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.

14 Weird Things That Happen During Pregnancy That No One Told You

The first moment I experienced lightning crotch (more on that soon), I nearly fell to the floor in pain. I was changing pants sometime during my second trimester, and boom–it was like an electric shock hit the left side of my vagina. Honestly, I had NO clue what was going on down there, and it […]

We Need To Talk About Sperm Health & Its Role In Fertility

When I was in college, the National Council on Folic Acid (yes, that’s a real thing) started a major campaign on university campuses. The goal? To get young women to start folic acid supplementation well before they were interested in trying to conceive.  This campaign was specifically geared toward reducing neural tube defects in babies, […]

How to Make Sperm Stronger for Pregnancy (Practical, Evidence-Based Tips)

Sperm health plays a crucial role in a couple’s ability to conceive, and there are things we can do to improve it. So if you’re wondering how to make sperm stronger for pregnancy, you’re in the right place, friend.  But first and foremost, I want to be clear about one thing: trying to conceive isn’t […]

The Ultimate Breast Milk Storage Solutions (New Moms Need To Know!)

Storing and organizing breast milk in the freezer can be a challenging task, and it’s not an extra headache new moms need! But if you plan to breastfeed while working or taking time away from baby, then having a reliable and efficient freezer storage solution is essential.   In this article, I’m sharing my personal experience […]

How to Build a Postpartum Recovery Kit

Making the lists and checking them twice, but not in a holiday way? Expecting parents have so many lists to check off and bags to pack, and I’m here to encourage you to include this really important one: a postpartum care kit. When I was pregnant with Jack, all my friends from college were having […]

Best Ovulation Tests (and How to Use Them!)

This may come as a shock to some, but getting pregnant involves more than just doing the deed without a condom. It takes a delicate dance of timing, hormone levels, and just the right amount of sperm to make magic happen. That’s why so many people rely on the best ovulation tests on the market […]

We’ve Been Getting Postpartum Compression All Wrong. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Postpartum compression garments can be a great way to support your recovering body after birth by pushing your abdominal muscles back together, reducing swelling, and even increasing comfort. But many of the postpartum belly wraps people rave about actually do more harm than good. Why? They push your muscles downward, putting pressure on your pelvic […]