Mind
What I’ve Learned as a Therapist Supporting Queer Families in the Parenting Journey
A personal reflection on the emotional and relational preparation LGBTQ+ couples often undertake before becoming parents, and how therapy can be a powerful space to navigate hopes, fears, and the pressures of doing it differently.
Guilt Has Always Been Part of My Motherhood Experience (And That’s Normal)
A mother explores how every stage of motherhood has challenged her to be kinder to herself.
An Unexpected Bond Helped Me Survive Pregnancy in the Pandemic
One psychiatrist shares her journey through pregnancy as she navigates professional boundaries when she finds support in one of her patients.
How I Coped with PTSD After Birth Trauma
Childbirth can be an extremely traumatic experience, leaving you with PTSD or lingering anxiety. Here’s how to cope with these feelings.
I Wasn’t Ready to Become a Mother Again—And That’s Okay
A mom explores struggling to connect to her second pregnancy.
Can We Please Stop Pretending Motherhood is Perfect—When It’s Not?
Moms carry the weight of the world on their shoulders, and it’s hard to act like everything is perfect. This mom gets real about perfection.
Can You Completely Prevent PPD or PPA? An Expert Weighs In.
On top of caring for your newborn, you may have postpartum depression and anxiety. Many mothers wonder if you can prevent it. Well, can you?
Three Little Words Impacted My Breastfeeding Journey—But I Proved Them All Wrong
In those first few days (or weeks), many nursing moms wonder: Why is breastfeeding so hard? Here, a mom shares her journey.
8 Badass Celebrity Moms Share Their Breastfeeding Journeys
Discover the personal breastfeeding stories of celebrity moms like Serena Williams and Khloe Kardashian, who are helping normalize this aspect of motherhood.
Breastfeeding Made Me Feel Comfortable in My Body for the First Time
One mother explores her relationship with breastfeeding and body image, and how nursing her two children has improved her confidence.