Self-Care for Moms - Why it Matters & What You Can Do - Motherly
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Self Care

During motherhood, self-care can fall by the wayside. Motherly is here to help you make it a priority, rather than one more thing on your to-do list.

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You need a break…before you break, mama

Put your feet up and relax. Please.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
woman sleeping in a bed stressing about the side effects of no sleep

The negative side effects of no sleep

Parental sleep deprivation is real—and it has very real consequences.

Updated Oct. 03, 2022
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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
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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
introvert parent sitting by herself and reading

It’s possible to thrive in parenthood as an introvert—here’s how

Are you an introvert or an extrovert, mama?

Updated Aug. 23, 2022
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No, having a baby didn’t ‘ruin’ my 20s

If life goes according to plan, I'll have one more when I'm 29 and, by 30, my husband and I will be selling car seats, hitting the tail end of diapers and settling into life as a minivan family.

Updated Mar. 25, 2022

Do moms really only get 30 minutes of ‘me time’ per day?

One survey says yes, but it's more complicated than that.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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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
10 Tips to Save on Your Babymoon

10 Tips to Save on Your Babymoon

Ten tips to get you and your partner away on the perfect pre-baby getaway.

Updated Mar. 22, 2022
Fashion Faux Pas During The Second Trimester

Fashion Faux Pas During The Second Trimester

Our stylist gives three tips on avoiding common fashion pitfalls for your growing bump.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
Mom on a mission: I only have time for real, meaningful friendships

Mom on a mission: I only have time for real, meaningful friendships

There is no such thing as grudges—no one has time for that! 

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
mom laying on a bed with a newborn baby - accept the help

Dear tired new mama: Accept the help

Accepting help does not make you weak.

Updated Dec. 02, 2022
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