problems can seriously affect the quality of life and even lead to psychological disorders. Never forget about yourself, your life, hobbies, friends, and relaxation. You are not in slavery, feel free to delegate your child to your dad/grandmothers/grandfathers/nannies if you need time for yourself. Accustom your baby to joint activities so that motherhood does not turn into a black hole, the center of which is the child. Sleep together during the day, make Easter cakes in the sandbox, sitting on the grass, go to a cafe, run around in the children's room - in a word, do not turn into an outside observer of your child's life, be in the moment. What other recommendations can you give to mothers on maternity leave? How was your maternity leave? Sign up for a consultation: WhatsApp, Telegram +7 913 380-83-42 Skype: as3808342 Learn to manage your emotions!💪