Tag: postpartum
What Happens When You Experience Gender Disappointment?
I know I'm not the only mom in the universe who is a self-diagnosed control freak. If I were to wager a bet, I...
Baby Weight and the Aftermath: Keep Your Thoughts About My Body...
Baby weight is not the easiest thing to get rid of, no matter your health regime. Just know, it is NEVER appropriate to ask...
Getting Your Sexy Back, Postpartum: A Mom and Baby Workout You...
Is getting your sexy back after having a baby possible? I remember being tired all the time. I barely had time to bathe, never...
“Pee” Is for Postpartum – 3 Reasons Why Your Bladder Is...
When my baby was one week old, a friend sent me a meme of a woman gifting another woman a goodie bag full of...
When Mommy’s Worries Get Too Big: Postpartum Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Parenting is stressful. Being anxious is normal. But what happens when it’s something more?
Shortly after my first child was born, I became convinced that...
The Forgotten New Mom – How America Is Failing Its Mothers
Generations of women have carried the burden of pregnancy and silently endured the trauma of childbirth. Books have been written about how much nature...
Myths About Postpartum Illnesses From Moms Who Have Been There
When a celebrity gives birth, we are often bombarded with photos of the mother beaming the widest of smiles and lovingly gazing into the...
Postpartum Depression on the Small Screen
As a survivor of postpartum depression, I’m always curious when I hear that a television show will have a storyline about the illness. A...
A Guide to Postpartum Resources in Westchester County
There is so much planning and anticipation before a new baby arrives. What happens afterward is a whole different story! Through sleepless nights, feeding...
Judgement-Free Classes: The Parent Collective
The Parent Collective (TPC) offers a new style of judgment-free prenatal and parenting classes, where evidence-based information is delivered in an open discussion format,...