Musings

1. You somehow manage to function while you’re growing a literal human. Morning sickness, well-intentioned questions, strangers rubbing your belly, hormones, insomnia etc life must go on, but it’s...

    1. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed. If you feel like you’re drowning, you’re not doing anything wrong. It really is just that hard. It is totally normal to feel as though you’re overwhelmed by...

1. It may not come naturally You read all the books, went to all the pre-natal classes (including the optional breastfeeding one) and practiced with a doll. But your teensy inverted nipples, or gi...

Make ‘well fed’ your mantra The early days of motherhood are a lot. The fourth trimester is one of growth, change and syncing new rhythms with this new person in your life. You’re learning to sp...

Here’s to you mama We’re celebrating World Breastfeeding Week. And even if you don’t breastfeed, it’s well worth celebrating. We know that breastfeeding can mean different things to different pe...

Pregnancy sex can be a confusing new frontier for many couples. Your libido is all over the place thanks to fluctuating hormones, your partner may feel weird about doing the deed, and then there’s ...

Mama of four, Marina Franco shares her experience raising a three-year-old with Autism Spectrum Disorder. As any mother can attest, every kiddo is different. No two are alike. Each...

Is there anything like the bliss of cuddling a brand-new baby? It almost makes you forget about the 36 hours of labor and tender lady parts. Almost. Even with the smoothest of deliveries, there’s ...

Congratulations, mama! You’re pregnant. (*Cue champagne cork). Now what? You’re likely feeling a rush of emotions (and hormones). There are books to read, baby registries to make, showers to plan....