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

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## Reading

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%).

## Topline

How does motherhood negatively impact your self-care?

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

Respondents could select more than one option, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

- 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%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: United States adults
- Field dates: 2025-01-16 → 2025-01-27
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.3%
- Module: Verasight AEA Omnibus Survey #2025-002
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

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## Citation

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

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