Prioritizing Self-Care is a Must, Not a Maybe

Written By LIVLoved

Someone recently asked me, “Do you really need to get a massage every month?” My answer? Yes.

Caring for yourself is not optional, especially in pregnancy and postpartum. The physical and emotional demands of this season are real, and ignoring your own needs doesn’t make them disappear.

For me, that monthly massage isn’t just about relaxation. It’s restorative. It helps with muscle tension, stress, and overall well-being so I can continue showing up fully for my family and the parents I support. For you, self-care might look different. It might be therapy, time alone, a meal you don’t have to cook, or an extra hour of sleep. Whatever it is, it matters.

This stage of life asks a lot of you, but you don’t have to run on empty. Find what helps you feel more like yourself and make space for it—without justifying it to anyone.

LIVLoved

Telisha Woodfin is a seasoned behavioral health professional with over 18 years of experience supporting children and families across Virginia. She is the founder of LIVLoved, a business that supports new and expectant parents in the Richmond, VA area through postpartum doula support, infant massage, and parent coaching. Telisha is also the co-founder of "The Momtourage," an online community for mothers. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, Telisha is a wife and mother of three. Her life mission is to nurture the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual

well-being of others by demonstrating love.

https://www.livloved.com
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