No matter how many advice books you read or pregnancy blogs you follow, the first few weeks of motherhood are downright terrifying. It doesn’t matter if you’re going it alone or have tons of family around to help out, being a new parent will often make you feel completely unsure of yourself in even the simplest situations. And no matter how you’re handling your new full-time job of parenting thus far, you can always use a little extra advice. This post from Pregnant Chicken shares some absolute “must do’s” for new moms out there.

Like, how you should never feel guilty about what you’re feeling as you’re navigating the trials of mommyhood. First of all, you just brought life into the world, so you should be giving yourself a giant pat on the back. And second of all, being a parent is HARD work, and if you’re having a rough afternoon with nonstop crying or a sick baby, you’re allowed to take a break with a mini Netflix marathon while the baby naps or order a pizza for dinner because you just don’t have it in you to make a real meal. For more tips for new moms, keep reading.

Read the full article here: 5 Things New Moms Should Do