S1 EP3: “When Are You Going to Have a Baby?” & Other Questions We Don’t Ask Men
For centuries, women have felt pressure to have a baby. Most adult women who don’t have children by their mid-late twenties have found themselves at parties, holidays, or family dinners where someone comments on their “biological clock” or asks that inevitable question–”When are you going to have a baby?” In this episode, we dive deep […]S1 EP2: What Is a Mother?
What is a mother, really? There are so many different parenting types, books, and ideologies that tell us the definition of a good mother–or even a mother at all. After 15 years studying motherhood and 9 years as a mother myself, I have a very different perspective than most–and it’s the most empowering definition of […]S1 EP1: I Needed My Voice Back, and So Do All Moms
Was your journey to motherhood harder than you thought it’d be? There are so many voices telling us how to be and become mothers, and for me, those voices set me up for feelings of failure when nothing went the way I planned. Here’s the story of my fertility and recurrent miscarriage journey – and […]Welcome To Undefining Motherhood
Katy Huie Harrison, PhD( Author )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 […]
10 Simple TTC Tips to Make Conception Less Stressful
So you’re trying to conceive quickly, and the internet is abuzz with so many crazy ideas and information about what to do that you don’t even know who to trust. No worries, friend. You’ve found the right place. We’ve lived it, researched it, and supported others through their trying to conceive (TTC) journeys, and we’re […]
Car Seat Rental for Travel: When It’s Worth It (and When It’s Not)
You know that moment when you’re standing at the rental car counter, sleep-deprived and clutching a baby, and the clerk asks if you’d like to add a car seat for $14 a day? And there’s a small, exhausted voice in your head whispering, yes, please, anything, just let me close my eyes for ten seconds? […]
Perineal Massage Step-By-Step Guide (+ Best Oil & Tools)
Perineal massage can be done easily (in just 5 minutes per day) during the weeks leading up to birth. In this guide, we’ll tell you how to do it step by step, what positions are most comfortable, which oils to use (and why!), and which tools are best. Perineal Massage Positions: How to Reach There […]
How to Track Ovulation: Determining the Best Method for Your Body & Budget
Want to boost your conception odds? Mastering ovulation tracking is a powerful step toward pregnancy and a deeper understanding of your reproductive health because it helps you to understand your fertile days each month.