Sarah Creel, PhD, is the editor of Undefining Motherhood, and Director of the Research Communication Certificate in the Graduate School at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Sarah loves to be with her family (including eight nieces and nephews!), friends, boyfriend, and animals (she has two cats and one weird dog. Wait, who is she kidding? They are all weird). At Undefining Motherhood, Sarah brings new perspectives by shedding light on nontraditional ways of being a mother.
What Is Free Play, And Why Is It Essential For My Child?
To ensure our kids are getting the kind of play they need, we need to understand a term that has become so common. What is free play? Learn how it helps kids develop & strengthens your bond with them.
10 Tips to Help Alleviate Your Postpartum Poop Anxiety
So, you just spent hours figuring out when to go to the hospital for labor; you got there and birthed your beautiful baby; and now you’re postpartum! Congrats, mama! You did a HUGE and amazing thing, and we’re SUPER proud of you. When postpartum mamas finally get home with their tiny new bundle, most of […]
21 Fun and Easy Kids Valentine Party Ideas
Valentine’s day is upon us, and for those of us who procrastinate (or who are just really busy), it’s JUST ABOUT TIME TO PANIC. But, fret ye not, mamas of elementary and preschool aged kids! We have you covered. We’re talking EASY kids Valentine party ideas. We’ve got tons of kids Valentine games (for preschoolers […]
Personal Missed Miscarriage Stories From Women Who Have Been There
When people think about miscarriage (if they take the time to think about it at all), most imagine bleeding. But did you know it’s possible to lose a pregnancy and not know it because your body doesn’t recognize the loss? Missed miscarriage stories are so important for loss moms going through the heartbreaking experience of […]
Why Being an Aunt Might be the Most Important Job I’ll Ever Have
If you know me on this site, you know me as the childfree editor of Undefining Motherhood. That sounds like an oxymoron, but stay with me. I may experience what I call “fertility apathy,” but I’m also a diehard champion of moms and kids everywhere. Just because I’m not a mom in the traditional sense […]
Pandemic Activities for Babies
Stuck looking for good sensory activities for babies while stuck at home? We've got you covered with educational ideas that will entertain parents too!
Why Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality Make Patient Empowerment Essential for Black Mothers
Have you ever been in a medical situation where you wish you’d known how to advocate for yourself? Speak up? Be heard? This is why patient empowerment is so important. As women, many of us have stories we could tell about moments when we wished we’d spoken up for ourselves in doctor’s offices and in […]
Rachel’s Pandemic Birth Story
I hate being pregnant. I had my first child at age 33 via labor induction, which ultimately led to 22 hours of labor, 2 of which were spent pushing, only to end up with a late night emergency cesarean section. I only knew the birthing process to be long, painful, and at great cost to […]