Whether this is her first baby or fifth baby, every new mom deserves support because every birth comes with its own distinctive experience. Everytime a woman gives birth, she is also born again, postpartum care and support is not a luxury for moms but a necessity. Being present and supportive for a new mom has significant effect on her wellbeing especially mentally. Let her known that she is seen and she matters.

How can you support a new mom?, you can do the following, these are not restrictive ,you can come up with other ways to show support;

– Affirm her, yes let her know that she is doing enough and she is enough. Motherhood is tough.

– Bring her her favourite treat ; it could be a plate of amala, a cup of icecream, a bowl of peppersoup, whatever it is,bring it to her.

– Help her with the chores: don’t visit a new mom with the mindset of being served, please she just had a baby. Help her run errands outside or do chores within the house.

– Pamper her; who doesn’t enjoy being pampered?, go right ahead and pamper her.

– Don’t make the visit about you because in all honesty it is not about you. The focus is the new mom.

– Don’t brag about your experiences, motherhood is not one-size-fits-all . Keep your experiences to yourself.

– Don’t offer advice unless she straight up asks you for it.

– Spend sometime watching the baby at her house, this will give her the opportunity to sleep.

– Listen, just listen to her talk .

– Accompany her to her hospital visits .