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 Pack in Your Hospital Birth Bag for Childbirth

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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New Mom's guide to surviving Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving and the holidays are the best time to be among friends and family, enjoying lots of festive celebrations and tons of delicious food. Nonetheless, it can also be very tasking physically, mentally and emotionally, particularly for a new mom in the house.

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Six tips for a better healing after you've had a c-section

If you’ve had a C-section or scheduled for one. You know after you’ll be in pain and you’ll spend a large chunk of your time in bed as your incision heals.

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Natural Ways to Treat Sciatica Pain

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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The 5 things Every New Mom needs After Childbirth

If there’s one challenge most moms don’t see coming especially nursing moms – its loneliness. With a newborn at your side you can feel extremely lonely and disconnected from everyone. Break up the loneliness, schedule and stagger visits from friends and family.

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

Your #1 New Year's Resolutions That Have Nothing to Do with Weight Loss. Take Care of Your Cervix. If you’re already a mom, you know good and well what your cervix. Here's How!

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