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Lost 'me-time' is the top self-care cost Americans link to motherhood

Jan 16–27, 2025 · n = 1,000 · MoE ±3.3%Source report ↗

Core finding

Six-in-ten U.S. adults (60%) say the question of how motherhood affects their self-care simply does not apply, marking themselves as not mothers, according to a January 2025 Verasight survey.

Among the tolls that were named, lost "me-time" comes up most (27%), ahead of time for recreation (18%), medical check-ups (13%), and schoolwork (12%).

Selected responses

Lost 'me-time' is the top self-care cost Americans link to motherhood.

How does motherhood negatively impact your self-care?

N/A, not a mother
60.3%
Having time for meditation, reflection, and self-grooming (Me-time)
26.7%
Spending time for recreation
18.2%
Attending medical check ups
12.9%
Attending school or completing coursework
12.1%

n = 1,000 · Jan 16–27, 2025 · MoE ±3.3%

Respondents could select more than one option, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Source report · Verasight AEA Omnibus Survey #2025-002 ↗

Methodology

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ModeVerasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
PopulationUnited States adults
Field datesJan 16–27, 2025
Base (unweighted)1,000
Margin of error±3.3%
ModuleVerasight AEA Omnibus Survey #2025-002
SponsorVerasight
Weight variableweight
Weighting targetsage, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

Sources

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    How does motherhood negatively impact your self-care?

    verasight-aea-2025.tiiny.co

Cite this question

Verasight AEA Omnibus Survey #2025-002, fielded January 16-27, 2025, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.3%.

https://verasight-aea-2025.tiiny.co