Maternal: Notes on Modern Motherhood
"Packing" Your Fourth Trimester Bag
Expecting moms hear A LOT about packing their hospital bag, especially if they’re nearing the third trimester. But moms-to-be should also prepare their fourth trimester "bag" of tricks: self-care tips like having mental health plan, setting boundaries, delegating tasks, and relying on make-ahead freezer meals or takeout.
Memos from Moms: Cassie Shortsleeve, Health Journalist + Founder, Dear Sunday
Q & A with Cassie Shortsleeve, health reporter and founder of Dear Sunday, which publishes e-guides for helping new moms through the hard parts of pregnancy, postpartum, + motherhood.
Becoming a Mother: There's a Word for That ... What Matrescence Is, and Why It's So Profound
Becoming a mother changes you physically, emotionally, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. And yet, we don't hear a whole lot about this process, called "matrescence." Here, we unpack this very real and profound developmental period, with help from the experts.
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS): What Are They and How Do I Know If I Have One?
Photo: Gabrielle Henderson
Our Co-Founder Jenny Desaulniers, Psy.D. breaks down Baby Blues and PMADS, providing facts and definitions, signs and symptoms, risk factors, stigma, and treatment options to help you navigate your perinatal mental health and better communicate vital information with your healthcare providers.