Women’s Health
Is It Normal to Not Be Happy After Giving Birth?
New parenthood is often depicted as being filled with snuggly days that are all spent happily falling in love with a newborn. While you might already feel a strong bond with your little one, the truth is that many women discover that being a new parent isn’t always as rosy as those images on diaper […]
Let’s Talk About Safe and Effective Pregnancy Acne Treatment
So, you survived puberty and made it through those pimple-filled teenage years–you probably thought your struggles with breakouts were a thing of the past, right? Well, I hate to break it to you, but when you decide to have a baby, you might find yourself running to the bathroom to see if there’s any leftover […]
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 […]
Which Fertility Supplements Can You Trust? Everything You Need to Know
As someone who frequently struggles with a bad case of medical anxiety directly related to taking prescription drugs, I’m continually searching for more natural ways to treat my various ailments or needs. That’s why when it came to treating my infertility, I started the search for whatever fertility supplements would help organically improve my chances […]
Pregnancy After Miscarriage: Vulnerability, Hope, and Anxiety
Pregnancy after miscarriage often produces anxiety. Find out what to expect trying to conceive & during pregnancy after miscarriage.
How to Find a Therapist & Which One is the “Right” One?
I don’t care how many times I hear or read the words “don’t be afraid to ask for help,” one thing is for certain–I will still have a hard time asking for help. In school, I was the kid who would struggle silently through my math homework instead of asking a teacher for assistance. When […]
It’s Time to Really Start Talking About Mental Health for Parents
“I’m burnt out and tired and sick of this shit,” a mom friend recently said to me. Just like me, she’s trying her absolute best to be a good parent in these strange, unorthodox times we’re living in. Preach, mama, preach. There are not many positives that have come from the relentless pandemic we’re living […]
Surrogate Mothers: The 6-Step Process to Carrying a Surrogate Pregnancy
Have you ever wondered about the process of using a surrogate to carry a baby? We mostly hear about it with celebrities, but it’s a very real-life thing, as those of us who have experienced recurrent miscarriage and infertility know. In this article, we welcome Petra Hollosi, a former IVF nurse who now works for […]