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.
Depleted Mother Syndrome: Do You Have a Case of “Mom Burnout”?
In the early days of having two children under two years old, I seriously didn’t know how I was going to handle it. One of my babies was always crying, and everyone in my home seemed to need me at the exact same time. I wish I’d known then that there’s actually a scientific term […]
Understanding the Blended Family: What Does it Take to Be an Amazing Step-Parent?
My stepdad is one of the most incredible people I’ve ever known. I often wonder how he could throw himself into his new role as a step-parent to a young toddler (me!) so willingly and lovingly. Taking on the parenting role for someone else’s child is no simple burden to bear. In my case, I […]
Our Top 30+ Pregnancy-Safe Skincare Products for Expecting Moms
Do you know that “pregnancy glow” many people rave about? We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but that’s not something that happens to everyone. Achieving a magical, mythical radiance while expecting isn’t as simple as you might think, nor is finding pregnancy-safe skincare you can trust. There are many things to keep […]
Dressing Your Bump: Creating a Stylish Plus-Size Pregnancy Wardrobe
Listen, I know many people love shopping, but buying new clothes can be annoying and stressful, especially when dressing a quickly growing baby bump! As if finding the right items for your belly wasn’t challenging enough, finding stylish options for a plus-size pregnancy wardrobe can feel even more difficult! Society makes living in a plus-size […]
Nursing Newborns On the Go: Using Baby Carriers for Breastfeeding
We know you’re here to learn about using baby carriers for breastfeeding, but first let’s look at some stats! Did you know newborns’ average breastfeeding session lasts 20-30 minutes? And per the CDC, most infants nurse 8-12 times daily? Now, let’s do some math: If your baby nurses for 30 minutes, 10 times a day, […]
The Best Prenatal Vitamins for Pregnancy in 2023
Do you remember when you were a kid and the extent of your vitamin regimen involved a chalky chewable that resembled a cartoon caveman from the 1960s? Unfortunately, choosing your prenatals isn’t as easy as popping your morning Flintstone vitamins. So how do you choose the best prenatal vitamins for pregnancy and trying to conceive? […]
What to do with Breast Milk Instead of Dumping it: 22 Awesome Ideas
Have I ever mentioned how insane I was about my breast milk? I’m sure you’ll agree that hard-earned breast milk is the equivalent of liquid gold, and I treated it as such. I was that person who was bound and determined to use every last drop for SOMETHING and would quite literally cry over spilled […]
Sick While Expecting? Try These Safe Cold Medications for Pregnancy
Sometimes, we forget that “normal sick” is still a thing during pregnancy…at least I did! I was so focused on things like early pregnancy signs and basic morning sickness symptoms that I was slightly taken aback when I got a run-of-the-mill sinus infection. Let’s remember, though, just because we’re dealing with these like morning sickness, […]