Pregnancy

Disclaimer: While the writer does hold a perinatal mental health certification and is a licensed therapist, this is informational and is not to be taken as medical advice. As always, talk to your health care provider. I’ve heard it more times than I can count, “I don’t have postpartum.” The reasons are varied: Maybe she thinks it's not that bad, or depression and anxiety are not something that is discussed in her family or her culture. Maybe there is a fear that she will be labeled, or that it's just hormones or that she's the only one who feels this way.  It seems we (women/society) have been conditioned to think pregnancy and mothering should always be sunshine and flowers and pure...

Podcasts to Get You Through the Infertility Struggle Infertility can be all-consuming for the person experiencing it. The ups and downs can be isolating. Friends and family, if you've even shared with them, just don't understand. This is when an online community or source of information can be helpful; however, getting, real, factual information online can be hit or miss. Podcasts are a great way to get factual, helpful, and sometimes, funny information related to infertility. The great thing about a podcast is that you can listen anywhere and no one has to know what you're listening to. These podcasts are either about, or that touch on, infertility in different ways. Podcasts usually have something for everyone. When dealing with...

For Mother’s Day this year, I asked for a membership to my local CrossFit. I loved this type of workout during college and grad school, and I needed the push of a coach in a class setting to provide the structure and discipline of working out. You see, after my first two kids, I completely neglected my physical fitness. I ate whatever I felt like, and never exercised, and I don’t think it’s any coincidence that my mental health was at its worst when my physical health was low on my priority list. I tackled my mental health first and when that was improved, I made it my mission to get physically fit. From May to October of this year, I...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Resilient Chiropractic. Dr. Amanda Engels and Dr. Debrah O’Hara at Resilient Chiropractic have made it their life’s mission to create happier, healthier people. They have shared before about why you should consider a chiropractor for your kids but we are excited to learn why you should consider a chiropractor during your pregnancy. 5 Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy There are many benefits of being under chiropractic care, especially during pregnancy. However, pregnancy looks different for everyone! For some, pregnancy is a magical and blissful walk in the park. For others, it’s the complete opposite. Some mommas experience an empowering birth, while others find themselves enduring unexpected hurdles. Whether your birth plan is for an...

I prayed tirelessly and tried for almost two years to get pregnant with my second child, my daughter, Camille. Imagine my surprise when those two pink lines appeared when she was only five months old! I laughed and conveyed so many emotions to my husband as I told him the news. This baby was such a shock, and I was excited! But I was also anxious, overwhelmed, nervous, and unprepared. “Two cribs, two babies, I need a double stroller, I need a bigger house, will I ever sleep again?” The list of worries filled my mind along with the joy that filled my heart. We decided to tell our family and friends early in the pregnancy by putting our tiny Camille...