If you have your own fertility battle you’re fighting — you know how much of a roller coaster this road can be. In fact, just last week I wrote probably one of the most depressing articles I’ve written — and here I am today talking about positivity. It’s hard to keep up with my emotions, but it’s crucial … Read more about 7 ways to stay positive during infertility
Before I begin, let me be super clear: Saying childless women are awesome isn’t saying that women with children aren’t awesome. Childless women are awesome. Women with children are awesome. We’re all awesome. Now that that’s out of the way … There are numerous reasons why women don’t have children, and it’s important to celebrate all of them and the … Read more about 7 Types of childless women – and why we’re all awesome
With the birth of a child comes the birth of validity for pretty much every excuse you can conjure up. The “don’t make excuses” hogwash should be erased from every human’s vocabulary when speaking to a mother. Know who you’re dealing with, and adjust expectations through the filter of children. And if you’re a mother, … Read more about 31 Totally valid Excuses every Mom can use
“If you don’t let us give you Pitocin, your baby could die.” Her doctor said it with complete finality, but there was no medical evidence to back up his claim, as the midwife in the room attested to. The doctor was on his fifth delivery of the day and was overheard telling a nurse he … Read more about 10 Ways to stop Birth Shaming
People have laughed at me when I mention the word childbirth and bliss in the same sentence. I’ve also seen multiple women have orgasmic births. Blissful, right? The belief that childbirth is “painful, scary, and dangerous” is deeply embedded in our society. This ghost story originated in the days (a long time ago) when women in need of assistance during childbirth were denied … Read more about 11 Steps for a blissful Childbirth, according to a Doula
Are you nervous at the prospect of birthing a stranger? Sure, you love the little nugget floating in your uterus, but do you feel like you know them? When I was pregnant, I had serious doubts about my ability to “do parenting well.” I felt wholly unprepared and feared the big P-D: postpartum depression. Because I have … Read more about 9 Ways to bond with your unborn Baby
Childbirth is about as predictable as a cranky toddler with a full glass of juice — it can get messy. When the new-human-delivery process is allowed to naturally unfold, it rarely fits into a sterilized box. Nope, it often spills out, splashes onto your favorite shoes, and demands you step into your ability to roll … Read more about 5 of the craziest Birth Stories you’ll ever read
It’s almost summertime and the livin’ will be easy. Oh wait, you’re a parent. Never mind, the livin’ is about to get chaotic — but chaos can be fun, and educational. While you’ve spent the past nine-ish months supporting the expansion of your child’s mental, physical, and social development, you haven’t been doing it alone … Read more about 6 Ways to trick your Kids into Learning this Summer
When I was in college, I sat through a lecture by a visiting professor who was explaining the most common reasons why people get divorced. She talked about money issues and infidelity, of course. But she also talked about daily stresses that don’t seem like much, but add up over time — like daily chores. At … Read more about Hiring a cleaning service might just save your marriage, says new research
Forget romantic dates with actual real life men. Now that you’re a mom, you’re facing something even more terrifying: mom dates. A first-time mom date can be even more fraught with anxiety than a romantic date. Although hanky-panky is off the table, the potential for mom shaming, guilt, and the hopes that you just may … Read more about (Play) Dating Tips for Moms who need Mom Friends