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Mental Health

Your mental health is not an afterthought, mama! Motherly is right by your side with judgment-free advice and resources.

Finally: Pediatricians urged to screen new moms for perinatal depression 👏

Because when mama gets help, the whole family benefits.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Self-care during the holidays: 5 tips to keep your health on track, mama

"Festive stress" is a real thing—but it doesn't have to take a toll on your health.

Updated Dec. 09, 2021
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Why do mothers become invisible after giving birth?

We're not just a uterus. We're not just a lifeline to a new and precious soul. We're mothers. And we need someone to make sure we're okay, too.

Updated Sep. 06, 2022
woman with her arms crossed

How I found joy in my IVF journey

I remember telling myself over and over that we had our own story, our own journey, and that was okay. Removing that comparison aspect from my life helped me in more ways than I will ever know.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022
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11 simple ways for any mama to become a minimalist

7. Say yes less for more time to do things you love with people you love.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022
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How to cope with postpartum ‘baby blues’—from a clinical psychologist

Wasn't I supposed to be in bliss-land, subsisting solely on baby snuggles and lullabies?

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

Mindy Kaling let go of her mom guilt—and you can, too

She's not letting it hold her hostage and neither should you.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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5 things I wish I didn’t waste time worrying about as a new mom

2. Worrying about making sure everything was 'perfect'

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
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5 foods to fight postpartum depression

Add these mood boosters to your postpartum diet to keep depression at bay.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

The unexpected depression symptom every new parent should be aware of

A new study reveals one important factor was shown to help.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021
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To the mama battling postpartum depression: You are stronger than you realize

I discovered the strength, resilience and inner warrior I had hiding within myself—ready to battle.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022
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To be a more patient mama, try this simple mind game

It drives me to become a better mom every day.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022
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8 phrases kids say that are code for ‘I’m anxious’

Children with anxiety may make statements that are code for something else.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
postpartum rage: woman with head between her hands

We need to talk about postpartum rage—and why it happens

The kind that sneaks up on you and before you know it, you are exploding.

Updated Mar. 10, 2022
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Mama, when you feel defeated

I want us to remember that we are good at this.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
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