Finding time for yourself. After weeks of focusing on your child, a few hours devoted to yourself, your partner or friends do not mean you are abandoning your child.

Taking up exercise again

Physical exercise is good for your body, as well as making you feel good by spending time on yourself.
Try the gym, stretch class, aqua-aerobics or yoga. The main thing to remember is that you regularly set time aside for some form of physical exercise. But do see your doctor first if you are thinking about taking up exercise again right after your pregnancy. And make sure you focus on re-educating your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles first.

How to put this into practice

Work on your abdominals with low-impact workouts. Going to the gym and swimming are suitable activities.
Start gently and do not over-exert yourself too much.
Your time is precious, so opt for an activity that you can carry out near your home or workplace.

Finding time with your friends and partner

Here are just a few reasons why this is a good idea:
Happy and loving parents is the best gift you can give to your child.
Breaking up your routine is a breath of fresh air. This makes those inevitable dull tasks more bearable.
Listening to the concerns of other parents will help put your own worries in perspective.
Sharing your troubles with friends will help unload your worries without the fear of being judged.