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Article written by Janice Russell There’s nothing easy about launching a business when you’re already busy welcoming a new baby into the world. But life has a funny way of throwing everything at us all at once. In many ways, nurturing a new business is a lot like tending to the needs of a newborn. Entrepreneurs and parents both need resilience, a strong work ethic, and plenty of love. The hard part is figuring out how to balance your mental resources between the two! Here are some great tools, resources, and strategies from Love In Motion Doula Services to help ease your transition into parenthood while you prepare for the launch of your new business. Use Helpful Online ToolsOnline tools can make your life a lot easier in the coming months and years. This can start with virtual doula consultations with Liz Foster CD(DONA), HCHD of Love In Motion Doula Services. You’ll be able to meet with Liz via video chat to discuss birth and postpartum plans, and discover ways to reduce stress and any fear that you and your partner may have leading up to the delivery date. On the business side, by automating repetitive tasks and leveraging digital tools to tackle one-off projects, you’ll be able to carve out more time for your little one once they’re home. You can find online tools to help with almost any business task under the sun. For example, a cloud-based invoicing system allows you to easily maintain your records while interacting quickly and efficiently with your customers. Invest in Smart Home SolutionsInnovative technology can also come in handy for working parents. When you’ve got your hands full with work and newborn responsibilities, Mysa notes that hands-free smart assistants will make your life much easier! Smart voice assistants like Alexa and Siri can help you stay on schedule and avoid forgetting important appointments. Adding smart lighting, heating, and security to your voice assistant system will give you even more control over your busy life. Stick to a ScheduleRoutines generally help us stay grounded when life feels out of control. Create a simple schedule that works for you and your baby, so you know what to expect throughout the day. This can minimize the number of decisions you need to make and free up some of your mental bandwidth for business-related tasks. To keep everything running smoothly, try to build your daily schedule around your baby’s routine. While babies may not follow a strict schedule, You should notice some kind of loose routine governing when your baby tends to require sleep, food, and play. The Bump explains that babies start falling into routines around 3 months of age. Until then, you’ll just have to go with the flow! Combine your Home Office and PlayroomCombining your home office with a playroom is a great way to keep your little one close and get work done at the same time. Choose a safe baby playpen and set it up next to your desk. When your baby starts crawling, this will give them more space to move around and play while you work next to them. A pen will ensure your little one won’t wander off or get into trouble in your office while you're concentrating at your desk. Be sure to also babyproof your home office properly!
When you’re rearranging rooms, you may need to temporarily store items to free up space. This, too, is made easy when you use offsite storage. You can find affordable storage units in Denver by Googling facilities throughout the area. With more than 200 locations in and around the city, you’re bound to find a unit that’s nearby. Launching a business while welcoming a newborn is bound to be challenging. It might take some time to settle into your new roles and find the best routines that work for you and your baby. With a little help from innovative tools and a smart schedule, you can manage parenting and running a new business at the same time. Love In Motion Doula Services believes that the keys to a joyful birthing experience are safety, security, support, preparation and a calm mindset, all planned in advance, to be by your side for anything that should arise. Contact us today to learn more! 720-593-0014
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Every pregnancy is specific, but all first-time moms-to-be out there share one thing - they overthink! And how not, you might ask, when our bodies and lives are soon about to change like never before? You already know that all fears and anxieties come from a lack of experience, which is easily solved. How? With some kind pieces of advice, cordial and professional support, and one detailed pregnancy checklist. Pregnancy trimesters and checklist and why we need themIt is much easier to track fetal development if the pregnancy is divided into three stages. It's also because each stage is marked by characteristic developments in the fetus and a woman's body. Hence, each group of changes corresponds to a trimester.
At the end of the third trimester, at 36+ weeks, a pregnancy is considered full-term. It means that babies born before week 36 are considered premature and may need to spend additional time in an incubator to grow and fully develop. A pregnancy checklist is designed to help a future mom find herself in the coordinate system of pregnancy and help her focus on tasks vital for her and the baby. Also, it is paramount to note that a checklist is only a reminder, and it should be regarded as such. There's no alternative to regular checkups and tests. Remember that every pregnancy is unique, and only a dedicated physician can give you guidance explicitly designed for you. The "Now what?" and "What next?" of pregnancyNutritious food, light exercise, and sufficient water and sleep are the four pillars of a healthy lifestyle that become vital in pregnancy. Forget about smoking and alcohol, and consult your physician if you take any therapy. Find some books on pregnancy and preparation for childbirth, as learning how to prepare mentally and emotionally is critical. Trimester 1. Month 1.
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Trimester 3. Month 9. *If there is a risk that you may deliver early, consider checking these off in month 7 or 8.*
Finally, relax! It's all set. If you consult your pregnancy checklist, physician, doula, and everybody who works in your and your baby's best interest, you're on the path to a more informed and calmer pregnancy. Support and care are what you need and what you deserve! A new baby in the home changes the entire dynamic of your household and learning to manage remote work with a newborn or baby can be quite the challenge to even experienced parents. Take steps to ensure the experience is a positive one for everyone involved. Use these tips to help succeed with both your baby and your job as you learn to navigate this new world. 1. Create a Schedule You Can Stick To Humans of all ages benefit from a schedule and when you have a newborn, you have a unique opportunity to establish one that can work for you both. Things like feeding times, naps, and diaper changes should be scheduled and you should do your best to arrange your work schedule around your baby’s needs. If possible, arrange for more intensive work times when your baby is napping or after they have nursed when they are most content. Pay attention to when they seem to have the most need of you throughout the day and do your best to schedule the least demanding work responsibilities during those periods. Understand that even with the perfect schedule, parenthood is unpredictable, and there will inevitably be times when you have to rearrange things to care for your baby. Go easy on yourself when this happens. It is a natural part of life and you are doing your best. 2. Keep Your Baby Busy During the times when your baby isn’t feeding and sleeping, plan activities that are engaging but require minimal supervision such as time in their bouncer, their activity mat, or other stationary play stations. Consider wearing your baby while you work when possible in a wrap or baby carrier so that they are still close to you and you can keep an eye on them. 3. Let People Help You Caring for a baby is deeply rewarding, but even without a job to distract you, it is a lot of hard work. It’s easy to feel like you have to do everything on your own or else you are a bad parent, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Humans are community creatures and historically, new parents have had any number of people to rely on to help them raise their babies. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it from your support system and trained professionals. According to Mental Health First Aid, not only is it important for your mental health to feel supported, but it is also good for your baby to learn they have a group of people they can depend on for love, care, and attention. Additionally, don’t take on too much at work. Now is not the time to be taking on extra tasks. Learn to say no to extra hours and more responsibilities. You have enough on your plate. 4. Consider a Career Switch If your job is overwhelming you or you no longer feel it is the right fit now that you have a baby in the home, consider a career change. With degrees available online in almost every industry and many that span multiple sectors, there’s no reason you can’t go back to school from the comfort of your home to make it easier for you to find something that works for both you and your family.
You are capable of rising to the challenge before you. Prepare when you can, ask for help as you need it and make changes as you need to. Both you and your baby will be grateful for it. If you are planning a move while pregnant, you want to ensure that you have coordinated as much as possible in advance. If you have children who can help, it will actually make it better for you and them. Involving them in the process helps everyone be less stressed. Love In Motion Doula Services shares some tips on how to navigate the moving process when you’re expecting:
For most people, moving is a very stressful and time-consuming activity. For people with small children, the stress is even greater, and for people who are expecting and already have small children, moving can be so stressful that it may seem like an impossible task. However, a little bit of preparation and a lot of patience can make getting through the experience a lot easier. |
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