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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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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SAHMs deserve childcare, but many are too afraid to ask

29% of SAHMs have never used childcare, not even family assistance, a survey from Mother Untitled finds.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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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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.

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Heartfelt quotes for grieving a stillbirth

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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