The Messy Reality of Infancy I was standing in my kitchen with Baby Z on my hip when I felt it. Warm and immediate. The consistency was unmistakable. Liquidy poop, dripping down my leg. It was another unsuccessful attempt at elimination communication, the practice of trying to respond to a baby’s cues to avoid diapers…
Mother’s Day often arrives wrapped in soft light — flowers, handwritten notes, warm hugs, and carefully curated social media tributes. It’s a day that paints motherhood in glowing colors: selfless love, gentle nurturing, unwavering strength. And while all of that is true, it is only part of the story. There is another side to motherhood…
Cesarean Awareness Month seeks to encourage a balanced conversation—recognizing the importance of the procedure...
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day—a day dedicated to remembering the tiny lives lost too soon...
Often when the topic of motherhood comes up, it’s described as a season of joy, but it can also be a season of pressure...
Breastfeeding Month - a time to celebrate, support, and promote breastfeeding as an essential part of maternal and child health.
Matrescence—the term originally coined by anthropologist Dana Raphael—describes the physical, emotional, hormonal, social, and psychological transition into motherhood. It’s as significant as adolescence, yet most moms don’t even hear the word until they’re deep in the trenches of sleep deprivation and self-doubt (*raises hand*). It takes teenagers years to move through this transition, yet we…
Reaching the two-year mark in motherhood is a milestone filled with a spectrum of emotions, experiences, and invaluable lessons. As I reflect on these past two years, I am struck by the profound transformation that motherhood brings. It's a journey that defies simple categorization, blending moments of unparalleled joy with times of significant challenge. Here,…
One of the most important things you can do as a new mom is to prioritize your own self-care. It's easy to get caught up in the demands of caring for a new baby, but it's crucial to take care of yourself so that you can be your best self for your child. This means…
