https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/Practical, honest articles on maternal wellbeing, postpartum recovery and family life — plus detailed product updates from the founder of Mommy Refuel.enTue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-22-blog-and-instagram-launch/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-22-blog-and-instagram-launch/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii RohachovThe founder's note behind the Mommy Refuel blog: wellbeing articles from planning to adulthood, research and gear, and this changelog itself, in English and Ukrainian from day one, plus this week's Instagram launch.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/founder-privacy-by-design/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/founder-privacy-by-design/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTFounder notesSerhii RohachovMommy Refuel's founder explains what data the app collects, what stays on your phone, why analytics holds no wellbeing values, and how Delete Everything works.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/founder-safety-before-features/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/founder-safety-before-features/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTFounder notesSerhii RohachovMommy Refuel's founder on why a wellbeing app must not act medical: a deterministic safety layer, crisis routing that bypasses AI, honest feature statuses.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/baby-blues-vs-postpartum-depression/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/baby-blues-vs-postpartum-depression/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTPostpartumMommy RefuelBaby blues or postpartum depression? Learn the differences in timing and intensity, what helps, how family can notice, and when to get professional help.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/baby-first-year-milestones/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/baby-first-year-milestones/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTParenting 0–18Mommy RefuelA plain guide to CDC's Learn the Signs milestone checklists for 2, 4, 6, 9 and 12 months, what they mean, and when to talk to your pediatrician.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/baby-monitors-what-to-look-for/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/baby-monitors-what-to-look-for/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTDevices & toolsMommy RefuelAn overview (not a hands-on test) of audio, video, wearable, and smart sock baby monitors: privacy and security risks, AAP's position on SIDS, and what actually matters when choosing one.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/first-trimester-fatigue-and-nausea/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/first-trimester-fatigue-and-nausea/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTPlanning & pregnancyMommy RefuelExtreme tiredness and nausea are common in early pregnancy. Learn what's typical, what helps day to day, red flags for hyperemesis, and how to pace work and rest.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/gadgets-that-make-new-parent-life-easier/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/gadgets-that-make-new-parent-life-easier/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTDevices & toolsMommy RefuelA neutral, safety-first overview (not a hands-on test) of wearable pumps, bottle machines, white noise, smart bassinets, hip-healthy carriers, and phone tools for new parents.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/maternal-burnout-signs/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/maternal-burnout-signs/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTWellbeingMommy RefuelMaternal burnout is more than being tired. Learn the common signs of parental burnout, why it happens, small daily steps that help, and when to get support.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/mental-load-of-motherhood/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/mental-load-of-motherhood/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTFamily & partnersMommy RefuelThe mental load of motherhood is the invisible work of noticing, planning and remembering. Here is how to make it visible and share it with a partner.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/newborn-first-weeks-guide/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/newborn-first-weeks-guide/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTParenting 0–18Mommy RefuelA practical guide to the newborn first weeks: feeding rhythm, AAP safe sleep basics, normal crying, when to call a doctor, and your own postpartum recovery.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/one-minute-daily-check-in/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/one-minute-daily-check-in/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTPractical guidesMommy RefuelHow a 1-minute daily mood and energy check-in or mood journal helps mothers notice patterns, what to write down, and how to read your notes kindly.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/postpartum-checkup-questions/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/postpartum-checkup-questions/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTPractical guidesMommy RefuelPractical questions for your postpartum checkup: recovery, mood, sleep, feeding, contraception and pelvic floor, plus what to track before you go.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/postpartum-depression-new-treatments/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/postpartum-depression-new-treatments/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTResearch & medical newsMommy RefuelThe first FDA-approved pill for postpartum depression (zuranolone/Zurzuvae) and what's known since 2023: how it works, who it's for, and other treatment options.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/postpartum-sleep-recovery-study/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/postpartum-sleep-recovery-study/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTResearch & medical newsMommy RefuelA 2025 systematic review of 17 studies and over 5,000 mothers maps how sleep actually changes from pregnancy through the first postpartum year, and who is most at risk.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/preparing-for-pregnancy-checklist/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/preparing-for-pregnancy-checklist/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTPlanning & pregnancyMommy RefuelA practical preconception checklist: folic acid, a pre-pregnancy checkup, vaccines, lifestyle, your partner's role and the emotional side of trying to conceive.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/rsv-prevention-babies-new-options/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/rsv-prevention-babies-new-options/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTResearch & medical newsMommy RefuelA third RSV prevention option (clesrovimab) joined maternal vaccination and nirsevimab in 2025. Here's what each option is, who qualifies, and how they compare.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/school-age-sleep-and-routines/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/school-age-sleep-and-routines/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTParenting 0–18Mommy RefuelHow many hours of sleep school-age kids actually need, how to build a bedtime routine, and how to protect sleep around homework, activities and screens.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/screen-time-kids-by-age/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/screen-time-kids-by-age/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTParenting 0–18Mommy RefuelA calm guide to screen time by age, based on current AAP and WHO guidance, with practical steps for a family media plan that protects sleep and play.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/sleep-deprivation-new-mom/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/sleep-deprivation-new-mom/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTPostpartumMommy RefuelRealistic ways to survive newborn sleep deprivation: partner shifts, one protected stretch, naps, light and caffeine, safety tips, and when to see a doctor.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/talking-with-teenagers-mental-health/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/talking-with-teenagers-mental-health/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTParenting 0–18Mommy RefuelHow to talk with your 12-18 year old about mental health: what to watch for, how to start the conversation, social media, and when to get help fast.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/toddler-tantrums-calm-response/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/toddler-tantrums-calm-response/Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTParenting 0–18Mommy RefuelToddler tantrums (ages 1-4) are normal brain development, not bad behavior. Learn common triggers, calm scripts, what to avoid, and when to ask a pediatrician.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-21-just-talk-launch/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-21-just-talk-launch/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii RohachovThe founder story behind Just talk — a new way to speak or type freely to Mommy Refuel, which sorts what you say into journal, supplies, expenses or doctor questions, safety-checked first, nothing saved until you confirm.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-20-language-switch-partner-mode/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-20-language-switch-partner-mode/Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii RohachovA founder update on TestFlight builds 23 and 24: a real fix for mixed-language screens after switching, a full 8-language string audit, and the website catching up to the app's honest roadmap.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-19-life-timeline-live-pilot/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-19-life-timeline-live-pilot/Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii RohachovA founder update on why I spent the evening of September 19 rewriting Mommy Refuel's roadmap to tell the truth: Life Timeline, Cycle Tracking, Pregnancy Planning, Care Circle and Partner Mode.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-19-memories-supplies-expenses-pilot/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-19-memories-supplies-expenses-pilot/Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii RohachovA founder log of one long morning of work on Mommy Refuel: Memories, Supplies & restock and Shared expenses graduate to real features, plus onboarding, weight tracking and the Apple Watch app.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-15-language-fix-dark-mode/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-15-language-fix-dark-mode/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii RohachovA founder update on Mommy Refuel builds 15–17: the app language switch actually applies now, 402 missing translations filled in, and a new warm dark mode.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-13-build-13-design-refresh/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-13-build-13-design-refresh/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii RohachovA founder update on Mommy Refuel build 13: a calmer light-first redesign, two new beta tools (Supplies and Shared expenses), six new app languages, and App Store prep.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-13-story-site-launch/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-13-story-site-launch/Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii RohachovA founder update: mommyrefuel.com goes from a single anchor-nav landing page to a full multi-page, editorially styled, nine-language production site, in one day.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-12-daily-loop-v1-1/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-12-daily-loop-v1-1/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii RohachovThe afternoon and evening after launch: a stronger Today screen, Care feeding into your Timeline and Score, Partner mode goes live via Supabase, Memories, Children, and more — all shipped 2026-09-12.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-12-roadmap-and-care-network/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-12-roadmap-and-care-network/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii RohachovLaunch day continued: an honest roadmap layer inside the app, and Mommy Refuel Care Network — a new pillar for professional and community support, gated to beta.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-12-live-on-app-store/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-12-live-on-app-store/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii RohachovMommy Refuel is live on the App Store as a free pilot. What shipped, when, and why the site and app both changed on 2026-09-12 — from the founder.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-07-appstore-review-round-2/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-07-appstore-review-round-2/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii RohachovSeptember 7: build 11 was rejected over how we handle third-party AI and a HealthKit bug. I fixed both, wrote up exactly what changed, and resubmitted as version 2.0.0, build 12.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-05-ga-readiness-privacy-hardening/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-05-ga-readiness-privacy-hardening/Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii RohachovSeptember 5: closed real privacy gaps in delete-everything, attachments and staff dashboards, cut the site over to AWS, wrote the full GA release record — and left clinical sign-off as the one open gate.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-04-site-v4-rebuild/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-04-site-v4-rebuild/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii RohachovSeptember 4: I rebuilt mommyrefuel.com from zero — a multi-page, EN/UK editorial site with real app screens instead of mockups, and moved the hosting groundwork to AWS.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-03-website-rebuild-control-center/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-03-website-rebuild-control-center/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii RohachovOne long build day: a full multi-page website foundation, a broken logo fixed, two full redesigns, a move to AWS hosting, and the first version of our internal staff tool.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-03-life-timeline-testflight-11/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-03-life-timeline-testflight-11/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii RohachovA single long day: a private family foundation, a full Life Timeline behind a flag, a calmer You tab, auth-first onboarding, and two App Store builds — including a rejection I had to fix.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-02-aws-ai-proxy-production-readiness/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-09-02-aws-ai-proxy-production-readiness/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii RohachovHow the Refuel AI assistant got a real home on AWS Lambda, why I audited it end to end for auth and safety, and what shipped in TestFlight builds 5 and 7.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-08-31-support-privacy-first-merge/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-08-31-support-privacy-first-merge/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii RohachovThe first real infrastructure week: support and privacy URLs, a support page, App Store screenshots, a cloud sync backend, and the first pull request merged into main.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-08-19-v1-6-testflight-readiness-website-rework/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-08-19-v1-6-testflight-readiness-website-rework/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii Rohachov18–19 Aug 2026: clinical safety review package, environment/beta diagnostics, privacy-safe lifecycle metrics — plus mommyrefuel.com reworked for the built product, a full Ukrainian site, and Live Activities enabled.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-08-17-v1-3-v1-5-apple-ecosystem-doctor-mode/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-08-17-v1-3-v1-5-apple-ecosystem-doctor-mode/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii Rohachov17 Aug 2026 (evening): score explanation, App Intents, Doctor Visit Mode, real HealthKit/Watch/widgets/Live Activities/voice, plus a hardening pass and regression tests.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-08-17-v1-1-v1-2-refuel-ai-journal-care-circle/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-08-17-v1-1-v1-2-refuel-ai-journal-care-circle/Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii Rohachov17 Aug 2026 (day): Refuel AI networking, a private Journal, Care handoff, a nanny-search scaffold, weekly reports, Care Circle, Privacy Center and the maternal timeline foundation — plus full Ukrainian.https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-08-13-day-one/https://mommyrefuel.com/blog/update-2026-08-13-day-one/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTProduct updatesSerhii Rohachov13 Aug 2026: the first commit of Mommy Refuel — iOS app prototype, landing page, coming-soon site and survey. Here is what shipped and why it exists.