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.

20 Postpartum Recovery Kit Must Haves to Ease Recovery

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, […]

18 Best Baby Sleepers of 2024

We’ve been there, friend, and we know good and well how important sleep is when you have a new baby. (Sleep, what sleep?) There is absolutely nothing we want more than a soundly sleeping baby, cozy in the crib, letting us get some good, restful shut-eye. A big part of achieving that goal means getting […]

International Wave of Light 2023: A Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Event

As the seasons shift and a chill graces the air, October brings me back to one of the most bittersweet moments of the year: the International Wave of Light. This ceremony is an integral part of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and it holds a sacred space in my heart and in our community. […]

15 Best Pregnancy Leggings of 2023

Let’s talk about maternity leggings, or as I call them, “my very best friends during pregnancy.” And trust me, they’re going to be yours, too. All my friends call me the legging queen, and for good reason. I subscribe to the notion that leggings are pants, and when you’re pregnant, they’re kind of life. The […]

Cute Pregnancy Outfits: Where to Buy Affordable Maternity Clothes + Must-Haves

As if it’s not enough that you’re literally growing another human being, dealing with morning sickness, etc…now that you’re pregnant, you also have to DRESS the body that’s housing that growing human. When you’re already budgeting for a new baby, there’s no need to worry about how to find inexpensive maternity clothes that fit into […]

Natural Ways to Reduce Bloat During Pregnancy

The past few months you’ve been eating for two (we’ve been there, mama!) and lately you’ve felt unpleasant stomach cramping. The guilty culprit could be bloating.  Bloating during pregnancy is completely normal. It’s one of those “charming” weird pregnancy symptoms, including belching and passing gas, that will likely last throughout your pregnancy. Why? Turns out, […]

8 Postpartum Leggings Moms Can’t Stop Raving About

Imagine this, mama. You have a baby, you’re sore and swollen, and you have to zip up a pair of jeans. I’ve already lost you? Great, me too. Because when you’re postpartum, it’s all about leggings, friend. And as a mama who practically lives in leggings (our editor calls me the legging queen), I can […]

Support After Stillbirth: What Not to Say & What TO Say

There are a lot of things I want to say in regards to how to give support after a stillbirth. Let’s say you heard the tragic news that someone you care for is going through an unimaginable loss and you want to do something for them; you want to support them.  But you want to […]

Reclaim Your Power to Poop with Pregnancy Constipation Remedies!

Whether you’re 6 weeks pregnant or heading into your final trimester, carrying a baby comes with a vast collection of, well, not so glamorous side effects.  From hyperemesis to lightning crotch, most women experience at least one or two pregnancy symptoms that are less than enjoyable.  Constipation while pregnant, for example, can be one of […]