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Becoming a mother is perhaps indescribable.
Molly DeCoudreaux Photography
We all know how easy that can be!
But thats where we come in!
Invest in a stylish maternity bra.
Trust us, its worth forking up the dough.
Gone are the days of the maternity granny bra!
We like the Cosabellasoft-cup Mommie brafor smaller busts, and the CakeFlex-Wire Nursing Brafor larger busts.
Embrace dry shampoo.Okay, it may sound a little weird, but its actually a godsend.
We all know how easy it is to skip a shower (or two, okay…three!)
when your sweet little rascal finally goes down for a nap and youre going on no sleep.
Well, thats where dry shampoo comes in!
One quickie app and voila!
You feel presentable again.
We love R + CosDeath Valley Dry Shampoo.
Long walks can also be an incredible time to bond with baby.
Try carrying your baby in awraporcarrierfor extra snuggle time.
Give your legs a bear hug.We all know how loosey goosey everything can feel after giving birth.
We can finally see our thighs again (for the most part, anyway!)
and maybe they arent exactly what we remember… Not to worry!
Thats why slimming leggings were invented.
We love Lulu LemonsFull On Luon Pants.
Visitors never want to come empty handed, so instead of takeout (or another casserole!
), suggest they bring fresh flowers.
Another great way to create a serene environment is to invest in a few amazing candles.
We loveLe Feu de Leau.
Buy some new undies.Ah, the post-baby belly.
Its time to ditch the loose-waisted maternity undies in favor of some real tummy-hugging skivvies, ladies!
We love TCsShaping Briefs.
Get some new makeup.The post-baby body can be emotionally challenging.
We dont quite fit into our pre-preggo clothesand forget about wearing our maternity duds.
It can feel a little overwhelming to buy yet another size of wardrobe.
A bold new lip, for example, will freshen up your look.
Lipstick ortintcan wear beautifully on any size, after all!
Eat healthy.__ Not simply to lose weight, but to feel good about what youre putting into your body.
Eating well has a way of making you feel your best.
The extra pounds you may lose in the process are just a bonus!
Not to mention the clearer skin and more luminous hair that will likely follow.
Unsure where to start?
Try incorporating fresh juices into your diet to kick-start that nutrient intake.
One of our favorites isSuja.
But that doesnt mean we have to completely forgo good skincare.
Try doing masks and peels around the house to keep those pores looking fresh!
For more inspiration, read our guide to aDIY spa day at home.
Photo Credit: MOLLY DECOUDREAUX
