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see to it to take time for yourself!

While filled with good intentions, these seven words are an absolute minefield for any parent to a newborn.

At least, thats how I felt when I welcomed my daughter last year.

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And how could I not?

Self care comes in many forms.

I ask new parents to think back to their pre-baby life.

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What did they do to relax and rejuvenate?

Maybe its getting a massage or having a therapy session.

Maybe its getting in a quiet meditation or being able to journal in absolute silence.

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You deserve and need these moments of peace to give you the energy to carry on.

I followed up my skincare with theIlia Super Serum Skin Tintwhich not only provides coverage but also SPF 40.

This short beauty routine helped me in a few different ways.

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when you obtain a baby, your life is forever changed.

You are no longer the person you were before having this newborn.

Its a completely new role, an important one, and it will take some time to adjust.

Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

Be kind to yourself, says Curtis.

Transitions and change are hard.

Prioritize caring for yourself through this process.

A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

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