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.
“The Unimaginable”: Navigating the Loss of a Child
If you were anything like me and millions of people, you spent your Fourth of July weekend watching Hamilton on Disney+. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are... Read More
5 Tips for Coping with Having Two Under Two
Two under two can seem like a daunting task to take on. If you’re expecting a baby with a toddler, trust us, you’re going to need this guide on how... Read More
This is Infertility
There was a time, not too long ago, when getting/staying pregnant would have never entered my mind. Fast forward through 18 months of trying and two miscarriages, and it’s now... Read More
Ideas to Have the Perfect Drive-By Baby Shower
It was no surprise to me that my friend Christina, a gynecologic oncologist, waited until she was nearly 20 weeks pregnant to tell me she was pregnant. But I let... Read More
What I Wish I’d Known About Dairy Free Breastfeeding
The moment you begin to wonder if you need to be a dairy free breastfeeding mom is pretty scary. Your baby is showing weird physical symptoms the suggest you may... Read More
How to Avoid the Gross Drink & Take a Pregnancy Glucose Test at Home
I’ve always struggled with keeping my blood sugar stable–naturally prone to hypoglycemia, it’s common for my blood sugar to spike, then drop way too low. So when it was time... Read More
How to Support Our Children Through Separation Anxiety
The first time my child cried as he realized I was leaving him at daycare was heartbreaking. He’d been there for a week and everything had been fine, but now... Read More
How to Cope with Miscarrying Twins
I can remember the exact moment I found out I was pregnant. A few days prior, I went to the doctor because I had this unusual pain in my stomach.... Read More
The Best Nursing Pajamas & Nightgowns 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... Read More
What You Need to Know to Succeed as an Exclusively Pumping Mom
Exclusive pumping is a hard journey, but it has many benefits. Here are 7 tips, + all you need to know about how to exclusively pump.... Read More