Self-Care: Health and Wellness Guide for Moms

Women's Health

Why young women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with cancer as young men

January 17, 2025

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Safety

Protect your family from wildfire smoke: What parents and pregnant people need to know

While most research has focused on general air pollution, emerging studies indicate that wildfire smoke can have similar health effects.

January 14, 2025

Safety, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Women's Health

Health & Wellness

Iron infusions: A new global standard for boosting pregnancy outcomes?

A groundbreaking study has revealed that a single iron infusion during the third trimester can significantly reduce anemia in pregnant women

January 10, 2025

Health & Wellness, Women's Health

2024 Article Hero Celebrity Trending 110 Motherly

Baby

Norovirus and pregnancy: What you need to know to protect yourself and your baby

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, more commonly known as the “stomach bug” or “stomach flu.”

January 2, 2025

Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Mental Health

Mississippi’s new hotline could save moms’ lives—here’s how

The CHAMP4Moms hotline connects these providers directly with a reproductive psychiatrist who can guide them and help them get screened, diagnosed, and treated.

December 26, 2024

Mental Health, Health & Wellness, Pregnancy, Women's Health

Health & Wellness

Whooping cough outbreak: CDC reports 6x more cases than this time last year

Learn about the symptoms, how it spreads, and why vaccination is essential to protect young children and vulnerable adults.

December 19, 2024

Health & Wellness, Children's Health, News, Viral & Trending, Women's Health

Safety

New study sounds alarm on water bead dangers—what parents need to know

The risk of water beads goes beyond simple choking hazards.

February 5, 2025

Safety, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting

Health & Wellness

Water and milk are the only recommended beverages for kids, according to a new expert panel

While juice has long been marketed as a healthy option, experts stress that even 100% fruit juice should be limited due to its high sugar content and lack of fiber.

January 30, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

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Baby Health

14 key things parents should know about RSV in 2025: Symptoms, treatment & prevention

We're still in the early stages of RSV season, but doctors are already worried about a rise in cases.

Updated October 24, 2023

Baby Health, Children's Health

Baby Health

Yellowjackets actress shares the emotional journey of preparing for her baby’s cleft lip surgery

Hanratty is helping to destigmatize one of the most common congenital conditions.

January 22, 2025

Baby Health, Baby, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Pregnancy

Toddler

Why do toddlers mix up their words? The explanation is too sweet

From calling Rice Krispie treats "raspberry Christmas trees" to identifying a peppermint as a "hippo," their creative word associations often feel like riddles waiting to be solved.

November 28, 2024

Toddler, Health & Wellness, It's Science, Toddler Milestones

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It's Science

You started as an egg inside your grandmother—here’s the mind-blowing science behind this generational bond

Did you know that the egg that would one day become you was formed while your mother was still developing in your grandmother's womb?

November 19, 2024

It's Science, Health & Wellness

News

The emotional cost of being first: Study finds higher rates of anxiety in firstborn & only children

New research reveals how birth order may affect your child’s mental health—here’s what to know.

October 28, 2024

News, Health & Wellness, It's Science, Viral & Trending

Life

It’s science: Wanting to ‘eat’ your baby makes you a better parent

Go ahead and nibble on your baby's cheeks. Research says it makes you an even better parent.

Updated May 25, 2024

Life, It's Science

Health & Wellness

Motherhood isn’t martyrdom—how one mom’s message is striking a nerve

February 6, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Health & Wellness

Nearly 1 in 3 parents have considered suicide or self-harm—American parents are in crisis

This statistic is a gut punch, laying bare the dire reality facing millions of parents…

February 4, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Mental Health

Military moms finally get the mental health support they deserve

Frequent deployments where you’re saying goodbye to your spouse for months (or even years), endless moves, juggling kids far from family, and making impossible career sacrifices.

January 16, 2025

Mental Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Postpartum

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Mental Health

How to beat the winter blues as a mom: 4 therapist-approved tips

"It's time to turn your home into a cozy haven and create spaces in your home that you look forward to re-charging in."

January 6, 2025

Mental Health, Motherly Stories

Mental Health

Mississippi’s new hotline could save moms’ lives—here’s how

The CHAMP4Moms hotline connects these providers directly with a reproductive psychiatrist who can guide them and help them get screened, diagnosed, and treated.

December 26, 2024

Mental Health, Health & Wellness, Pregnancy, Women's Health

Grandparents & Extended Families

Grandpa skips to school with granddaughter to help single mom—and wins the Internet

In the TikTok video Samantha shared on her account, @samanthabrookex, she explains how her dad steps in on the days her mental health makes leaving the house difficult.

December 26, 2024

Grandparents & Extended Families, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships, Single Parenting

Labor & Delivery

Yoga poses for labor

5 poses you might want to strike when baby’s bearing down.

March 27, 2024

Labor & Delivery, Fitness

Fitness

The ‘cozy sculpt’ fitness trend is IDEAL for moms

Celebrity trainer and founder of The Sculpt Society, Megan Roup, shares how to make it part of your own routine.

March 22, 2024

Fitness, Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Second Trimester

8 exercises to relieve hip pain during pregnancy

Don't let hip pain take the excitement out of your pregnancy.

March 1, 2024

Second Trimester, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Life, Pregnancy, Third Trimester

Fitness

Can a cold-water plunge improve your health?

Some people swear by the icy immersions you’re seeing all over Instagram. We dig into the science behind the suddenly-everywhere trend.

February 19, 2024

Fitness, It's Science

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Postpartum

Pampering postpartum moms shouldn’t be a luxury—how can we make it accessible for all?

At a time when families need more support than ever, American society leaves them particularly vulnerable.

December 12, 2024

Postpartum, Health & Wellness, Self Care

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Viral & Trending

Moms are paying it forward for fellow moms by leaving Target gift cards in diaper boxes

The sentiment is a poignant reminder that no one sees moms like other moms do.

September 25, 2024

Viral & Trending, Self Care

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Motherly Stories

No, my life didn’t ‘start’ the day I became a mom

Technically speaking, it ended.

Updated September 3, 2024

Motherly Stories, Self Care

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Health & Wellness

Bookmark these virtual support groups on your TTC journey

PSA: You don’t even have to contribute to feel supported.

Updated August 16, 2024

Health & Wellness, Fertility Prep More, Getting Pregnant, Infertility, Life, Mental Health, Miscarriage & Loss, Pregnancy, Self Care

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

I tried the viral Taylor Swift Forme Bra and it’s like a love letter to my slumping shoulders

And it looks really good, too.

December 13, 2024

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Here’s how I’m preparing for my kids’ sick days this year

When those first few sniffles start, I’ll be ready.

Updated September 3, 2024

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

How one mom’s health struggle led to a non-toxic revolution

Branch Basic's co-founder Allison Evans on detoxifying our homes one cleaning product at a time.

July 31, 2024

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide, Health & Wellness

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Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Celeb nutritionist Kelly LeVeque spills her mom must-haves

From nourishing snacks to kid-friendly cooking tools that get little ones engaged in the kitchen.

April 1, 2024

Health & Wellness Shopping Guide

Health & Wellness

Motherhood isn’t martyrdom—how one mom’s message is striking a nerve

“If you stop taking care of yourself when you become a mom, you are going to resent this journey of motherhood.”

February 6, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Safety

New study sounds alarm on water bead dangers—what parents need to know

The risk of water beads goes beyond simple choking hazards.

February 5, 2025

Safety, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting

Health & Wellness

Nearly 1 in 3 parents have considered suicide or self-harm—American parents are in crisis

This statistic is a gut punch, laying bare the dire reality facing millions of parents…

February 4, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Health & Wellness

Water and milk are the only recommended beverages for kids, according to a new expert panel

While juice has long been marketed as a healthy option, experts stress that even 100% fruit juice should be limited due to its high sugar content and lack of fiber.

January 30, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Baby Health

14 key things parents should know about RSV in 2025: Symptoms, treatment & prevention

We're still in the early stages of RSV season, but doctors are already worried about a rise in cases.

Updated October 24, 2023

Baby Health, Children's Health

Health & Wellness

I tried Function Health: How one platform helped me better understand my body

Here’s my experience with Function Health—and how it has already impacted how I approach wellness.

January 29, 2025

Health & Wellness

Baby Health

Yellowjackets actress shares the emotional journey of preparing for her baby’s cleft lip surgery

Hanratty is helping to destigmatize one of the most common congenital conditions.

January 22, 2025

Baby Health, Baby, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Pregnancy

Health & Wellness

Milk allergen risk prompts pancake mix recall—how to keep your family safe

We know how stressful it can be to worry about hidden allergens in your pantry. Here’s what you need to know to protect your family.

January 21, 2025

Health & Wellness

Women's Health

Why young women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with cancer as young men

Young women under 50 are 82% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than their male peers.

January 17, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness

Mental Health

Military moms finally get the mental health support they deserve

Frequent deployments where you’re saying goodbye to your spouse for months (or even years), endless moves, juggling kids far from family, and making impossible career sacrifices.

January 16, 2025

Mental Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Postpartum

Children's Health

Red Dye No. 3 is now banned: What parents need to know

Red Dye No. 3 (aka FD&C Red No. 3 or erythrosine) is a synthetic coloring that gives many snacks, drinks, and medicines their bright red or pink hues.

January 15, 2025

Children's Health, Baby, Health & Wellness

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Health & Wellness

Can this simple saline solution help kids get over colds faster? Science says yes

Not only can it shorten the time kids spend feeling sick, but it can also reduce the chances of other family members catching the illness.

January 14, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Safety

Protect your family from wildfire smoke: What parents and pregnant people need to know

While most research has focused on general air pollution, emerging studies indicate that wildfire smoke can have similar health effects.

January 14, 2025

Safety, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Parenting, Women's Health

2024 Article Hero Celebrity Trending 4 1 Motherly

Baby

H5 bird flu outbreak: How to protect your family and stay safe

Let’s explore what H5 bird flu is, key safety practices, and how you can protect your loved ones.

January 10, 2025

Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Iron infusions: A new global standard for boosting pregnancy outcomes?

A groundbreaking study has revealed that a single iron infusion during the third trimester can significantly reduce anemia in pregnant women

January 10, 2025

Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Mental Health

How to beat the winter blues as a mom: 4 therapist-approved tips

"It's time to turn your home into a cozy haven and create spaces in your home that you look forward to re-charging in."

January 6, 2025

Mental Health, Motherly Stories

Baby

Norovirus and pregnancy: What you need to know to protect yourself and your baby

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, more commonly known as the “stomach bug” or “stomach flu.”

January 2, 2025

Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Women's Health

Mental Health

Mississippi’s new hotline could save moms’ lives—here’s how

The CHAMP4Moms hotline connects these providers directly with a reproductive psychiatrist who can guide them and help them get screened, diagnosed, and treated.

December 26, 2024

Mental Health, Health & Wellness, Pregnancy, Women's Health

Grandparents & Extended Families

Grandpa skips to school with granddaughter to help single mom—and wins the Internet

In the TikTok video Samantha shared on her account, @samanthabrookex, she explains how her dad steps in on the days her mental health makes leaving the house difficult.

December 26, 2024

Grandparents & Extended Families, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships, Single Parenting