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.

What’s Going on at 6 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms and Impact

As someone who experienced the pitfalls of infertility firsthand, when I finally became pregnant, I found myself waiting for that moment when I would actually “feel” pregnant. Sure, I’d received positive results during my BETA tests and had begun to experience the gestational fatigue so many of us expectant mothers have come to know and […]

Best Water Tables for Toddlers 2026: 6 Mom-Tested Picks

The first water table I bought, I LOVED. Until a few months passed and honestly, I kinda hated it. Not because my son didn’t use it. To the contrary; he loved it. So much, in fact, that my laundry load got heavier and I ended up on my knees on the patio, using an old […]

Bottle Weaning: Your Comprehensive How-To Guide

Does the thought of bottle weaning your toddler make you want to crawl under the kitchen table and cry? If not, you’re doing well, and if so, you’re not alone.  Bottle weaning is particularly hard when your child is comforted by the bottle (especially at bed time). And it’s hard on mamas!  Bottle Weaning is […]

Which Fertility Supplements Can You Trust? Everything You Need to Know

As someone who frequently struggles with a bad case of medical anxiety directly related to taking prescription drugs, I’m continually searching for more natural ways to treat my various ailments or needs. That’s why when it came to treating my infertility, I started the search for whatever fertility supplements would help organically improve my chances […]

What is a Chemical Miscarriage? Signs & What to Expect

“Chemical pregnancy” and “chemical miscarriage” are among my least favorite words used to describe pregnancy loss. I take issue with a lot of the medical terms for miscarriage, but what’s maddening about “chemical pregnancy” is that the term makes it sound like the pregnancy was never real.  But a chemical pregnancy is a real pregnancy. […]

6 Tips for NICU Parents from a NICU Mama

The NICU can be an intimidating place, especially for those of us with little hospital experience. Even if you yourself have experience with hospitals, it can still be frightening because so much is on the line. Your newborn baby is hooked up to wires and tubes, possibly in an incubator, with little certainty about when […]

The Mental Load of Motherhood: How to Share It (and Carry Less)

Ah, the mental load of motherhood. The bane of many moms’ existences and words dads loathe to hear. And yet, despite that audible groan, there’s some unexpectedly good news. Research shows sharing the mental load actually makes relationships happier and healthier for both partners. Pretty cool, huh? Here’s what you need to know. Parents spend […]

Surviving Your NICU Baby

This is it…the moment you’ve been waiting for! Your baby is about to be born. You can’t wait to hold them in your arms just as soon as they take their first breath and stare lovingly into their eyes, feeling their soft warmth on your skin. Except it doesn’t happen that way. The baby is […]

Miscarriage or Period: How To Tell the Difference

You know that feeling when you’re trying to conceive–your period is due any day now, and you wipe and see blood. Maybe it’s heavier than usual, or it has bigger clots. Maybe the cramping feels stronger, or you’re a few days late and were really hoping for a positive pregnancy test. I’ve been there, friend, […]