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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9 pregnancy warning signs to watch out for

Some pregnancy symptoms are normal, but others can turn into a sign of something more serious. Send this to all your pregnant friends, stat.

Updated Oct. 16, 2023
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Should you try an ‘affirmation workout’?

Here’s how to add a positive spin to your fitness routine.

Updated Oct. 13, 2023
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Release your energy: 16 ways to get up & get moving with your kids

A healthy outlet for stress can make tough moments more manageable.

Updated Oct. 16, 2023
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I’m a pediatric nurse and this is the child care checklist I gave my in-laws

Explain to your child’s caretakers that this list is meant to serve as a cheat sheet.

Updated Oct. 13, 2023
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Study shows mindfulness apps can reduce kids’ stress

Mindfulness training at home helped reduce kids' stress levels and negative emotions.

Updated Oct. 13, 2023
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Shh, it’s time for a walk: The power of a ‘silent walk’

The latest walking trend helps you get back to basics.

Updated Oct. 13, 2023
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The average body temperature is no longer 98.6 degrees, study shows

Here’s the number that’s more accurate now.

Updated Oct. 13, 2023
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Looking to boost your milk supply? Try power pumping

Here’s what to know about the pumping technique—and how to make it work for you.

Updated Oct. 12, 2023
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Should dads be screened for postpartum depression too?

A recent study shows that 30% of fathers surveyed had paternal PPD in the first year after their children were born.

Updated Oct. 12, 2023
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Just like long Covid, you can have a ‘long cold’, study finds

The research highlights a possible reason for why some develop chronic fatigue syndrome after illness.

Updated Oct. 11, 2023
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Mom’s note to pediatrician about weight-shaming is powerful and spot-on

"We focus on what our body can do rather than its appearance"

Updated Oct. 10, 2023
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The actual cost of breastfeeding might shock you

“This is the first time that we’ve really taken a look at the cost borne by breastfeeding women in dollars and cents terms,” a Yale researcher states.

Updated Aug. 27, 2024
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Doctors blamed this woman’s health problems on her weight — but it was actually lupus

Too often, women are told to lose weight instead of getting treatment for serious health problems

Updated Oct. 09, 2023
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Are moms drinking too much?

Alcohol has become a socially acceptable form of self-care—but it's not without risks.

Updated Oct. 04, 2023
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Can I eat Thanksgiving turkey while pregnant? Here’s what to know

The list of foods to avoid during pregnancy can feel long. Is your dad's perfectly cooked turkey among them?

Updated Oct. 04, 2024
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A breast self-exam saved my life—four months after my daughter was born

Here’s what to know about pregnancy-associated breast cancer.

Updated Oct. 04, 2024
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