Self-Care: Health and Wellness Guide for Moms
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The ultimate destination for positive mental & physical conditioning for you and your entire family. Because self-care isn’t selfish.

Protected: Considering an IUD? Here are some things to know

Tip: Use this as a conversation starter with your doctor.

Updated May. 27, 2025
baby laying on couch making a grumpy face - toddler refuses to potty train

What it means when your toddler refuses to potty train, according to a pediatric urologist 

“These kids aren’t exhibiting defiance. They’re just not getting the signal!”

Updated Jan. 12, 2023
man in glasses looking sad - paternal depression

What is paternal depression? We need to talk about men’s mental health, too

Depression in men often goes undiagnosed—but men are 3 to 4 times more likely to die by suicide than women. Here's how to spot the signs.

Updated Oct. 04, 2023
Pregnant woman drinking hot tea - considering the safety of antidepressants during pregnancy

Is it safe to take antidepressants during pregnancy?

Recent research suggests antidepressants aren’t as risky as we may think—or have been told. 

Updated Dec. 14, 2022
mom kissing her baby's hands - reducing medical trauma in kids around fear of needles

Reducing medical trauma in kids is straightforward. So why aren’t we doing it?

An expert shares how to make your kids feel more safe and comfortable with medical professionals.

Updated Jan. 12, 2023
woman holding her stomach - fibroids and phthalates

Phthalates cause uterine fibroids, in vitro study confirms

Uterine fibroid growth is activated by chemicals found in everyday products, according to new research.

Updated Dec. 13, 2022
pregnant couple laying in bed with dog - postpartum hotel or babymoon

Should you skip the babymoon in favor of a postpartum hotel?

The term ‘babymoon’ initially referred to the postpartum period. Here’s how Boram, a postpartum hotel, is bringing that concept back.

Updated Dec. 13, 2022
young boy playing with a ball with a teacher - pediatric occupational therapy

4 signs your child may benefit from pediatric occupational therapy

Don't be ashamed of getting help for your babies.

Updated Jan. 12, 2023
mom kissing her smiling newborn - postpartum ocd

Postpartum OCD and intrusive thoughts: What new moms need to know

How to tell the difference between intrusive thoughts and symptoms of something bigger.

Updated Dec. 09, 2022
Mom takes temperature of her sick child at home - Children's Tylenol shortage and how to treat fever in kids

Can’t find Children’s Tylenol or Motrin? Here’s how to safely reduce a fever in kids

Plus, what parents need to know about the Children's Tylenol shortage.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022
Best Compression Socks for Women

Tired, achy feet? These comfy compression socks can help

For pregnancy, postpartum, and all the other stages of life, better circulation and comfort are always in style.

Updated Aug. 02, 2024
woman admiring her daughter showing what it is like having a child diagnosed with autism

6 things I wish I’d known when my child was diagnosed with autism

I only wish someone could have told me that we would find our place, we would be supported and my child would thrive.

Updated Mar. 26, 2024
woman holding her pregnant belly wondering about bleeding during pregnancy

It took until week 27 for my bleeding during pregnancy to resolve, but my son is perfect

Although pregnancy spotting shouldn't be ignored, it isn’t always a major cause for concern, experts note.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022
Hailey Bieber at Elle event - before sharing about her ovarian cyst

What is an ovarian cyst?

Hailey Bieber shares she has an ovarian cyst ‘the size of an apple.' Here's what to know about symptoms and complications.

Updated Dec. 19, 2022
katie couric red carpet- katie couric donates breast milk

Katie Couric gifts a year’s supply of free formula to 111 new moms with breast cancer

More than 3.8 million women in the US are dealing with breast cancer.

Updated Dec. 19, 2022
mom and daughter hugging outdoors- chronic loneliness

My daughter died of loneliness. I’m on a mission to prevent other families from experiencing this grief

Chronic loneliness is a silent killer; it’s time that the conversation around it got louder.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
baby holding his hand up to his eye - should my baby get a newborn vitamin k shot and erythromycin eye ointment

Should my newborn get a vitamin K shot and erythromycin eye ointment?

Working on your birth plan? Here's what new parents need to know.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
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