The prospect of becoming a new mom, for a desired pregnancy, can be magical. With the positive pregnancy test, you start dreaming about what is to come. You set expectations about what pregnancy will be like as well as childbirth, the time immediately after, and the celebrations for every stage. Your world becomes full […]
You’ve probably heard people talking about self-care lately. Scrolling through Facebook it’s hard to not see something related to self-care, “treating yourself”, or “taking time for you”. If you’re a mom (or soon-to-be mom), the idea of taking time to care for yourself might seem like a silly, unrealistic daydream. For a moment, you might […]
Being a mom is enough of a daily juggling act. You wake up and it’s off to the races! Between meals, school, sports, social events, homework, and taking care of your kids the last thing on your to-do list is making time for yourself. Now, let’s add a part-time or full time job to the […]
Your tiny human has come into this world and you are left wondering how something so tiny can cause such upheaval! Your baby is born and it seems as if your entire world is turned upside down. As you transition into your new role as mother, your identity shifts and changes. Things that once came […]
Jumping up and down in the mirror, you are trying to squeeze on your favorite pair of jeans that fit you just one short year ago. Today, one year seems like a lifetime ago. Everything has changed since then. Your life and your body feel both foreign and your own in ways they never have […]
You have been anticipating and dreaming about this day since the plus sign appeared on the pregnancy test. You did your research and read all the books. You tactfully planned everything that you wanted and thought was best for you and your baby in preparation for this day. You wrote out a birth plan and […]
“Have you tried eating ginger?” a well-meaning friend asks as you feel your blood boil. You have tried ginger, you have tried seabands… you have tried everything, and still nothing works. Constant nausea overwhelming your body and mind. This is not the typical morning sickness associated with the early stages of pregnancy. This is Hyperemesis […]
Something scary has happened, and it has threatened your sense of safety. You feel your stomach in knots, sweat pouring down your face, and heart pounding. This is trauma, and it can be anything from witnessing violence to being present during a hurricane. Did you know that during a traumatic experience not only is your […]
You take a deep breath and look at the test. The results say pregnant. You are flooded with joy. You have wanted this for so long. Almost immediately after, you are overwhelmed with fear. You are an African American woman. You know that you are at risk; that chances of death during delivery are 2 […]
Have you ever laid awake after a midnight feeding with tears in your eyes wondering if what you are feeling is “normal”? You wanted this baby so badly. You expected to be overwhelmed with joy. While you do feel joy at times, you can’t help but feel overwhelmed with anxiety, frustration, and sadness for most […]