It's one of the most miraculous and stressful times in a woman's life- being a new mom. The constant on-the-go of new motherhood can leave you feeling tired, worn, and generally unhealthy. Taking good care of yourself is one of the best ways to ensure that you can take great care of your child. The following are some tips that will help you adjust to new motherhood and start feeling like your old self again. Take it slow - In this type A world a lot of moms feel like they have to get back in to shape right away, back to work right away.