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.

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Postpartum night sweats: Also known as your own private summer

Although annoying, postpartum night sweats are common and usually not a cause for alarm.

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Mom rage is real—and it’s a sign that mothers’ needs aren’t being met

The truth is, anger—real, fist-clenching, heart-racing, uncontrollable anger—is so much more common among mothers than many of us think.

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Former Chiefs cheerleader’s death after stillbirth raises questions about maternal care

"Expecting somebody who's had a loss to go four weeks in between seeing their care providers… That's the same protocol that's done for a 23-year-old that's very healthy. It can't be a one-size-fits-all."

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Finally, Planned Parenthood will offer sedation for IUD insertions and removals

"We’re offering sedation to give patients a greater sense of power and control over their bodies and their care."

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New study finds no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism and ADHD

The findings come as health experts have long disagreed about the safety of acetaminophen use during pregnancy.

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5 important reasons to practice postpartum rest, according to a midwife

Know this: Treating the first 40 days after birth as sacred may help reduce postpartum depression.

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These under-the-radar-issues are all too common during postpartum recovery

Pregnancy and childbirth can be an amazing experience for women, but it can also cause some intimate issues postpartum.

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Dentist says you’re not a ‘horrible parent’ if your child gets cavities

"This is a message for every parent who has been shamed for their kids having cavities."

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I used to wish for ‘healthy kids’—then my son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

I remain in disbelief of the way I have been living, the behaviors that have become normal, since his diagnosis.

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