Kristen Bergeron is a freelance writer from Florida. In addition to writing, she is a wife, mother of two beautiful girls, Hadley and Scarlett, and a part-time photographer. After overcoming infertility and having two successful IVF cycles, she’s made it a personal goal to help educate men and women on the realities of fertility struggles. She is passionate about supporting fellow women who are trying to navigate the complicated world of conception, pregnancy, and learning to be the best mothers we can be.
Tips for Dealing with Morning Sickness During Pregnancy
Ahh, morning sickness, the bane of many expectant mothers’ existences. While we envision pregnancy as a time of baby bumps, showers, and cute maternity clothes, we often forget that continual vomiting can also be par for the course. Even more shocking is how quickly the inability to keep food down seems to start. I swear […]
True or False: You Can Get a False Negative Pregnancy Test
You have a gut feeling, missed your period, and swear you’re experiencing one-week pregnancy symptoms, so your first instinct is probably to take a home pregnancy test. You get up early one morning, pee on a stick, and are shocked to find the test is negative. While we’d like to think any medical technology is […]
From TTC to BFP: Your Guide to Fertility Acronyms
Jump onto any infertility message board, Facebook page, or website, and you’re bound to find a plethora of helpful information. However, before you can fully appreciate that info, you’ll have to figure out how to decipher all the fertility acronyms so you can actually read it. Anyone who navigates “Conception Highway” for a certain period […]
The Ultimate Guide to Unique Baby Shower Ideas: Over 25 Tips for Hosting!
Celebrating expecting parents with a baby shower is a time-honored tradition. The ins and outs of those baby showers, however, have changed over the years. Gone are the days when baby shower ideas mainly consisted of fruit punch and Jordan almonds. Gone are the days when showers were women only, too! Modern baby showers have […]
Choosing the Best Maternity Jeans for Your Body
Before I got pregnant, I envisioned maternity style as an array of extra-large tops and drawstring pants. But I felt like a kid in a candy store when I realized how many great options are available to pregnant people now! Take maternity jeans, for instance. From skinny jeans to wide-leg styles, I was astounded by […]
Celebrating Life and Loss with a Rainbow Baby Tattoo
Struggling through the hardships of miscarriage and stillbirth can feel like a never-ending hurricane of emotions. But when you finally overcome these battles, delivering a child can be the ray of colorful light you’ve dreamt about. The joy of experiencing parenthood can leave new parents searching for ways to celebrate their miracle babies and the […]
Waiting to Take a Pregnancy Test? Learn What to Do During TWW
From the foods you can eat to the exercises you can try, figuring out what to do during TWW (two week wait) can weigh heavily on a hopeful parent’s mind. No matter how you’re trying to conceive, from tracking ovulation to using donor eggs, the two week wait is a pivotal part of the process. […]
Choosing the Right Nursing Bras for Your Body
When you get pregnant, you pretty much understand that you’ll be shelling out some cash for new clothes to fit your expanding (yay!) body. For example, we all know the day will come when you start wondering when you need to buy maternity clothes? However, many of us forget that if you’re planning on breastfeeding, […]