For Moms

Postpartum care for women is lacking in the United States. Most of the emphasis on health during the six to eight weeks after birth is on the child instead of mom’s health despite recovering from the trauma of...

It wasn’t a surprise when my husband signed his contract to join the military. Growing up, he joined the Civil Air Patrol, ROTC, and always had a dream to fly. We are high school sweethearts, so I got to...

A couple of weeks ago, I received an e-mail from one of my high school teachers who had recently retired. He had found some of my old work and decided to reach out.  I was ecstatic.  Within a couple of e-mails,...

Hello, Omaha moms! My name is Janna. I'm looking forward to sharing my heart with you and hearing from you too!  Omaha Born and raised across the river in Council Bluffs, I have a great love for Omaha and all of...

Are you a list maker like I am? Remember when you were 10 and you made a list of what you wanted to do and who you wanted to be when you grew up?

I’ve cried so many tears for Florida. My husband and I have debated the politics. My fellow teachers and I have discussed the next steps, and my pack of moms and I have cried. We all grapple with where...

Are you a domestic engineer? Do you ever feel like you need another identity other than Mom? Are you finding yourself slipping into the abyss of motherhood?  If you can answer yes to any of these questions, this is the blog...

Hello! My name is Kim Porath. I am a California native who married a Nebraska boy, and now we call Omaha our home. Omaha My family has lived in Omaha for four and a half years and this has truly become our...

Reading is easily my favorite hobby, but sometimes it’s so hard to find time to sit down and read. Last year, I started participating in reading challenges as a means to motivate myself to learn more. I love a...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and is something we take very seriously at Omaha Mom. We've compiled a list of local resources to help anyone needing assistance. Love shouldn't hurt. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence 1...