Sarah Creel, PhD

Sarah Creel, PhD, holds a PhD in English from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, BC. When she isn't editing, Sarah loves to read, travel, and host gatherings at the little cottage she shares with her partner, three cats, and one very silly dog. At Undefining Motherhood, Sarah brings new perspectives by shedding light on nontraditional ways of being a mother. In fact, one of her favorite things in life is being an aunt.

A Crisis of Faith: Pregnancy Termination for Medical Reasons

Disclaimer: This post contains topics and opinions that may evoke strong emotional responses. It talks about pregnancy, chromosomal abnormalities, and termination for medical reasons (TMFR). This is one mother’s story of how she made the heart-wrenching decision to terminate her pregnancy for medical reasons. Unless you choose the “I’m-not-watching-the-news-or-social-media-ever” route (a privileged position, yes, but […]

On Chromosomal Translocations: Advocating for your Special Needs Child

What do you do when you suspect your child carries a chromosomal translocation? When your child has special needs, developmental delays, and major health problems, many mothers are forced to ask, “How do I advocate for my child at the doctor?” When you’re stuck in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and you’re confident the […]

The Apathy of Fertility

Fertility apathy - it's becoming more and more common, especially among educated women. But as one PhD who has prioritized her career over children time and again says, maybe it's not apathy, after all. Maybe it's it's own form of motherhood. Maybe it's love.