Katy Huie Harrison, PhD

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.

The Benefits of Patient Empowerment for African American Mothers

Aisha Stith is writing this article for her rockstar son, Chase, one of the most magnificent beings. And for everyone who has endured the trauma of delivering a child early. You see, Chase was born very early, at 30 weeks and 1 day. Aisha experienced both pregnancy and labor complications that reminded her of the […]

How to Deal With Miscarriage: 7 Things I Wish I’d Known

Figuring out how to deal with miscarriage (both during and after the horrifying experience) is really hard. Because pregnancy loss has been been a relatively taboo for so long, most of us haven’t talked to a lot of women who’ve been through it. 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in miscarriage. And yet, we’re only recently beginning […]

How to Support Someone After Miscarriage: Validate their Grief

What is the best way to be supportive of your friend during miscarriage? Many people wonder how to support someone after miscarriage, which is why we have so many resources on this subject. We’ve covered miscarriage support before, providing specific, actionable tips for helping a friend through a miscarriage. We also have a great article […]

Dear Infertility Mom, Skip the Baby Shower After Miscarriage

Dear infertility mom (yes, you are a mom to me), I’m here as your personal permission slip. From this point forward, consider yourself fully exempt from going to baby showers after miscarriage or infertility. I also give you permission to say no to hosting a baby shower after miscarriage or infertility. And if you are […]