Tag: postpartum
Unpopular Opinion: I don’t like my Postpartum Body.
I don’t like my postpartum body. I didn’t like it after I had both of my kids. And even now almost, 4 years after...
Getting in Shape after Having a Baby
Having a baby is hard. It is hard on your body. You might think that pregnancy was hard. But in my experience, postpartum is...
I’m on an Antidepressant … And You Should Be Too
My dad died the same day my second son was born.
Dramatic, isn’t it?
I don’t mean to joke, but sometimes, you gotta laugh at the...
Dear Stretch Marks: I’m Learning to Love You (But Be Patient)
You are red and pink and purple, and you are deep.
You’re not like the faint, smooth, wispy white lines on my hips or inner...
Why it’s OK for a mom to need time away from...
As an only child, I’ve always had a deep-rooted appreciation for alone time. It’s how I recharge my battery after a long, trying day....
What is a Doula and Why Do I Need One?
Many of you know that I'm pregnant with baby number five. Y'all. Things have changed in the last five years since I gave birth...
Fourth Trimester Feelings
The most joyous event in a woman’s life is defined as welcoming a new baby into her life. Societal expectation sends this message with...
The Surprising Way My Body Changed After Having a Baby
Pregnancy changes your body. We all know this. But until you’re postpartum, you don’t know which of those changes will be permanent. You may...
Listen to Beth: New Moms Need Help!
It shouldn’t come as a shock to most of us that having a baby is a really big deal. Regardless of how much we...