October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This was a social media post I wrote 7 years ago today after having just had our second miscarriage and was just devastated. I’m not sure I could ever explain the pain of what I felt having not had another baby...
Is this some kind of cruel joke? Your baby finally drifts off to sleep, and there you are, wide awake, staring at the ceiling, unable to catch a wink. People say, “Sleep when the baby sleeps.” Sure, if only your body would cooperate! For many, this isn’t just a...
Your baby isn’t the only one who will be ravenous at all hours during those early days and weeks—yes, even months—of postpartum. You might find yourself feeling even hungrier than you did while pregnant, especially if you’re breastfeeding or body-feeding. Why You Are...
Intrusive or scary thoughts can be incredibly overwhelming, especially in those early months of parenting. You might find yourself worried about falling down the stairs with the baby, accidentally throwing them out of a window, or even having disturbing thoughts that...
Let’s talk about a myth that’s been floating around: the idea that you should love every single minute of being a parent. How many times were you told during pregnancy or in those early postpartum days, “Make sure you love every minute!” or “Oh, you’ll love every...
Let’s clear the air about something that’s often shrouded in unrealistic expectations: the instant bond with your baby. Society tells us that the moment we meet our newborn, we should be overwhelmed with love. But here’s the truth—this isn’t the reality for many new...
So, you’ve just given birth and instead of basking in a magical newborn glow, you find yourself shaking like you’re naked in the middle of a Minnesota snowstorm—or perhaps like your bed is having its own mini-earthquake. Don’t worry; this is a common experience, and...
When postpartum life hits, it might come with a surprise you didn’t expect: a tight-ass reality check! 🤪 Your pelvic floor, which you might have thought would be relaxed, can actually tighten up like a vault. This is especially true if you’ve experienced tears or...