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.
Period or Implantation Bleeding? It’s Time to Break Down the Difference!
As someone who went through IVF to conceive, I think I speak for the vast majority of individuals struggling with infertility when I say that the wait for answers about a pregnancy test can be one of the most challenging experiences ever. Whether you’ve undergone an IUI, donor egg transfer, or traditional IVF cycle, you’re […]
Five Tips for Surviving the 4 Month Sleep Regression Monster
Are you sitting down? I hope so because I’m about to give you a vital piece of tough-love parenting advice you need to hear… Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out–you don’t. So sorry! That’s right, folks. No matter how well you stick to a schedule, how many books you read, or […]
The 5 Best Maternity Underwear Options of 2021
I’m the kind of girl who loves any excuse to buy some new clothes. Whether it’s a family vacation or a nice dinner out, I’m bound to come up with some ill-conceived reason why nothing currently in my closet will work. Imagine my delight when I got pregnant and discovered that not only would I […]
Reclaim Your Power to Poop with Pregnancy Constipation Remedies!
Whether you’re 6 weeks pregnant or heading into your final trimester, carrying a baby comes with a vast collection of, well, not so glamorous side effects. From hyperemesis to lightning crotch, most women experience at least one or two pregnancy symptoms that are less than enjoyable. Constipation while pregnant, for example, can be one of […]
The 12 Best Educational Apps for Kids
While the thought of only allowing our children to play with adorable Montessori toys for babies and kids is nice, the reality of the situation is that they’re probably bound to end up on a phone or tablet at some point. I’m a prime example. Before I had kids, you know back when I was […]
Tips and Tricks to Help with Postpartum Incontinence
A few weeks ago, I was watching a video by the hilarious Laura Clery. In it, she discusses all the random things you hear pregnant women bring up in conversation while carrying their babies. While she covers a range of wild topics, such as nipple pain, lightning crotch, and figuring out how to choose a […]
What Does Fertile Window MEAN?! 8 Questions About Fertility Answered
Do you ever have those moments where you start to really think about a phrase or idea that you’ve heard before, and you suddenly realize you have no idea what it means? More so, you’re clueless about how this particular sentiment relates to your unique situation. Take the phrase “fertility window,” for example. Many of […]
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 […]