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60+ Affirmations For New Moms
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Nobody said parenting was going to be easy, but it doesn’t have to be so hard, and most importantly, new mamas shouldn’t be so hard on themselves. Not only do freshly baked moms often have to face criticism, sarcastic questions, or unsolicited advice from others, it already starts with their own negative self-talk. Fears, doubts, anxiety, and guilt often try to creep in and steal the daily joys of motherhood. Let’s flip the script, let’s get rid of the negative narrative by using the following affirmations for new moms. 

How to use affirmations?

You can:

x print out all 63 affirmations mentioned in this post (free printable at the end of this post)

x write down your own list and for instance keep it on your nightstand to read first thing in the morning and the last thing before going to sleep at night

x put single statements on sticky notes and place them in different spots around your house

x remember a few that really resonate with you and repeat them in your mind or say them out loud

Are you currently expecting? Make sure to check out: 50 Positive Pregnancy Affirmations

Here are 60+ Positive Affirmations For New Moms

1. I am a good mom
2. I am the perfect mama for my baby
3. I choose to be present with my baby
4. There is endless value in being a mom
5. Every day is a gift and I choose to cherish every day with my baby
6. It is ok to have fears, doubts, or feel frustrated- that does not make me a bad mom
7. I take each day as it comes
8. I am full of love
9. A bad day does not make me a bad mom
10. I know best how to nourish and care for my baby
11. My baby feels my love and dedication 
12. I value myself as a mom
13. I feel connected to my body, mind, and soul
14. I am strong, brave, and capable
15. My day is filled with love, peace, and joy 
16. I am beautiful and attractive
17. I am capable to fulfil all my dreams next to being a mom
18. I am calm, I am at peace
19. I have enough energy to conquer today
20. Today is gonna be a great day
21. I feel connected to my baby
22. I deserve to be valued as a mom
23. I can ask for help, this does not make me a weaker mom
24. I am patient
25. I cannot and do not have to meet everyone’s needs
26. I do not have to take unsolicited advice and I am not here to please everyone 
27. I deserve credit from my partner for all that I am doing daily and I give myself credit
28. No matter how many hours of sleep I’m getting at this moment, I am able to rest peacefully
29. I feel energized after taking a nap
30. I give my body time to heal and get stronger
31. I trust my instincts
32. I am allowed to take care of myself
33. When I take time off for self-care I feel confident, energized and am capable to take great care of my baby
34. I am becoming a more confident mama each and every day
35. Nobody can ever take away the life lessons motherhood is teaching me
36. I am a powerful woman
37. I am good enough in all that I do
38. Each day I am the best version of myself that I can be
39. I am grateful for my body
40. I am grateful for my baby
41. I am loved
42. Leadership begins with motherhood
43. I am doing the best that I can and that is enough
44. I release feelings of fear, doubt, and guilt 
45. I release my expectations and choose to welcome each moment for what it is
46. My baby sees the best in me
47. I am able to comfort my baby
48. I am worthy, wonderful, beautiful, strong, and full of love in the eyes of my baby
49. I love being a mom, but I don’t have to like all aspects of motherhood each and every day
50. I create a peaceful and loving home for my baby
51. I am exactly where I need to be in life right now
52. Anxiety has no power over me 
53. My baby doesn’t care if I have stretch marks or not or how impressive my resume is, to him/her I am enough, I am perfect, I am all he/she needs just the way I am 
54. I trust myself
55. My baby and I are a great team
56. I embrace this new role I’ve been given with all its lessons and challenges
57. My baby is a blessing and I am grateful to be on this journey
58. I am proud to be part of the mom club
59. I am excited to see my baby grow and I am excited to grow as a mother
60. I share an eternal bond with my baby
61. I forgive myself for any mistakes and shortcomings
62. I welcome change
63. I am not comparing myself to other mothers, everyone is on their own journey

Printable version

MAMA, 

YOU ARE WONDERFUL & YOU GOT THIS!

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