Mum's the word

Self-care may seem like just another millennial buzzword that has little bearing on your life as a new mum, but don’t be so quick to scorn. After all, it’s a fact that looking after yourself is essential to both your, and baby’s, mental and physical wellbeing. And the kind of self-care we’re talking about goes deeper than a bubble bath and bar of Dairy Milk. Proper time away with baby focusing on just the two of you, or spending time with like-minded mums, is the medicine you didn’t know you needed. However, if the notion of a peaceful break with an infant in tow sounds positively laughable, prepare to be surprised. These retreats were designed to ease new-parent anxieties, provide ‘me’ time and enhance you and your tot’s bond. Who knows, you might make new friends, be inspired to make that longed-for career change, or simply return home happier and healthier.

MAMAHEAVEN

Created by women, for women, Mamaheaven retreats do exactly what they say on the tin. Aimed at mums with babies under 18 months, the carefully curated weekend is designed to enhance the precious bond with your baby and soothe new-parent concerns in a supportive, female environment. Breathe fresh sea air in a beautiful country mansion house on the Sussex coast, while enjoying two days of yoga, nutrition and massage sessions, with a daily crèche for babies too. You’ll also be encouraged to share birth stories, mothering struggles and parenting tips with your fellow mums. With an emphasis on natural, sustainable parenting, relaxation and empowerment you’ll leave with a renewed sense of confidence, a fresh outlook, new friends, and an excitement about the next stage of motherhood. And if that isn’t enough to tempt you, there’s an amazing goodie bag of organic, eco-friendly beauty, baby, household and food products to enjoy afterwards. From £690, mamaheaven.org