What Parents Can Expect in Surrogacy and How to Build an Early Bond
What Parents Can Expect in Surrogacy and How to Build an Early Bond So much of our cultural understanding around early bonding with a child comes from film and TV, watching characters speaking to pregnant bellies and playing them music. Parents expecting via surrogacy often worry that they won’t be able to experience this. […]
5 Positive Psychology Tools That Actually Help Postpartum Overwhelm
You’re three weeks postpartum. It’s 2 a.m. The baby won’t latch, won’t stop crying, and your brain is running a loop that sounds something like: What if I’m not doing this right? What if something is seriously wrong? What if I’m already ruining them? The spiral begins. As a mom of two with […]
Varicose Veins During & After Pregnancy
Varicose Veins During and After Pregnancy: Here’s what to look for, plus causes and treatment options. While pregnancy brings about many beautiful changes, it also puts immense stress on the body, often resulting in permanent changes. While women’s bodies are often able to heal after six months to a year after childbirth, there are […]
Pregnancy After 40 and Perimenopause
When does periomenopause actually begin? We asked Prudence Hall, M.D., a gynecologist and pioneer in regenerative medicine, who is effectively closing the gap between traditional care and holistic hormonal health, her opinion on periomenopause and what signs to look out for. Plus, what you can do to support yourself. As women are having children […]
Understanding Pelvic Health and Pelvic Organ Prolapse Before, During, and After Childbirth
Pelvic health is an important but often overlooked component of women’s health, particularly before and after childbirth. Pelvic organ prolapse is a common and frequent condition in the population of the United States, roughly affecting half of all women to some degree. How does pregnancy and childbirth influence pelvic floor health? While […]
The Emotional Side of Mom Rage: Why Nervous System Regulation is the Missing Tool in Modern Parenting
The Hidden Truth About “Mom Rage” If you’re a parent of a little one, you’ve probably had moments where the smallest thing — spilled milk, nonstop whining, a partner’s forgotten chore — suddenly unleashes a tidal wave of anger. It can feel shocking, even shameful. You love your child more than anything, yet in […]