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.

Dr. Fauci urges caution around re-opening schools too quickly

"We really better be very careful, particularly when it comes to children, because the more and more we learn, we're seeing things about what this virus can do that we didn't see from the studies in China or in Europe," says Fauci.

dad reading book to a vhild while mom is stressed in the corner

I miss having personal space

My once quiet area, free of distraction and interruption, is now the communal space for all child activities.

mom and son loading groceries wearing masks

Everything we know (so far) about how states reopening will affect families

When can we have playdates? When can we use child care? For families, reopening is complicated.

pregnant woman holding belly at a doctors office

I mourn the pregnancy experience I could have had

I miss the feeling of warm hugs from loved ones. I miss having friends and family members marvel at my growing belly. I miss having the shared emotional experience of pregnancy with other women.

mom kissing toddler boy on the head

When this is over, my baby

I'll take you to your favorite playground. We'll stay until the sun sets and I'll push you on your favorite swing. We'll go visit Grandma and Grandpa, too.

little boy jumping on the bed

How to set limits during quarantine

The parent-child connection is critical, but there also needs to be rules.

mom holding newborn baby laying down

5 expert tips for healing your pelvic floor from birth (without leaving home)

The good news is that there are things to do from home to assist you in your physical rehabilitation from birth.

new mom patting newborns back

The three words all new moms need to hear

New moms need to know we can talk about more than how adorable our babies are or how amazing motherhood is. We need to know our conversations can go beyond scheduled feedings and nap routines.

It’s science: Why your child is extra clingy right now

What's that? Your child is literally climbing all over you? Yep, that's normal.

Mastitis vs thrush: What they are and how to treat them

We all have unique breastfeeding journeys and unexpected problems can pop up along the way.

11 migraine-relief products that *actually* help

We've scoured the Internet to find what will work best when you're in pain.

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