expectfulAug 21, 2024, 1:09 AM

A cosmic explanation for insomnia?

Plus, good news for older moms. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

HOPEFUL

PREGNANT

POSTPARTUM

SELF CARE

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LIFEHACKER

Love an evening stroll outdoors? That’s so Italian of you.

They have a name for the healthy tradition (“la passeggiata”), and its benefits go beyond exercise. (Related: Mindful activities that are not meditation)

La dolce vita

HOT TOPIC

Graphic: Channing Smith

GLAMOUR

If you’re not sleeping well, Mercury retrograde may be to blame.

Astrology girlies love to hate the cosmic phenomenon, which is going on now (through Aug 28). And this month, it’s trending for disrupting everyone’s rest (double whammy if you’re pregnant, probably). Learn why and how to beat it. (Or try a guided meditation.)

Catch some ZZZ’s

IN THEIR WORDS

Moms making headlines: essays we’re reading & sharing

🍼 “I never planned to breastfeed my adopted baby. I ended up going to extreme lengths to do so.” Read story

🫶🏾 “After a traumatic birth, I had an all-black birth team for my second pregnancy—and it may have saved my life.” Read story

☕ “I'm a mom of 3 and prefer spending time with my child-free friends.” Read story

🙅‍♀️ “...after four years of no contact with my mom and almost two decades without my other parent, I want to shout: Estrangement can also feel wonderful!” Read story

RESEARCH

VOX

“Advanced maternal age” mothers, rejoice!

According to science, we may be able to safely delay menopause, which “could preserve fertility for prospective parents...” (Related: Having kids when you’re 35 or older)

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TEETH RELIEF

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MOTRIN

Have you stocked baby’s first-aid kit yet? Here’s one thing you may not think to have on hand.

When babies get colds, fevers or even new teeth pain, they often seem to pop up out of nowhere. One tip? Be prepared with Infants' Motrin for quick relief (& save this dosing chart for later). Use as directed & consult your doctor with any questions.

Be ready

3 more things we’re reading

🐵 It takes a village: 30 new moms took turns breastfeeding in front a 19-year-old orangutan—to help her learn maternal care.

🩺 Anemia vs iron deficiency: an ob-gyn explains why it’s crucial for women to learn the difference (and the signs), particularly if you’re expecting.

🌎 100% natural fibers: learn why you might be excited to find these materials on your clothing labels.

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