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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Are You Pregnant During Christmas? Here's What To Eat And Drink

The Christmas season can be such an exciting one. There are multiple parties to attend, from work gatherings to family gatherings and everything else in between.

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What To Do If You Experience Postpartum Depression

In movies and TV shows, post-birth life is made out to be a magical, enlightening experience. But that’s not everyone’s experience. Following childbirth, it’s common for new moms to experience.

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How to Prepare for a Scheduled C Section

30% of women have a c section, whether planned, emergency or unplanned you should have an idea of how to prepare and what to expect - just in case!

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How to Survive the Holiday Season as a New Mom

The holidays are the best time to be among friends and family enjoying lots of festive celebrations and toms of delicious food. Nonetheless, it can also be very tasking physically and emotionally particularly for new moms.

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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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Can Breastfeeding Reduce Cancer?

One potentially life saving benefit of breastfeeding is a reduced risk of Ovarian and Breast cancers. There is a lot of research that supports this link, but there is still some amount of confusion around the matter.