The Benefits of Patient Empowerment for African American Mothers

Aisha Stith is writing this article for her rockstar son, Chase, one of the most magnificent beings. And for everyone who has endured the trauma of delivering a child early. You see, Chase was born very early, at 30 weeks and 1 day. Aisha experienced both pregnancy and labor complications that reminded her of the […]

5 Tips for Coping with Pregnancy Anxiety After Miscarriage

Pregnancy after loss can be emotionally draining. Thanks to great mental healthcare, I developed a lot of coping mechanisms for making it through pregnancy after loss. Read my story & find my top 5 tips for coping with pregnancy anxiety.

Hyperemesis Stories: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at HG

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 […]

Postpartum Body: What No One Tells You

Most of us have strong feelings about our postpartum bodies. Some love them, more hate them, many are in awe of them. Above all, most of us can't believe how little we knew about what to expect.

A Crisis of Faith: Pregnancy Termination for Medical Reasons

Disclaimer: This post contains topics and opinions that may evoke strong emotional responses. It talks about pregnancy, chromosomal abnormalities, and termination for medical reasons (TMFR). This is one mother’s story of how she made the heart-wrenching decision to terminate her pregnancy for medical reasons. Unless you choose the “I’m-not-watching-the-news-or-social-media-ever” route (a privileged position, yes, but […]