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[quote=Anonymous]-stop cutting your own hair. wear N95 mask to salon if you feel worried.

-see postpartum physical therapist (pelvic floor focused) for help with the C shelf. if you look pregnant, you might have diastasis recti (split ab muscles), which is treatable with PT. I've used Advantage Physical Therapy in Falls Church and Washington Wellness PT downtown. if it doesn't help completely, I'd personally seek surgical options. but PT is the first step and you may be surprised how much it helps

-get exercise. if you have a spouse, you have time to exercise. avoid crunches/situps until you see a PT, as recommended above.

-prioritize sleep. baby can be nudged toward good sleep habits. no sleeping in your arms or in your bed. start a bedtime routine. I look like hell if I don't get enough sleep, kid or no kid.

-stop nursing. sleep and pelvic floor health (and mental health) usually improve with this step. also enables weight loss more efficiently.

-get dressed every day, in real pants, even if you are just sitting around at home. same with makeup if you wear it, or at least moisturizer/skincare. see a dermatologist if you are having skin issues.

-drink more water, cut down on alcohol and sugar/simple carbs

-find a village of support - daycare, nanny, babysitter, whatever combo works for you. your kid is out of the super super vulnerable, spinal tap for all fevers, newborn days. i personally would find a trustworthy adult (not a college kid) to babysit at least a few hours a week even if you don't "need" the help to go to work.

-buy new clothes! not because you're "accepting your new body" or whatever, but because you want to look nice!

-have hobbies or at least a hobby that make you feel confident. same with social stimulation/friendships. it's about to be beautiful April weather so you can go outdoors if you are covid-cautious.
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