Tag: pregnancy

Earth-shattering. Life-changing. Breath-taking (in the worst way possible). At just 24 years old I heard the words, "You have breast cancer." It was a...

Your health equals wealth. This fact rings true for people of all ages. However, some of us aren't so lucky in this department. Life...

First and foremost, I want to state that I am not a doctor, despite the extensive hours of Grey's Anatomy I have watched. This...

It wasn't until after my first baby was born that I heard of a 'physiologic birth'. I came to understand this birth process through...

How often do we hear polarizing views of motherhood? It's either portrayed as an incredibly tough challenge or an exclusively joyful experience? How many...

To start World Breastfeeding Week, I wanted to share my breastfeeding journey over the course of three pregnancies that gave me four precious children....

Going into my second pregnancy, I knew that postpartum mental health was a strong possibility for me during the fourth trimester. Having my first...

My journey to motherhood did not go as I expected it to. In August 2018, about a week before my husband and I were...

We all dream of a peaceful birth. One where we feel empowered, respected, and surrounded by only those we wish to be around. Unfortunately,...

An open letter to my last baby: I never thought I would be here, especially after the years of infertility, but here we are.  Time...