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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Will the FDA ban Red dye 3?

Is it time to say bye to red dye? Synthetic food dyes like Red 3 have been linked to neurobehavioral issues in children.

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Please don’t comment on my bump size, period

We don’t always know what’s going on behind a pregnant person’s bump—and sometimes even the most well-intended comments can be triggering.

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The meaningful reason more moms are keeping their placentas

Plus how—and why—to honor the incredible organ that’s too often treated like medical waste.

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9 pregnancy warning signs to watch out for

Some pregnancy symptoms are normal, but others can turn into a sign of something more serious. Send this to all your pregnant friends, stat.

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Should you try an ‘affirmation workout’?

Here’s how to add a positive spin to your fitness routine.

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Release your energy: 16 ways to get up & get moving with your kids

A healthy outlet for stress can make tough moments more manageable.

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I’m a pediatric nurse and this is the child care checklist I gave my in-laws

Explain to your child’s caretakers that this list is meant to serve as a cheat sheet.

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Study shows mindfulness apps can reduce kids’ stress

Mindfulness training at home helped reduce kids' stress levels and negative emotions.

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Shh, it’s time for a walk: The power of a ‘silent walk’

The latest walking trend helps you get back to basics.

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Looking to boost your milk supply? Try power pumping

Here’s what to know about the pumping technique—and how to make it work for you.

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Should dads be screened for postpartum depression too?

A recent study shows that 30% of fathers surveyed had paternal PPD in the first year after their children were born.

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Just like long Covid, you can have a ‘long cold’, study finds

The research highlights a possible reason for why some develop chronic fatigue syndrome after illness.

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The actual cost of breastfeeding might shock you

“This is the first time that we’ve really taken a look at the cost borne by breastfeeding women in dollars and cents terms,” a Yale researcher states.

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