Self-Care: Health and Wellness Guide for Moms
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Health & Wellness

The ultimate destination for positive mental & physical conditioning for you and your entire family. Because self-care isn’t selfish.

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5 reasons you can’t sleep during the first trimester

Sleep problems don't only arise during the final stretch of pregnancy.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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5 herbs to avoid during pregnancy

Not all herbs are the healing kind when you're pregnant.

Updated Mar. 17, 2024
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It’s science: 5 ways to awaken baby’s senses in the womb

Simple ways to excite baby’s senses (and promote sensory development) before baby is even born.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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7 natural ways to treat allergies during pregnancy

Outsmart seasonal allergies with these natural, pregnancy-safe remedies.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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Tested positive for Group B Strep? Here’s what it means for your birth plan

Plus the latest on a potential vaccine to prevent GBS infection.

Updated Nov. 09, 2022
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9 essential questions to ask during your first prenatal visit

From 'Who will deliver me?' to 'Can I keep exercising?', write these down.

Updated Sep. 11, 2024
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What your mother’s pregnancies can teach you about your own

Plus, explore factors beyond genetics, like health and environment, that influence labor.

Updated Nov. 02, 2022
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Good news: Time spent near trees—even in a city—can boost teens’ mental health

You may not be able to bathe in the forest, but get near the greenery anyway, study finds.

Updated Feb. 29, 2024
Kamala Harris Landmark childcare legislation

VP Kamala Harris announces landmark legislation that will lower childcare costs for 100,000 families

The move will help ease childcare costs for low-income families, among others.

Updated Mar. 01, 2024
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8 exercises to relieve hip pain during pregnancy

Don't let hip pain take the excitement out of your pregnancy.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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Pregnant? Here are some surprising facts about each trimester

Because we know you want to know, here are all the wild, weird and wonderful things happening inside your body right now.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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Gen Z is more likely to call in sick than Gen Xers due to mental health crisis

The mental health crisis is largely driven by young women.

Updated Feb. 29, 2024
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‘Forever chemicals’ will no longer be used in US food packaging, according to the FDA

The FDA’s food studies have shown that food packaging materials like fast-food wrappers, microwave popcorn bags and take-out pizza boxes were a major source of dietary exposure to certain types of PFAS.

Updated Feb. 29, 2024
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Women aren’t having as many orgasms as men, research finds

It's time to close the orgasm gap—we need orgasm equality and we need it now!

Updated Feb. 27, 2024
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The benefits of watching slow TV for kids, according to a former teacher

I quickly learned that not all screen time is created equal.

Updated Feb. 29, 2024
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FDA approves drug to help protect against food allergies—including milk, eggs and nuts

Parents with allergic kids, rejoice, but don’t get rid of those epi pens yet.

Updated Feb. 27, 2024
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