Mommy Burnout

Mommy burnout is real and over the years has finally received the attention it deserves from the scientific community. Burnout occurs when a person is in an extended state of emotional imbalance and the stress overwhelms the person’s abilities to cope.

Moms tend to spread themselves too thin. They feel responsible for their kids and the home and everything in-between. They work themselves into a burnout to fight the nagging fear and guilt of not being a good enough mother.

Many mothers complain that they don’t have time for self-care, yet they manage to cram in unnatural amounts of work in a single day — all for the sake of others. It’s possible to squeeze in some “me time” into that load, whether it’s one day a month or five minutes a day. It’s beneficial to our health – physically, mentally and emotionally.

Massage is a regular on self-care lists because it’s known for relaxation, stress reduction, and pain relief. It is also helpful for anyone who suffers from anxiety and depression/low mood. It’s the perfect prescription for a mother on burnout who is struggling with stress-management, hectic schedules, too little sleep and too much caffeine.

It’s also specifically helpful for mothers experiencing postpartum depression. Besides the relaxing part, it can ease pain in the body, reduce swelling, regulate hormones and improve breastfeeding. Advanced massage therapy can help restore the body to its pre-pregnancy state and assist the healing from a C-section birth. Be sure to find a massage therapist that specializes in prenatal, perinatal and postpartum women.

So Mommy - are you ready to make your next massage appointment?

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