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.
11 Best Miscarriage Christmas Ornaments of 2021
Most of us underestimate what it will be like grieving during the holidays. “The most wonderful time of the year” often leaves people experiencing grief filled with emotions they may not have expected–most commonly, those of sadness and loneliness. This was my experience during the holidays when I was going through recurrent miscarriage. And I […]
Family New Years Eve Party Ideas for Kids + Parents!
We all remember the days when we could spend HOURS leading up to New Years Eve planning what we would wear, where we would eat, with whom we’d party until 2 am, etc. Gone are those days for most of us, and that’s ok! Now, if Husband and I plan to live it up, we […]
20 Postpartum Must Haves for your Recovery Kit
When we prepare baby registries and plan nurseries, we get excited about all the precious things our new babies will need. But a major essential is missing during all this new baby preparation–focus on what YOU need too, mama, including postpartum must haves! Dreams of cute babies get you through the harder moments of pregnancy, […]
10 Best Nursing Pajamas for Breastfeeding
It’s the middle of the night, and you’re feeling so many emotions at the sound of your baby’s cry. Part of you is startled; another part is desperate to soothe those anxious cries; and let’s be honest, part of you wants to just pull the pillow over your head and cry yourself. We can’t make […]
10 Simple TTC Tips When You’re Ready to Have a Baby
For most families, deciding you’re ready for a baby is like a switch flipping–once you’re ready to try to conceive, you want it to happen quickly. And while there’s nothing any of us can do to guarantee a pregnancy, there are numerous trying to conceive (TTC) tips to help us improve the chances of getting […]
What To Buy a New Mom for Herself, Not for the Baby
Wondering what to buy a new mom for herself? Here’s a list of the best gifts for new moms--things she won’t ask for that are not for the baby!
International Wave of Light 2021: A Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Event
Every year around this time, as the seasons start to change and a chill tinges the air, I’m reminded of one of the most bittersweet events I attend all year: The International Wave of Light, a memorial part of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Why bittersweet? Well, the Wave of Light memorializes babies lost […]
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month 2021
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a month of remembrance that honors parents and families who have experienced miscarriage, chemical pregnancy, molar pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, embryo loss, termination for medical reasons (TFMR), stillbirth, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and other types of baby loss. First Published: October 15,2018… Last Updated: October 5, 2021 […]