Pregnancy + Postpartum

I've been pregnant three times. And each time those two little pink lines popped up, I had about five and a half minutes before I started obsessing over whether baby was a boy or a girl. I needed to know...

You're Invited #AtlMBBloom19 Who :: Atlanta area mothers (you do not have to be expecting to attend!) What :: An afternoon of socialization, delicious food, educational resources, giveaways and swag, and connecting  with local resources and baby/mom focused businesses. Where :: Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool...

There is not one "right way" to have a baby. Some people decide to have babies at home, others a hospital, and now in Atlanta, you have the option of having a baby at a birth center. Keep in mind...

Bloom :: An Event for New and Expecting Moms #AtlMBBloom18 Who :: Atlanta area mothers (you do not have to be expecting to attend!) What :: An afternoon of socialization, delicious food, educational resources, giveaways and swag, and connecting  with local resources and baby/mom...

Becoming a new mom can be an amazing experience. Many welcome new moms to motherhood but no one discusses the postpartum pits. People may mention the sleepless nights and the dirty diapers but fail to mention the long list...

When I became pregnant with my oldest (almost twenty-years ago, gulp) I was still a baby myself! I took a home pregnancy test but didn’t believe the results. Can you say “naïve?” When I went to my OB appointment, I...

When someone passes away, we have rituals we do. What these rituals look like varies across geographical locations, cultures, and religions. For many of us, it looks something like this: there is a funeral or memorial service, along with...

If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal ideation or a crisis, please reach out immediately for help, dial 988, or visit their website. You can also text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. These services are free and confidential. May, Mental...

Fourth Trimester, What’s that? From the moment you learned of your pregnancy you have been focused, if not obsessed with the idea of the “Trimester.” In your first trimester, you anxiously waited to “be in the clear” to share your...

What is with all the questions? More importantly, when do all the questions stop? You carry your bundle of joy for 9 months, have wonderful labor and delivery (ha) and go home to relax and bond with your beautiful...