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Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! You’re an amazing woman, whatever path brought you to this day. Most likely, you’re feeling dozens of emotions: Joy. Relief. Fear. Vulnerability. Elation. Shock. Pride. Exhaustion. Excitement. Welcome them all! Everything you feel is normal. Mothers are adept at feeling many things at once.

So, relax and drink it all in and enjoy your new baby. The next 30 days will be filled with highs and lows, brilliant flashes of deep meaning and love, and long stretches of the mundane. Each of us will experience motherhood in her own way.

For the mom who just gave birth, the first 30 days are all about healing and recovering. For every mom, this new experience is about exploring your baby and taking care of your own emotional wellness.

In the next 30 days, you can expect to:

  • Care for yourself, your baby and your relationships.
  • Handle the physical and emotional sides of motherhood.
  • Access the resources you need to care for your baby and yourself.
  • Enjoy this time of your life.


DID YOU KNOW? Throughout the world 300,000 women give birth each day. So remember, you’re in good company!

Posted: 11/20/09
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