Contrary to what you think now, as women we’re expected to reproduce and while it may be easy for some, for others it takes lots of planning, prodding, scanning, screening, the gods aligned and sometimes a miracle.

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New Year’s Resolution #1: Take Care of Your Cervix

If you’re already a mom, you know good and well what your cervix is. At least, you’ve heard a lot about it. It’s the part inside you that dilates to push your baby through.

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Why Moms Should Take Care of Themselves First -- And Where to Start

Putting your self-care first sounds crazy. That’s like, the opposite of what we’re told to do as moms. We’re supposed to sacrifice, give, step aside, and put ourselves second. That’s what moms do, right? We put our kids first.

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6 Self-Care Moves that leaves you Feeling Nourished

It’s no secret that self-care looks a little different as a mom than it did before you had kids. Prior to kids: if we were hungry, we ate. If we were tired, we slept. If we had to use the bathroom, we went.

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Why Moms Should Take Care of Themselves First -- And Where to Start

Putting your self-care first sounds crazy. That’s like, the opposite of what we’re told to do as moms. We’re supposed to sacrifice, give, step aside, and put ourselves second. That’s what moms do, right? We put our kids first.

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3 Reasons Why You Should Take Care of Yourself First -- And Where to Start

Putting your self-care first sounds crazy. That’s like, the opposite of what we’re told to do as moms. We’re supposed to sacrifice, give, step aside, and put ourselves second. That’s what moms do, right? We put our kids first.

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How to take care of yourself during the holidays

A new survey found that men have more self-care than moms and as much as 9 hours per week. When you add in the pandemic things are even worse. Moms are burnt out, tired, anxious and/or depressed

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What to Bring in Your Hospital Birth Bag During COVID

Your doctors and nurses will be doing their best to ensure your safety as you deliver your baby. But what can you do to protect yourself from COVID as you prepare for your delivery?

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How to Treat Sciatica Pain during Pregnancy and Postpartum

Sciatica, is pain tingling or numbness running down, your buttocks and thigh. In pregnancy it's cause by pressure of the uterus on your sciatic nerve.

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