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…
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…
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Lessons Learned: What Experienced Parents Would Do Differently
After raising five beautiful children of my own and supporting hundreds of families through my 20+ years as a midwife, I've heard countless parents reflect on their journey with those…
Truth vs. Tales: Biggest First Trimester Misconceptions
Those first three months of pregnancy can be filled with so much excitement, anxiety, and—let's be honest—misinformation! As both a mama who's been through five pregnancies myself and a midwife…
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…