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.

mom holding newborn baby in a hospital bed and thinking about c-section recovery

Your guide to C-section recovery: Timeline, tips and what to expect as you heal

A C-section is major surgery, mama. Here’s what to know to take care of yourself during those first few months.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
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This mom’s warning about ticks goes viral for a very good reason

What parents need to know about protecting their family from ticks.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
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This toddler swallowed a button battery—her mom says ingesting honey helped save her life

One study shows that offering honey every 10 minutes could prevent the battery from causing serious tissue burns.

Updated Sep. 06, 2022
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Should I save my baby’s cord blood?

7 common questions about cord blood banking.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
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How to cope with postpartum ‘baby blues’—from a clinical psychologist

Wasn't I supposed to be in bliss-land, subsisting solely on baby snuggles and lullabies?

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
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How Amanda Seyfried prepared her mental health for motherhood

The actress has been open about her anxiety before and after motherhood.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
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How to Know If You’re Dehydrated While Nursing

And how to replenish your H2O fast.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
Cute baby born by belly birth

Why ‘belly birth’ is the new way to describe C-sections

Advocates for the term say removing surgical language from the birth experience also removes an unnecessary stigma.

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
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Raising body-positive kids: 5 ways to create healthy habits early on

Starting to bolster kids' body image early, even in preschool, can make a big difference in how kids feel about themselves as they grow up.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
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It’s Science: having the ‘right’ number of kids is different for every family

There's plenty of research to support whichever side of the equation you happen to be on.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
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The swimsuit competition at Miss America is dead thanks to a #momboss at the top

Former Miss America and mom of two, Gretchen Carlson, announces the pageant will no longer judge women's looks.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022

Do I Have Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

And 7 steps to take to recover from it.

Updated Jun. 01, 2018

Did You Know You Could Do Aerial Yoga During Pregnancy?

Well Rounded's weekly Links are here!

Updated Jun. 26, 2023

Birth control recalled—here’s how to check yours

If your pills are in the wrong order, you should talk to your doctor.

Updated May. 30, 2018

37 techniques to calm an anxious child

Fill your toolkit with these coping skills.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022

8 Ways to Survive Pregnancy With a Toddler

Because parenting a toddler while pregnant is exhausting.

Updated May. 25, 2018

How I Overcame Body Image Issues During Pregnancy

Sakara Life co-founder Danielle Duboise tells us how she came to her Mother Self.

Updated May. 23, 2018

It’s science: Running late could mean you end up living a longer, healthier life

Something to remember when your toddler wants to zip up his own coat.

Updated May. 18, 2018
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