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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This is the year I take better care of myself

The truth is, when I don't take care of myself, I can't take care of anyone else.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022

7 tips to avoid pregnancy heartburn this holiday, according to a GI doctor

Lifestyle and dietary modifications can help ease the pain.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This is what it’s like to be a parent with a severe heart condition

Despite feeling blessed with my son, I was extremely weak and was not recovering, even after several weeks had passed. I made an appointment with a cardiologist who immediately sent me to the hospital, where I was admitted for advanced heart failure and wouldn't leave for two months.

Updated Oct. 19, 2021
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Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy? 5 prenatal fitness myths, debunked

The truth is that exercising during pregnancy has a whole host of benefits, so skipping it because you've heard otherwise may not be the best bet.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022
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Being a SAHM can be a thankless job—and yes, it’s real work

I am the always-on-call parent. And if I miss any of it, if I slip up, that's all on me, too.

Updated Jan. 20, 2022

Diagnosed with gestational diabetes? Here’s what you need to know

The more controlled a woman's blood sugar is during pregnancy, the better.

Updated Oct. 19, 2021
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It’s science: The powerful health benefits of gratitude for parents

Instead of feeling burdened, what if we choose to be grateful for all we have to do? We get to shop. We get to wrap. We get to decorate.

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

A psychologist’s plan for dealing with family members critical of your parenting

Go in with the mantra, 'I'm going to choose joy over judgment,'" Ziegler says.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

What do most new moms say they need? Their mom

New research suggests that even with all the high tech resources available, most pregnant women still seek advice and emotional support from their own mom, and rank her guidance as being more meaningful than other recommendations.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Is cord blood banking worth it? 7 factors to consider

From cost to the likelihood of needing cord blood stem cells for treatment, here's what you need to know.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

My child’s Down Syndrome diagnosis changed who I am for the better

I once thought life was about checking as many boxes as possible and grabbing as much happiness along the way. I have since come to learn a good life is one full of love and purpose and my child with Down syndrome has given me both.

Updated Oct. 04, 2022

Great heart health during pregnancy benefits your child well into their teens, say researchers

The new research will be presented at American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia later this month.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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6 easy ways to practice gratitude as a parent

Psychologist and author Sonja Lubomirksy identifies gratitude as the number one tool for happiness—and practicing it is easier than you think.

Updated Oct. 19, 2022
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