
Postpartum Depression Isn’t a Bad Word
When I hear “postpartum depression”, I instantly recoil and flash back to the months following the arrival of my first child. Those months were filled … read more
When I hear “postpartum depression”, I instantly recoil and flash back to the months following the arrival of my first child. Those months were filled … read more
I don’t have a very romantic story in regards to breastfeeding. It was hard. I did it for 3 months. I drank lots of water. … read more
Everybody who knows me well knows there is nothing I love talking about more than pregnancy and birth. That’s because, for me, pregnancy and birth … read more
Motherhood is HARD. How or why it’s hard is different for everyone, but it’s a FACT that the mother going through the struggle is having … read more
Infant Loss. It is not something that is particularly easy to discuss or even hear about. The emotions involved and stories are often buried deep, … read more
I’m 5 months postpartum & I’ve started therapy last week with a professional whom I trust & feel completely comfortable being vulnerable with —whilst sitting … read more
Postpartum anxiety…These intrusive thoughts hold so much power over me. They play on a loop over and over. Why can’t I pause, where is the … read more
Behind every cute baby is a mom who can’t remember the last time she washed her hair. I’ve discovered something that no one prepares you … read more
The hardest thing I’ve ever done was not giving birth; it was admitting I needed help and accepting that help for my mental health. I … read more
For me, motherhood was a no brainer. Coming from a big family, 1 of 8 kids and with 17 nieces and nephews, I always wanted … read more