Health + Wellness

As memories of lock down, vaccine shortages, and toilet paper wars fade away the planning for weddings, showers, and familial reunions begins. But, there is still a bad taste in my mouth regarding being around people.  I'm not sure if...

  My very first experience at the spa will be one that I will never forget. I was gifted an hour massage, followed by a 45-minute jet spa soak, as well as a pedicure. I had never been to a spa-like...

Please note: Coastal Bend Mom Collective Contributing Writer, LaDonna Rocha is a neurosurgery specialist and a Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine. In addition to being a naturopath, she is also a clinical herbalist, an aromatherapist, and an alchemist....

I have not always been great about prepping our house in advance for cold/flu season. There have been many times in the past that one or all of us have fallen ill and I have to scramble to get...

For most families, losing teeth is a fun rite of passage. We celebrate this milestone with celebrations and toothless pictures, followed by the magic of the tooth fairy. My my oldest, Hudson, this was not the case. Huds just could...

Just as every baby and mother are unique, every breastfeeding journey is unique. I know some mothers who had no trouble breastfeeding one child but had a difficult time with another. Some have smooth journeys for all of their...

I have struggled with Body Dysmorphia since I was a teen. Even at my smallest, all I could see was my stomach or things that I thought were giant flaws. I was never able to put to words why...

If there is one thing we love to promote here at Coastal Bend Moms it is spending time outdoors with your family. Along with our love of promoting spending time outdoors we also want to promote the need for...

Maintaining a Sense of Self In Motherhood I was tapping through Instagram stories and came across a quote that just stopped me in my tracks pertaining to my roles and responsibilities in motherhood and maintaining a sense of self throughout...

Since my son was diagnosed with an anaphylactic egg allergy in November, my household has been completely egg-free. Upon his first allergic reaction, I instantly grieved a number of "normal" kid activities. I imagined him secluded during birthday parties...