I’m going to throw some numbers at you, they’re numbers that matter for women. They’re also numbers that I hope help you realize to love your body and mind the best you can because they matter to who you are as a person and can affect your life as a mom. According to Go Red for Women,, Heart disease causes 1 in 3 women’s deaths each year  killing approximately one woman every minute.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that 1 in 8 women report symptoms of depression after giving birth and only half of pregnant women with depression were treated. I can go on for hours with stats about a lack in health care coverage for women, but I can’t. What I can try tondo is encourage you to take your health serious because you are your best advocate when it comes to caring for your mind and body – even as a mom when it feels like there are just too many things on your list. Let’s get started.

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