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.

Babies hit *peak* cuteness at 6 months old, study says

Though many mamas never stop wondering if our kids can get any cuter, because, somehow, they do it every day.

Updated Mar. 13, 2018
mom holding baby in bed

To the mama battling postpartum depression: You are stronger than you realize

I discovered the strength, resilience and inner warrior I had hiding within myself—ready to battle.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022
dad playing with baby in the air

There are major health benefits when baby looks just like dad, says study

They had fewer emergency room visits and were less likely to suffer from asthma + illness, according to findings.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022

How to Train for a 5K After You Have a Baby

This 6-week plan will help you get in race-shape.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022

It’s science: Breastfeeding may boost mom’s heart health for years to come

But even if you formula feed, there are ways you can protect your heart.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
A woman carrying a child

8 phrases kids say that are code for ‘I’m anxious’

Children with anxiety may make statements that are code for something else.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
mom with two kids

To be a more patient mama, try this simple mind game

It drives me to become a better mom every day.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022

Moms who get breastfeeding support may avoid postpartum depression—new study reveals

Feeding babies is so hard, but support can make it—and the whole postpartum period—a lot easier.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022

It’s science: Dad’s stress levels at conception may affect baby’s brain development

Taking time to destress today could help both dad and baby.

Updated Feb. 20, 2018

It’s science: Exercising during pregnancy has lasting benefits for you + your baby

Regular exercise while pregnant is linked to lower birth weight and a reduced risk of gestational diabetes.

Updated Feb. 14, 2018

It’s science: Being sensitive to your baby’s cues leads to a more secure attachment

A parent’s level of sensitivity to baby’s signals can be an important predictor of healthy infant-parent attachment. 

Updated Feb. 13, 2018
lotus birth: woman holding newborn in hospital

What is a lotus birth? Here are the basics, mama

Some women decide not to have the umbilical cord cut at all, a practice called lotus birth.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

It’s science: Exhausted mamas should sleep in and skip the gym

The experts agree that zzzs should come first.

Updated Feb. 07, 2018
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