Health Tips for Working Mothers
Mother is a combination of all superlatives for her child — the best, the smartest, the most beautiful. For this superwoman to protect her children always, she must be healthy. But in a survey on health for working mothers, we found that three in four mothers neglect their health. Our experts offer some tips for these superwomen to manage their health better.
Why Mothers Must Prioritise Their Health
Every individual, including a mother, deserves the best of health
Children need their mothers most during their growth years
A mother is the best role model for her children — they pattern their lives and habits on her
When a mother neglects health checkups, she not only stays in the dark about treatable conditions, but also passes on this ignorance to her children
Expert Health Tips for Working Mothers
Build and Nurture Your Support System
Identify your support system and invest in it — a partner who shares chores, a willing family member, or reliable household help. Delegate so you have time for yourself.
Watch What You Eat
Substitute loose crackers or processed snacks with a whole apple or unpeeled orange. Use apps to journal your food intake. Small, consistent choices add up to big health gains.
Start Your Day Early
Early mornings — before anyone demands your time — are golden. A few minutes of exercise, pranayama, and meditation can set a powerful tone for the day.
Keep Moving
Take a one-minute eye break every 30 minutes at the screen. Move around the office once an hour. Two 10-minute stair-climbing breaks a day can make a significant difference to your fitness.
Beat Stress Proactively
High stress leads to hypertension, depression, and anxiety. Build a comfort group of like-minded friends. Practise meditation, “me-time,” and positive affirmations to manage stress before it manages you.
Get Regular Health Checks
Regular health checks are the key to preventing or early-detecting conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Don’t skip that Pap smear. Don’t postpone that mammogram.
Plan Your Health — and Your Family’s
Genomepatri by MapmyGenome helps working mothers understand their genetic predispositions to conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer — and build a personalised health plan with the support of certified genetic counsellors.
