All posts by: Katy Huie Harrison, PhD
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 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.
Black Maternal Mortality Rates Left This Mom in Fear
I am writing this for my rockstar son, Chase, one of the most magnificent beings. And for everyone who has endured the trauma of delivering a child early, or of... Read More
14 Things to Do To Tackle Mom Overwhelm
You probably saw the title of this post and audibly groaned. It’s a visceral reaction you can’t help. If you’re a mom, you’re almost certainly overwhelmed. Period. Overwhelmed moms are... Read More
Surviving the Loss of a Child: Michelle’s Story
To many, the loss of a child is completely unimaginable–something we shove into the darkest corners of our mind and fervently pray we never have to experience. For others, like... Read More
Why We Feel Mom Guilt And How To Overcome It
Tired of constantly feeling mom guilt? Here, we explore parenting guilt, where it comes from, and how we can actively overcome it. ... Read More
When to Announce a Pregnancy: A Different Opinion
Here’s my unpopular opinion about when to announce a pregnancy. I don’t think you should wait until 12 weeks! In fact, I don’t think you should follow any set rules... Read More
Let’s All Jump for Kangaroo Care Day
Learn more about what Kangaroo Care is and its benefits, compelete with an infographic for all the research-based evidence for babywearing.... Read More
14 Best Pajamas for Babies & Toddlers of 2020
I’m gonna be real here: one of my favorite things in the whole world is a freshly bathed baby slathered in calming lavender baby lotion and stuffed into a pair... Read More
Best Educational TV Shows for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Raise your hand if your kids are getting more screen time than they were in the past! Everyone? Probably. I know mine sure is. When we’re busy trying to keep... Read More
Miscarriage Support Groups Got me Through Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
When I had my first miscarriage, I learned at 8 ½ weeks that the pregnancy had ended before I even knew it’d begun. That is, I’d been carrying a nonviable... Read More
Katy’s Blighted Ovum Story: What I Wish I’d Known to Expect
“At least there wasn’t really a baby.” I heard this phrase so often after my blighted ovum miscarriage (BO) that I actually stopped telling people what type of loss it... Read More