Me Time After Giving Birth Is The Key To Mother's Happiness And Health

JAKARTA - After giving birth, many women are soluble in caring for their little ones that they forget to take care of themselves. In fact, taking the time to pamper yourself can be a powerful way to maintain the stability of emotions and mental health during the transition period to become a mother.

Starting from taking a warm bath without interruption, getting enough sleep, to just enjoying a calm moment can be a form of appreciation for yourself after the struggle to give birth.

Psychologist Joice Novita Kristianto, S.Psi., emphasized the importance of self-care activity for mothers after delivery. He mentioned that this activity plays a very important role in maintaining the psychological condition of mothers who are adapting to major changes, both physically and emotionally.

After giving birth, a mother's body and feelings undergo many changes. Without time to treat and replenish self-energy, this could pose a risk of causing baby blues and even depression after delivery," he said in a press release from Bethsaida Hospital Gading Serpong.

Joice explained that pampering yourself is not just a relaxed activity, but an important psychological need. Some of its forms include doing skin care, managing quality sleep, or talking professionally such as psychologists to discuss the emotional condition they feel.

Unfortunately, there are still many mothers who feel guilty if they take time for themselves. Joy emphasized that this is not a form of confusion, but an attempt to survive and develop in a new role as parents.

Mentally healthy mothers will be able to give maximum love to children and maintain harmony in the family, "he added.

Support from your partner and those closest to you is also an important factor. The role of an active father in helping in baby care and giving mothers a chance to rest can be a very meaningful emotional support.

The moment after giving birth is an important phase for mother's physical and psychological recovery. Therefore, providing space for mothers to pamper and take care of themselves is a wise step to start the journey as parents with readiness.

Responding to this need, Director of Bethsaida Hospital Gading Serpong, dr. Pitono, said that the Women's Health Center at the hospital provides special services to support the mother's recovery process after giving birth, including aspects of mental health.

"We understand the importance of maintaining mental health for new mothers. This effort is very important to prevent mental disorders such as baby blues or depression after childbirth," he explained.