When people talk about the demands of early motherhood, they usually focus on visible tasks such as feeding, diapering, soothing, cleaning, laundry, and appointments. What ...
Few phrases are as casually dismissive of new mothers’ experiences as “bouncing back.” Well-meaning people may say it because they believe it will encourage you ...
Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are distressing or traumatic events that happen to you before your 18th birthday. These can include physical or emotional abuse, ...
Transitioning into parenthood can be as complex and emotionally charged as deployment for military service members. The postpartum period brings significant physical, hormonal, and psychological ...
The media often depict giving birth as a universally joyous, life-affirming moment – but for many mothers, labor and delivery can also be frightening, dehumanizing, ...
