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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The invisible labor of motherhood is real—and it’s burning us out

Mothers feel solely responsible for their family's schedule—and it's making us feel overwhelmed and exhausted.

Updated Jun. 26, 2023
baby sleeping next to a cup of coffee

Being married doesn’t lessen a mother’s mental load, says recent study

Married moms spend about 32 minutes more each day on household chores than single moms, but researchers don't know why.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

Motherly’s Postpartum Wellness Workshop

Bring your baby for a relaxing morning of conversation + community-building with other new moms.

Updated Jun. 04, 2019
pregnant mother holding belly but dealing with intrusive thoughts

Oriana on prenatal and postpartum OCD and intrusive thoughts

"I didn’t know much about mental health at the time, so I just handled it the best I could."

Updated Oct. 14, 2022
pregnant woman sleeping on her side

It’s science: Why pregnant women should sleep on their left side

Did you sleep on your left or right side, mama? 🤰🏽

Updated Oct. 04, 2022
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10 facts about the state of abortion in America right now

Even prior to Roe being overturned, abortion rates were at a record low.

Updated Jun. 24, 2022

The scientific reason why most women always feel cold

Who is always changing the thermostat in your house, mama?

Updated May. 24, 2019

This phone app can help you figure out if your kid has an ear infection

It's not available publicly yet, but it could be a game-changer.

Updated May. 23, 2019

What to do if your child gets a tick bite

You're well within your rights to feel creeped out! But don't panic. Not every tick bite transmits Lyme disease.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022

New moms are putting their own health care last and experts are worried

You have to put on your own oxygen mask first, mama.

Updated May. 21, 2019

Why your child acts worse around you (and how to calm them down)

Have you ever wondered why your child often seems to be at…

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
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Nicole on postpartum depression with only her second baby

"I was exhausted and felt negative feelings I never felt with my first, which made me feel so guilty."

Updated Oct. 14, 2022

4 positive parenting choices to make today to prevent ‘bad’ behavior

Preventative measures are sometimes harder to find the motivation for, but in the long-run, they are worth the investment.

Updated May. 13, 2019

We tried it: CBD from Green Roads

Green Roads is the CBD line we've been waiting for.

Updated Jan. 12, 2022

How to treat poison ivy + poison oak rashes on kids

And when you should go to the doctor.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Elizabeth Warren has a plan for the staggering black maternal mortality rates

"Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely than white women to die from pregnancy or childbirth-related causes. A major reason? Racism. We need to hold health systems accountable for protecting black moms," says Warren.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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