I’m Mary Katherine Mason: mama to Roman and Evie, HG survivor, educator, writer, and parent to a child with food allergies.
When I’m not cleaning up poopsplosions, husky hair, and every vehicle ever made, I’m writing a dissertation on maternal nursing identity in eighteenth-century England.
As someone who struggled with pregnancy illness, nursing troubles, Hyperemesis, and postpartum anxiety, I believe representation matters. I rarely see my own experiences in motherhood represented online and in social media, and I suspect I’m not alone.
I hope to share my unique—and often embarrassing—experiences in pregnancy and motherhood in a way that's relatable - you're not alone either!
Mary Katherine Mason, regular guest author at Undefining Motherhood, gives us the inside scoop about what it’s really like to live with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). HG which is a rare pregnancy-related illness that has been likened to morning sickness’ monstrous (and much more dangerous) older brother. Previously an under-discussed ailment, moms were once told things […]
Thanksgiving may be over, but the holiday season is just starting. Chances are you will be attending or hosting several get-togethers and dinners for family and friends, and some may include children (or adults) with food allergies. As the parent of a child with food allergies, meals outside our home are a challenge. Obviously, most […]
