It’s no secret that having a baby can be extremely stressful. Those first weeks and months are filled with sleepless nights, lots of dirty diapers, and hours of crying. After taking a physical toll on your body for 9 long months, your baby is about to wear out your physical, emotional and mental strength. What better time for a holiday with your spouse? Book a babymoon getaway to find the rest and relaxation you need to rejuvenate your spirits before or after the baby arrives.

Prenatal babymoon holidays are decadent and extravagant getaways designed to meet the new parents’ needs. The new mom has been carrying extra weight around for 9 long months and has a sore back, tired hips, swollen feet, and countless other aches and pains. She will be treated to prenatal massage and pampering. The new dad has been working extra hours to save up money and has been trying to cater to his wife’s needs and cravings both night and day. Both parents are feeling exhausted and estranged from each other and the newborn hasn’t even arrived yet! A babymoon before the baby arrives is a great chance for the couple to reconnect, rejuvenate, and relax before the real work starts. As one last romantic getaway before diapers and bibs and sippy cups, this holiday is perfect for couples preparing to enter parenthood for the first (or second or third) time.

Postnatal babymoon holidays are taken by new parents shortly after the baby arrives. They are designed to help the new mom and dad settle into their new roles. New dads especially benefit from this type of getaway because they often don’t have the same bonding time with the newborn as the mother does. This type of holiday helps the whole family to bond as a unit and develops a solid foundation for lasting relationships. A babymoon will help take away some of the stress of having a new child in the house. Those sleepless nights are easier to manage when you don’t have to worry about who is cooking dinner, doing the dishes or cleaning the house. Take time for your family and yourself while leaving the worries of everyday household responsibilities behind.

Don’t underestimate what a little time away and relaxation can do! Babymoon holidays are the perfect way to ease into that turbulent transition period when a newborn is getting used to the world and you are getting used to your new family member. Invest the time in yourself and your spouse. You are worth it! Your nerves will thank you in the long run. It may be the last time you get a full night’s sleep for many, many months!

There are a wide variety of resorts across the country and around the world that specialize in babymoon packages. Consider the goals and desires of this pre- or post-natal period and find the one that fits your new family needs.