Katy Huie Harrison, PhD, is an author, mom, recurrent miscarriage survivor, & owner of Undefining Motherhood. She lives in Atlanta with her husband (affectionately known on the internet as "Husband,") son (Jack), and daughter (Branham). She believes our society puts too many expectations on women that make womanhood and motherhood restrictive. Her goal is to shift the paradigm about what it means to be a woman and mother, giving all women a greater sense of agency over their own lives. You can find Katy and her work featured in places like CNN's Headline News, Romper, Scary Mommy, Love What Matters, & more.
Maternal Mental Health Matters: Safe Antidepressants in Pregnancy
I have a strong history of anxiety, but when I was pregnant with my son Jack, I wasn’t medicated for it. I lost 4 pregnancies before Jack was born and, quite frankly, I was terrified to do anything while he was inside my body–speed bumps scared me; the idea of drinking a cup of coffee […]
Pumping at Work: Tips for the Working Mama
When I first started thinking about the realities of having a baby, I often wondered how I would balance my dream of being a writer and researcher with my dream of having a child. Would I breastfeed during maternity leave and then have to stop? Would pumping at work even be an option? Basically, I […]
14 Weird Things That Happen During Pregnancy That No One Told You
The first moment I experienced lightning crotch (more on that soon), I nearly fell to the floor in pain. I was changing pants sometime during my second trimester, and boom–it was like an electric shock hit the left side of my vagina. Honestly, I had NO clue what was going on down there, and it […]
My Honest Genate Test Review: Personalized Nutrition Changes the Game for Fertility & Pregnancy
When I was pregnant with Jack, my now 6-year-old, I had one major mantra that I repeated over and over and over again: “Control what you can so you can release what you can’t.” As someone who’s lived her entire life with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, trying to conceive and pregnancy were stressful times for my…ahem…control […]
We Need To Talk About Sperm Health & Its Role In Fertility
When I was in college, the National Council on Folic Acid (yes, that’s a real thing) started a major campaign on university campuses. The goal? To get young women to start folic acid supplementation well before they were interested in trying to conceive. This campaign was specifically geared toward reducing neural tube defects in babies, […]
How to Make Sperm Stronger for Pregnancy (Practical, Evidence-Based Tips)
Sperm health plays a crucial role in a couple’s ability to conceive, and there are things we can do to improve it. So if you’re wondering how to make sperm stronger for pregnancy, you’re in the right place, friend. But first and foremost, I want to be clear about one thing: trying to conceive isn’t […]
5 Best Postpartum Compression Leggings To Support Your Belly
Have you heard of postpartum compression garments like leggings, belly bands, or corsets? They’re all the rage right now, as new moms try to find a way to support their changing bodies and get their bellies looking and feeling like they used to. But with so many options out there, it can be overwhelming to […]
The Ultimate Breast Milk Storage Solutions (New Moms Need To Know!)
Storing and organizing breast milk in the freezer can be a challenging task, and it’s not an extra headache new moms need! But if you plan to breastfeed while working or taking time away from baby, then having a reliable and efficient freezer storage solution is essential. In this article, I’m sharing my personal experience […]