Understanding Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
The journey of postpartum mental health is one that remains unnecessarily shrouded in silence and shame, despite affecting up to 1 in 5 new mothers. In this guide, I'll share…
Healing After Vaginal Tears or Episiotomy: A Gentle Recovery Guide
I've supported countless women through perineal healing after childbirth. Whether you're nursing tender stitches from a tear that happened during delivery or recovering from an episiotomy, please know this: your…
Week-by-Week Postpartum Recovery Timeline: A Mother’s Guide to Healing
As a mother of five and a midwife with over 20 years of experience, I've witnessed thousands of postpartum journeys. If there's one thing I've learned, it's that postpartum recovery…
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: A Midwife’s Guide
After bringing five beautiful children into this world and supporting hundreds of mothers through their postpartum journeys over my 20+ years as a midwife, I've witnessed firsthand how maternal mental…
C-Section Recovery: The Real Truth No One Tells You
From the incredible first cry to the challenging midnight feedings, your motherhood journey is uniquely yours—especially when it begins with a cesarean birth. After experiencing two C-sections myself and supporting…
Pregnancy Mood Swings? You’re Not Alone—Here’s What Helped Me Cope
The moment my fourth pregnancy test showed positive, I burst into tears of joy. Twenty minutes later, I snapped at my husband for loading the dishwasher "the wrong way." By…
Tired All the Time? Let’s Talk Early Pregnancy Fatigue & Real-Life Fixes
When that pregnancy test showed those two pink lines, you probably imagined the glow, the cute baby bump, and the exciting nursery planning. What you might not have anticipated was…
How I Conquered Morning Sickness (and You Can Too!)
Introduction If there's one thing that caught me off guard during my first pregnancy, it was the overwhelming wave of morning sickness. And despite the name, mine hit like clockwork…