Let’s talk about fertility. As little as this topic is discussed openly, we all know someone who has struggled with infertility and miscarriages (or you may have personally gone through it). According to a survey conducted by CCRM Fertility...
I was pregnant for a hot minute back in 2012. My period was still a few days away, but we were fresh on the baby making train, and I couldn't wait to see if we'd had success, so I...
The first few months of having a baby are super intense. We are told to enjoy every minute because they grow so quickly, but, honestly, it is so, so hard. Between feeding, pumping, diaper changes, and lack of sleep,...
I was convinced this time would be different. I was sure I was having a girl. The Chinese Gender Prediction test, the ring test, and every other gender test I found on the internet said it would be a...
Recently, my mom begged me to do a baby announcement for the birth of my second son, and I declined, using the reasoning that baby announcements are basically low-key asks for gifts. Okay, hear me out.
I’m not saying...
Pregnancy never ends.
I mean, yes, technically once you deliver your baby you are no longer "with child," but there are parts of your body nowhere near your uterus that somehow don't get the memo.
It is cruel but still understandable...
Creating a baby registry can be a little daunting. If you’re a first-time parent, it may be difficult to decide what you need on your list. In fact, picking a baby registry site can be a daunting task in...
Exercise in all stages of life improves heart health, fitness, and longevity. It can also be beneficial in reducing pain, managing depression and anxiety, and improving your focus. During pregnancy it has the added benefits of speeding up postpartum...
Our longing for children is often a deep primal need, and being unable to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term can be devastating. Many of us feel alone as we struggle to get pregnant, decide the line of...
We had only been trying for about three months the first time I got pregnant. A few days before I
took my first test, I had a full blown emotional breakdown because I thought I was “broken." I
was in my...
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Growing up in St. Louis, a vast family surrounded me. My mom and dad had many siblings, which means I have many cousins. My...
