I feel like I’m going to vomit. My friend who runs marathons told me, “When you feel like you’re going to throw up, keep pushing for three or four more minutes. It will increase your stamina,” so I...
The Longterm Effects of Childbirth No One Told Me About
What are the longterm impacts that come from discharging an infant out of your uterus? To be fair, they aren’t all bad.
Dear Nordstrom, I Think You're Confused
The first image that popped up when I searched the word “maternity” in your search bar threw up some red flags.
Obstetrics' Dark Underbelly: Electronic Fetal Monitoring in Labor Fails to Help
While inconvenient to the hospital system, I encourage all expectant mothers to consider refusing constant monitoring and to request intermittent monitoring instead.
Just So You Know: Pregnancy Brain Is a Real, (And Permanent) Thing
If you've been pregnant, you've probably experienced, "pregnancy brain." This results in mindless moments and memory lapses you might not have had a problem with before.
A Realistic Timeline Examining the Importance of Ample Maternity Leave
The first few weeks after a baby is born are as chaotic as they are precious. But for many families, the worries about job security and financial stability overshadow those early days.
So You've Been Told You're Having a Giant Baby
So, you went to the ultrasound, laid on the table and gasped when the tech estimated you’d be having a baby in the nine-pound range. It's going to be ok.
Questioning Taboos: A Pregnant Economist Walks Into a Bar
If there's one question that should teach you to stop googling for parenting advice, it's "Can I drink while pregnant?"
What Breastfeeding Moms Should Know Before Smoking Pot
Many states have legalized marijuana and its use among pregnant women is making headlines. What happens when those women decide to breastfeed?
The Pregnancy Symptom That Rattled Me Most
I’m plagued by another pregnancy symptom that I never experienced before, but that I’ve learned is quite common: nightmares.
If We Talked to Everyone the Way We Talk to Expectant Mothers
Since when did it become OK to greet good news with predictions of doom?
The Unexpected: Grieving the Loss of a Surprise Pregnancy
When I fantasized about leaving New York City, three things shone brightest on my mental wish list. Most obviously, a garbage disposal. You never realize how useful they are until you’re not allowe...
I Let My Children Watch Me Give Birth
When they were three and five years old, my daughters watched me labor and give birth to their baby sister. On purpose.
If blog posts are any indicator, the list of ways to offend a fellow mom is growing faster than the belly I have no business asking about.
Why My Husband and I Aren't Having More Children
We love our children. We are content with the two kids we have. We are two and through, and here’s why.
Starving for Two: When Pregnancy and Eating Disorders Collide
Anorexia doesn't take a break simply because creeping numbers on the scale mean sustaining a life besides your own.
The Hazy Days of the Baby Blues
When I had my first baby, my doctor told me it had been a storybook delivery. All things considered, the entire pregnancy was as good as it gets. I got pregnant right away, carried the baby without...
A View From the End of Maternity Leave
Five months after having a baby, the return to work is a return to the semblance of who you once were. Except you're not.
When Inspiration Strikes, It's Time to Have a Baby
Fighting baby fever becomes almost impossible once a fresh little bundle enters your friend circle.
10 Weird Things All New Moms Worry About
There are two things that are certain once you become a parent: dirty diapers and a whole lot of worrying. Luckily, it's easy to look back and laugh.
5 Ways to Help Her Hide That Pregnancy From Her Drunk Friends
Your formerly boozy train wreck of a significant other is pregnant. So how's she going to keep it from her girlfriends for awhile? With your help.
Holding On Until I Feel Whole Again
When postpartum depression and anxiety bring you to your knees, how do you decide if you want to have another child, or if it's time to let go of a dream?
What I never expected was how becoming a mom would heal me, repair my soul, and make me stronger than ever before.
What I Want to Say When Friends Announce Their Pregnancy
The news of a pregnancy is obviously exciting, but when you're in the thick of the parenting game, it's hard to hold back the overwhelming truths.