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Discover helpful articles and insights for mothers on various topics related to motherhood, wellness, and personal growth.

Fear, Worry & Overwhelm Articles

Understand why pressure builds up, create worry windows, organize your mental load, and safely navigate waves of tension.

Fear, Worry & Overwhelm

Understand why pressure builds up, create worry windows, organize your mental load, and safely navigate waves of tension.

4-7-8 Breathing Technique: From Pregnancy Anxiety to Inner Calm in 90 Seconds

4-7-8 Breathing Technique: From Pregnancy Anxiety to Inner Calm in 90 Seconds

Your heart races, thoughts spin – pregnancy fears can be overwhelming. The 4-7-8 breathing technique is your gentle tool for immediate calm. Learn the precise instructions, safety tips, and when this method works best.

Insomnia in the Third Trimester: 8 Proven Strategies for Restful Nights

Insomnia in the Third Trimester: 8 Proven Strategies for Restful Nights

64 percent of all pregnant women sleep poorly in the third trimester. Discover why your body can’t rest at night and what 8 strategies can truly help you – from immediately applicable to long-term effectiveness.

Breathing Exercises for Pregnancy & Birth: 5 Simple Techniques That Really Help

Breathing Exercises for Pregnancy & Birth: 5 Simple Techniques That Really Help

The right breathing can work wonders during pregnancy and childbirth. Discover five proven breathing techniques that help relieve pain, maintain calm, and optimally supply your baby with oxygen.

How to Stay Calm During Labor: 7 Techniques You Can Apply Immediately

How to Stay Calm During Labor: 7 Techniques You Can Apply Immediately

Labor begins and suddenly everything feels overwhelming. But with the right techniques, you can stay calm and actively shape the birth. Discover seven immediately applicable methods that help you remain relaxed.

6th Week of Pregnancy: When Your Baby Becomes the Size of a Kernel of Corn and Your Heart Beats Double Time

6th Week of Pregnancy: When Your Baby Becomes the Size of a Kernel of Corn and Your Heart Beats Double Time

At 6 weeks pregnant, your baby is just the size of a kernel of corn, but its heart is already beating at 150 beats per minute. Discover the amazing developments happening now and how to lovingly cope with early pregnancy discomforts.

Week 3: How Your Baby Develops from 200 Tiny Cells – And What’s Happening in Your Body Now

Week 3: How Your Baby Develops from 200 Tiny Cells – And What’s Happening in Your Body Now

During the 3rd week of pregnancy, the blastocyst implants itself in your uterus – a miraculous structure made of 200 cells that already contains your baby's gender. Learn what is happening in your body now and what first signs you might already notice.

Grounding in 60 Seconds: The 5-4-3-2-1 Method That Pulls You Out of the Fear Spiral

Grounding in 60 Seconds: The 5-4-3-2-1 Method That Pulls You Out of the Fear Spiral

When your heart races and thoughts swirl, you don’t need lengthy therapy — you need a tool that works right now. The 5-4-3-2-1 method and other grounding techniques can bring you back to the here and now in seconds.

Safe Breathing After a Cesarean Section: Gentle Routines for Recovery

Safe Breathing After a Cesarean Section: Gentle Routines for Recovery

The first days after a C-section can be overwhelming. However, you can actively promote your recovery with gentle breathing exercises – breath by breath.

The 3-Minute Reset: Your Emergency Calming Routine Between Diapers and Laundry Piles

The 3-Minute Reset: Your Emergency Calming Routine Between Diapers and Laundry Piles

The baby is crying, the dishwasher is overflowing, and you can feel your pulse racing. Right now, you don’t need long meditations – but a calming routine that works in three minutes. The 60-60-60 Reset helps you to calm down immediately.

Postpartum Anxiety in Fathers: You Are Not Alone – Recognizing Signs, Communicating, Finding Support

Postpartum Anxiety in Fathers: You Are Not Alone – Recognizing Signs, Communicating, Finding Support

One in five to ten fathers experiences excessive stress, anxiety, or a mood dip after the birth of their child. Learn how to recognize the signs, talk to your partner, and take first steps toward self-care.

Postpartum Anxiety vs. Depression: Recognize Where You Stand in 5 Minutes

Postpartum Anxiety vs. Depression: Recognize Where You Stand in 5 Minutes

Wondering if your feelings after childbirth are still normal? Our free 5-minute test, based on the internationally recognized EPDS questionnaire, helps you distinguish between postpartum anxiety and depression – with immediate evaluation and actionable next steps.

Gratitude Journal After Birth: 40 Gentle Prompts for Your Fourth Trimester

Gratitude Journal After Birth: 40 Gentle Prompts for Your Fourth Trimester

The fourth trimester is intense, overwhelming, and beautiful all at once. A gratitude journal helps you see the small rays of light amidst the chaos - even when you only have one hand free.

Mood Tracker for Mothers: Recognize Your Emotional Patterns in Just 2 Weeks and Feel Better

Mood Tracker for Mothers: Recognize Your Emotional Patterns in Just 2 Weeks and Feel Better

Do you sometimes feel like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster without understanding why? A mood tracker helps you recognize patterns and take care of yourself – you’ll notice changes in just 2 weeks.

Gratitude Journal for Mothers: 30 Prompts to Change Your Daily Life in 7 Days

Gratitude Journal for Mothers: 30 Prompts to Change Your Daily Life in 7 Days

A gratitude journal can transform your life as a mom—more satisfaction, less stress, better sleep. Discover 30 concrete writing prompts and a 7-day starter plan that really works.

15 Proven Strategies: How to Reduce Stress During Pregnancy – in Just 3, 10, or 20 Minutes

15 Proven Strategies: How to Reduce Stress During Pregnancy – in Just 3, 10, or 20 Minutes

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed? These 15 scientifically-backed tips will help you to effectively reduce stress during pregnancy – whether you have 3, 10, or 20 minutes.

50 Affirmations to Support You Through the First Months – with Free Printables

50 Affirmations to Support You Through the First Months – with Free Printables

The first weeks with a baby are overwhelmingly beautiful – and sometimes just overwhelming. Positive affirmations help you strengthen your self-confidence, find calmness, and lovingly accompany yourself. Here you will find 50 powerful phrases for your everyday life as a new mom.

Home Remedies for Postpartum Anxiety: 7 Evidence-Based Strategies That Really Help

Home Remedies for Postpartum Anxiety: 7 Evidence-Based Strategies That Really Help

Postpartum anxiety affects many new mothers. Discover evidence-based home remedies like breathing techniques, movement, and grounding that can help you – plus a simple daily plan and important safety notes.

CBT for Postpartum Depression: 3 Worksheets to Help You Get Your Feet Back on the Ground

CBT for Postpartum Depression: 3 Worksheets to Help You Get Your Feet Back on the Ground

Postpartum depression feels like a thick fog enveloping everything. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides you with concrete tools to recognize and change negative thought patterns – with simple worksheets you can use at home.

How Long Does Postpartum OCD Last? What Mothers Need to Know Now

How Long Does Postpartum OCD Last? What Mothers Need to Know Now

Postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorders can be overwhelming. Learn how long they typically last, how to distinguish them from normal worries, and which treatments are truly effective.

Box Breathing During Pregnancy: From Anxiety to Inner Calm in 2 Minutes (4-4-4-4 Method)

Box Breathing During Pregnancy: From Anxiety to Inner Calm in 2 Minutes (4-4-4-4 Method)

Is your heart racing before the next ultrasound? Are your thoughts racing endlessly at night? Box breathing is your immediate help: In just 2 minutes, you activate your body's calming mechanism – scientifically supported, gentle for both mom and baby.

Rediscovering Intimacy: 7 Creative Ways for Couples to Grow Closer During Pregnancy

Rediscovering Intimacy: 7 Creative Ways for Couples to Grow Closer During Pregnancy

Pregnancy changes many things – including your intimacy. But this is not a limitation, but an invitation: Explore new ways of closeness that emotionally connect you and elevate your relationship to a new level.

Gentle Power: 4 Yoga Poses for Moms with Toddlers – Boost Your Energy in Just 10 Minutes

Gentle Power: 4 Yoga Poses for Moms with Toddlers – Boost Your Energy in Just 10 Minutes

Yoga with a toddler? Sounds impossible, but it's the perfect solution for stressed-out moms. These 4 gentle poses strengthen your body, ground your thoughts, and even entertain your child – all in just 10 minutes.

4 Wellness Moments That Recharge You in 10 Minutes – Even When You Have No Time

4 Wellness Moments That Recharge You in 10 Minutes – Even When You Have No Time

No time for yourself between diapers, work, and household chores? These four mini wellness moments fit into even the busiest day and will recharge your batteries – promise.

Micro-Habits for Calm Naps: 3 Tiny Habits That Give Your Baby (and You!) Better Sleep

Micro-Habits for Calm Naps: 3 Tiny Habits That Give Your Baby (and You!) Better Sleep

Exhausted from constant wakefulness? Discover how small breathing exercises, gentle movements, and mindful moments can help your child settle down more easily – and you too.

3 Powerful Movement Routines to Help You Through Tantrum Days

3 Powerful Movement Routines to Help You Through Tantrum Days

Tantrums drain energy - yours and your child's. These three proven movement routines help both of you release pent-up energy, relieve stress, and regain balance. Practical, immediately implementable, and scientifically supported.

37 Weeks Pregnant: The 7 Essential Questions to Ask Your Birth Attendant

37 Weeks Pregnant: The 7 Essential Questions to Ask Your Birth Attendant

The 37th week of pregnancy is the perfect time to clear up any last uncertainties. Learn which questions you should definitely discuss with your birth attendant—ranging from pain relief options to birthing positions.

If You're About to Blow: 7 Immediate Relief Techniques to Ground You in 60 Seconds

If You're About to Blow: 7 Immediate Relief Techniques to Ground You in 60 Seconds

The toys are flying across the room, milk is spilled, and you feel the anger rising within you. In this moment, you don’t need theory—you need immediate relief. Here you’ll find 7 proven techniques to help you regain your footing.

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