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), daughter (Branham), and dog (Charlotte). 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, Demeter Press's Motherhood and Social Exclusion, & more.
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These unique gift ideas will help you build the most thoughtful new mom care packages. Don’t miss a single item creating your new mom survival kit!
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Making the lists and checking them twice, but not in a holiday way? Expecting parents have so many lists to check off and bags to pack, and I’m here to encourage you to include this really important one: a postpartum care kit. When I was pregnant with Jack, all my friends from college were having […]
Does Morning Sickness Mean You’re Less Likely to Have a Miscarriage?
During the first trimester, most of us experience various pregnancy symptoms that make us feel like crap. Intermingled with the joy of growing our families is a delightful array of breast tenderness, fatigue, and, the best of the best: morning sickness. Blechhhhh. When the dreaded feelings of nausea kick in, most of us jump on […]
Why Clean Baby Products Are the Newest Must-Have Accessory for Moms After Infertility
As a child of the 80s, I’ve spent most of my life thinking very little about the ingredients I put into and on my body. Growing up, Kool-Aid was king. Storage containers were plastic, with lines scratched permanently in the surface and the original form misshapen from too much time in the microwave. Sun-In made my […]
What Is a Rainbow Baby? Meaning, Definition, & Support
A rainbow baby is born after pregnancy or infant loss. The meaning of the term rainbow baby symbolizes the rainbow after the storm. For many, the baby brings longed-for joy after the storm of loss. Parents have conflicting feelings about the term “rainbow baby.” Many parents love the symbolism of a rainbow because they feel like it honors […]
Perineal Massage How To: Best Oil & Step-By-Step Guide
What if I told you that you could reduce your risk of vaginal tearing during delivery in 5 minutes a day during the weeks leading up to birth? It sounds too good to be true, but research has shown that it is true, indeed! According to recent research, most vaginal births are associated with trauma […]