Planning

5 ways to use the best of Chinese medicine to boost your fertility
When done together, Eastern + Western medicine can work better than either alone.

Self-care matters: Mantras to nurture you as you become a mom
This is the beginning of your beautiful and complicated relationship that you will have with yourself as a mother.

7 things to think about if you didn’t get pregnant this month
Instead of getting a positive pregnancy test, you got your period. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Prenatal exercise is good for fertility! What to do + what to avoid when TTC + pregnant
Men and women who exercise moderately have higher fertility rates than those who don’t.

How to make a human without losing yourself: 5 ways to thrive while trying to conceive
Self-care is not optional.

3 beach destinations for a Zika-free babymoon
Babymoon destination criteria: easy to reach, no Zika nearby, great hotels and a side of R&R.

5 fun at-home workout programs to get you fit for pregnancy fast
You don’t need to leave the house to get in shape.

10 fertility diet tips that can help you get pregnant
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate—water can create more cervical mucus which is necessary for egg fertilization.

Do I need a nursery? 7 creative ways to make room for baby
You don’t need to upgrade apartments or buy a bigger home to have a baby.

Are you ever ‘ready’ to have a baby?
Motherhood isn’t about getting ready. Motherhood makes you ready as you live it.

Want to become super efficient at work? Have a baby
Want to become a master of efficiency? BECOME A MOM.

Netflix & chill: 5 inspiring documentaries to watch when you’re trying to conceive
We feel a Netflix binge coming on.

How I found a career path I adore: stay-at-home mom
I stopped doing a job I really didn’t love for one that brings me profound meaning: motherhood.

The 8 essential skills of every happy marriage
#1—Communicate directly. It may be obvious, but it’s surprising how people expect their partners to be mind-readers.

4 steps to get the work flexibility you want and deserve
2. Build the business case for yourself.

Is child care a necessity when you work from home?
How I learned to stop stressing and hire a babysitter.

11 ways to save money every month + not even feel the pinch
6. Be your own barista. Getting your coffee fix at home could save you $400+ a year.

A long road to a wonderful place
Getting pregnant can be hard, so if you're in need of a little reminder of all the wonder to come, here are our favorite things about babies.XO, TeamMotherly

Rock your to-do list: 10 ways daily action planning can get you there
#1—Sit down on Sundays to schedule your whole week out, from meals to workouts to errands.

This CEO mama is working to create incredible job opportunities for new moms
Whether on maternity leave, looking to dip your toes in a project, or ready to dive into a new career move STAT.