The Moon and Matrescence
Both constant and ever-changing, the moon is symbolic of the changes we go through during matrescence, or the process of becoming a mother or parent. Learn more about incorporating some moon magic into your life!
Birth Triptych: A Journey in Three Parts
Just as a triptych connects three pieces of art into one cohesive display, birth can be explored as a journey in three parts: preparation, navigation, and reflection. Each part comes together to form the full picture of a transformative experience.
Shifting the Zeitgeist: Challenging the Status Quo in Maternity Care
The maternity care system is imperfect. Systemic racism, overuse of medical interventions, and challenges to our right to bodily autonomy are just a few examples of problems with the status quo. But birth workers are leading the effort to shift the zeitgeist.
Infant Feeding Info and Resources
This post contains the newest breastfeeding guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics, reasons why someone might want or need to choose a different option for infant feeding, a list of helpful resources, and more.
Clearing the Path: Benefits of Proactive Prep for Birth and Beyond
Metaphorically, and in the context of birth and beyond, “clearing the path” means taking proactive steps during pregnancy (or even before) to identify and manage potential obstacles and challenges along the route that you plan to take. This can make your birth and postpartum journey smoother and more straightforward.
Matrescence: A Turbulent Transformation
Becoming a parent is a major life shift. It’s a developmental stage in life, similar to adolescence. In this post, we explore a word, called matrescence, that describes this turbulent and transformative time.
Go Ask Alice: Wisdom From Wonderland for Pregnancy to Postpartum
Take a trip to Wonderland and learn how Alice’s experience can provide insight into our own understanding of pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Politics and Period Tracking
This blog post gets political about period tracking. Learn about how your personal data online could be problematic in this post-Roe era.
5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Cesarean
Learn five ways to reduce your risk of cesarean. This post also discusses vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) and adding cesarean-specific decisions to your birth plan.