Tag: childbirth
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Will I really poop during childbirth?
When I was pregnant with my first son, I was immediately anxious about four things related to childbirth: Not to be so dramatic about it, but I know I’m not the only one that ranked that particular concern so high… Here’s the fact – sh*t happens – literally. There isn’t much data on the subject,…
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“How will I know I am in labor?”
It was near the middle of the night in a hotel room when I asked my sister-in-law this question. We were on a mini-vacation together, a mother’s day gift from our husbands. I was due with my second child in a few weeks and uncomfortably shifting my big belly over to my other side to…
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It takes a village to raise a child. Well, where is this village?
A little background… When Ashleigh approached Ellen and me to collaborate on a postpartum solution, I was unaware of the immense challenges faced by mothers on a daily basis. I haven’t experienced motherhood firsthand (yet!), so my understanding of the postpartum period was limited to stories shared by friends, family members, and my own mother.…
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How I bungled being a first-time auntie.
Aunts are important for a child, but also for the mom.
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Redefining Parenthood: Auntie’s Journey in a Shared Village
The lack of support for new parents leads some to wonder if there is more to learn from other cultures outside of the US.
The Auntie Collab, Inc 