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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Do you really need cervical checks in late pregnancy?

In some cases, those uncomfortable cervical checks may be optional. An OB-GYN shares what you need to know.

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The maternal mortality rate dramatically increased during the pandemic, CDC report shows

The newest numbers on maternal mortality highlight a crisis that just continues to worsen.

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Are ab workouts safe during pregnancy?

DWTS' Lindsay Arnold shares 4 safe core moves to try in any trimester.

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Is it norovirus or Shigella? How to tell the difference

Though symptoms can be similar among the stomach illnesses, there are a few ways to tell the virus and bacterial infection apart.

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Looking for pregnancy-safe sleep aids? A naturopathic doctor shares her picks

Found: The safe, effective, and natural sleep support you desperately need in pregnancy and beyond.

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How to cope with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), from a mama who’s going through it

Comparing morning sickness to HG is like comparing a little bit of rain to a hurricane. 

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Self-care looks different for everyone and that’s OK

I had to understand that this journey of motherhood is a blessing but also a way to grow in areas that I never knew that I needed.

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FDA to pull preterm birth drug Makena from the market

Makena was the only drug approved to help prevent preterm birth. Advocacy groups say pulling the drug could further maternal health inequities.

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It’s amazing to see your kid be surrounded by inclusivity

To understand the definition of inclusion, we need to better understand what it looks like and feels like to be included.

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Does curb walking induce labor? Here’s what experts want you to know

An OB-GYN and a midwife offer details on curb walking—including when to start and how to do it safely.

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10 simple ways your family can be more eco-friendly

Going green is *much* easier when the whole family is involved.

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Drug-resistant stomach bugs are on the rise, CDC warns. Here’s how to prevent infection

Shigella spp. is one of the most common causes of stomach illnesses in kids under 5.

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Life-saving insulin just got more accessible for millions of families

Drug company Eli Lilly says it will cut insulin prices by 70% and expand access to a $35 price cap.

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