Health + Wellness

When my second daughter was just a few months old, I began to experience unfamiliar symptoms, mostly gastrointestinal-related, but also terrible joint pain, bumps on the back of my tongue, and extreme fatigue that felt beyond the "normal" exhaustion...

Are you 1 in 100? Is your sweet son or daughter 1 in 100? I am, and I'm proud to admit it. 1 in 100 newborns are diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. I was in 1977, repaired at six...

I realize this is supposed to be an insightful blog about mommyhood. I also know that marriages get lost in the chaos of parenting and sometimes a wake-up call is necessary. Two weeks ago, our family, my marriage, got...

The Charleston Moms Blog team was so excited to hear that Club Pilates was going to be opening in a few different locations around the Lowcountry, including Summerville. With it's booming population and new businesses opening frequently, a dedicated...

“I think we need to call an ambulance.” My heart sank as I looked at the pediatrician in front of me. It wasn’t that bad, was it? The last few days, my daughter had a little bit of a runny nose...

*Thank you to Jackie Maxey for this guest post sharing her struggles with anxiety and overcoming postpartum depression.  I’ve always had anxiety and a small dose of depression. I tried medication, counseling, self-love activities, all of it. Nothing ever seemed...

Time to get your asana on! Did you know that today is the International Day of Yoga? Celebrated annually around the world on June 21st since 2015, International Day of Yoga falls on the longest day of the year. It’s...

Hello! And welcome to 2018! It's a new year to learn, grow, and be amazing! Last year I blogged about resolving not to have resolutions, but instead have goals and make a plan to accomplish them. I set forth several goals...

for Srijana By Heather Rose Artushin When the butterfly landed, spreading its pink wings across your  glowing skin,  kissing your cheeks, the invisible internal battle began silently.   What makeup covered made doctors wonder, when silky black strands of hair  fell, exhaustion slowing your  youthful rhythm.   The light dimmed, weight withering, though your smile would never...

Your nursery is (mostly) finished, the drawers are filled with neatly folded onesies, and your family is brimming with excitement to meet your sweet baby. Congratulations! You’ve finally reached the third trimester, and that means one thing: baby is...