"Mom guilt comes for the best of us, but surely I was among the worst hit: As my plane took off into a wall of snow and sleet, my husband and four-month-old son were somewhere far below, bracing for the worst blizzard New York City had encountered in years."
"Here, yoga and sound baths are followed by advanced cell regeneration therapy and Icoone (non-surgical body contouring) treatments, with breaks for apple cider vinegar shots and carrot-daikon tea."
"Everyone says new moms need rest, but was I taking it too far? Perhaps, but with an agenda stacked with 31 appointments in four days, I wasn't going to have time to spiral over it."
"The resulting analysis of everything from my blood pressure (good) to my body-mass index (don't ask) to my cognitive abilities (excellent) to my grip strength (abysmal) would lay the foundation for my health journey."
After enduring years of IVF, a writer leaves her newborn for a wellness retreat in Mexico to focus on her health. Despite feelings of guilt, she embraces the need for self-care. At SHA Mexico, she participates in a comprehensive program that includes holistic therapies and medical treatments. The retreat offers a chance to recharge and reassess her well-being, highlighting the importance of rest for new mothers. The experience challenges her perceptions of self-indulgence and necessity in motherhood.
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