Self-Care for Moms - Why it Matters & What You Can Do - Motherly
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Self Care

During motherhood, self-care can fall by the wayside. Motherly is here to help you make it a priority, rather than one more thing on your to-do list.

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Being selfish made me a better parent

Sometimes I make decisions that feel good for me—even if they may not always feel good for the important people in my life.

Updated Sep. 01, 2023
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3 ways to reconnect with yourself in motherhood, according to a therapist

For busy moms, what is really needed to practice self-care and self-connection are ways to bring this practice into what they are already doing so it’s not just one extra thing to add to an already-impossible to-do list.

Updated Jun. 16, 2023
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3 ways ‘peaceful parenting’ helps us heal alongside our kids

In committing to growth alongside our children, we get to re-parent ourselves.

Updated Apr. 21, 2023

Breastfeeding might kill your sex drive—but here’s how to get it back

From understanding the hormonal changes to finding ways to prioritize intimacy, a doula shares insight on how to balance breastfeeding and sex.

Updated Apr. 18, 2023
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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.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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Women are turning to TikTok to learn how to balance hormones—here’s what to try instead

We're busting TikTok myths on balancing hormones—and sharing expert advice on getting the help you might actually need.

Updated Mar. 01, 2023
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Heartfelt quotes for grieving a stillbirth

A loss mom shares poems and quotes to grieve and honor your stillborn baby.

Updated Feb. 22, 2023
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20 miscarriage quotes to help in your healing journey

These quotes can help remind you of the most important thing of all: you’re not alone.

Updated Feb. 10, 2023
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15 beautiful miscarriage tattoo ideas to honor your pregnancy loss

Miscarriage tattoos can help mamas and couples process their grief. Here are some inspiring miscarriage tattoo ideas to memorialize your experience.

Updated Feb. 10, 2023
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8 shower steamers that even busy moms have time to enjoy

If those unused bath bombs have just been mocking you, these are the answer.

Updated Jan. 03, 2024
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Feeling divided between multiple kids? Here’s how yoga helped unite my family

I now feel like I can fully focus on whichever child I’m with, and I can even keep my mom guilt for missing the other one (mostly) at bay.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
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4 podcasts I listen to as a Black mom

They are the anchor that keeps me connected to myself—and gives me reassurance that I am not alone on this journey of parent and motherhood.

Updated Jan. 19, 2023
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How to build an intentional morning routine to help find yourself again

Because motherhood is often a rush—but that doesn't mean you have to get lost in the thick of it.

Updated Dec. 29, 2023
Target mom kissing baby in a store cart

My ‘unnecessary’ Target trips are ABSOLUTELY necessary—and I’m not sorry for it

Because as a mom, we all need a place that feels crucial to our identity—and Target is just that place.

Updated Sep. 08, 2022
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I’m dating myself again—and it’s everything

I’ve been consumed by motherhood and marriage for so long. It’s time to get to know me again.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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Yes, after kids, vacations become trips—so take a solo mom vacation

A wellness retreat in Mexico reintroduced me to a 'vacation'—one I took totally alone.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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