Self Care and Motherhood: More than a Quick Fix

Self care, it’s a big buzzword right now in the mom world, but what does it actually mean? Images usually paired with this word tend to include: bubble baths, painting your nails, shopping, a girls night out, but what is the reality of these images? They all look fun and inviting on the surface, they …

Spill The Tea, Mama: D-MER

D-MER. Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex. No one knows about it. I had never heard of it till it happened to me. So let’s talk about it. D-MER as defined by d-mer.org is as follows. “Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex is a condition affecting lactating women that is characterized by an abrupt dysphoria, or negative emotions, that …

5 Early Postpartum Tips No One Else Will Give You

“Spill the tea, Mama” is an ongoing mini series I’ve created where we dive into the less than glamorous details of motherhood that the public likes to ignore. When I was a new mom (who am I kidding, I still am) but in those early days, weeks, and months, of new motherhood, I remember feeling …

My 7 Favorite Books For Pregnancy – Babyhood

The books I’ve read this past year look pretty different than my usual repertoire. As I’ve prepared to have a baby, gotten pregnant, given birth, and navigate raising my daughter, these have been my favorite helpers. Here’s why you should read them too! 1. Women Who Run With the Wolves - Get in touch with …

10 Things I Wish People Knew About HG

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is not the same as morning sickness. It’s not even just “worse” or “really bad” morning sickness. HG can cause multisystem organ damage, pregnancy loss, psychological disorders, weight loss of >5% body weight, cachexia, debility, sarcopenia, osteopenia, and financial strain. Please don’t compare the two. 2. It’s not in my head. There are …

PTSD in the Time of COVID-19

I’ve decided to collect my scars like precious stones. Gather up the healing lacerations on my mind and skin like jewels and create myself a crown. One that I’ll wear with my head held high. One where I can point to each pearl, each shimmering abalone, each piece of red coral and remember what treasures …