Cara Dumaplin recommends three appointments at 6-8 weeks postpartum: a haircut to boost confidence as hormones shift your hair, lunch with a friend for emotional support, and a check-in with a postpartum therapist whether you're struggling or not. Taking care of yourself directly helps your baby.
If you're expecting, here are 3 appointments to get on your calendar for about 6 to 8 weeks after your due date. An appointment to get your hair done. Hormones cause our hair to change. A good haircut at about this time helps you feel like a whole new woman. Number 2, a lunch date with a friend or family member. Text them, set up a date, a time, and a location. The third appointment, an appointment with a therapist who specializes in postpartum support. If you're struggling, this is going to come at the perfect time, and if you're doing amazing mentally and emotionally, this check-in will still pay off tenfold. Remember this: taking care of you helps take care of them.
