I hate to admit it, but mom guilt is real. As much as I wish moms never felt guilty about their parenting styles or lives in general, that’s not the case. The reality is, you can ask just about any mom you know if they’ve ever felt guilty about something in motherhood and they will […]
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So, you’re a first time mom looking to connect with new moms? Trust me, you’re not alone! Motherhood can be isolating even when you have a loving partner and supportive friends. Us mamas need each other to survive! Especially when we’re in the newborn phase. I can’t tell you how many nights I’ve been up
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Let me guess…You’re a first time mom who hasn’t slept more than two consecutive hours, and you are starting to lose your mind a little bit? Welcome home, sis. Surviving the newborn stage is not easy! You spend hours, maybe DAYS, giving birth to your little one only to be shoveled off on your own
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Learning how to overcome body dysmorphia during pregnancy was one of the most challenging yet rewarding hurdles I have ever faced. Despite being someone who has consistently struggled with body image throughout their life, body dysmorphia during pregnancy wasn’t something I was prepared for. After seeing so many fit pregnant moms on TikTok and reading
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I hated my pregnant body until I had a baby bump. As someone who has struggled with body dysmorphia their whole life, I wasn’t surprised that pregnancy brought up a lot of unresolved issues around my body image, but that didn’t make it any more comfortable. Before I got pregnant, I was in pretty good
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After reading dozens of generic blogs, I decided it was my mission to help women learn how to overcome depression during pregnancy.
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My Dearest Salem Ophelia, No word or language can describe the love I have for you. Each night, I lay in bed feeling your small body trapped inside of mine. Our emotions intertwined: I am yours, and you are mine. With each touch, our bond grows stronger. This is us–Mother and Daughter. At night, I
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Burnout is a state of extreme physical, emotional and mental exhaustion often caused by prolonged periods of stress and overwork.
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Prenatal Depression is very real, and more normal than you might think. If you are experiencing antenatal depression, you are not alone.
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The Full Moon Party, held on the island of Koh Phangan in Thailand, is one of the world’s most famous beach parties.
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