Postpartum in the summer can feel overwhelming — from the heat to the pressure of “bouncing back” into a swimsuit-ready body. But the truth is, you don’t owe anyone a before-and-after. In this empowering post, we’re canceling bounce-back culture, celebrating the strength of the postpartum body, and offering supportive tools to help you feel grounded, nourished, and confident this summer — on your terms.

What if rest wasn't something you had to earn? In honor of BIPOC Mental Health Month, we're reclaiming rest as a radical, ancestral act of healing. This blog explores why rest is so often denied to women of color—and how we can begin to take it back.

It’s common—normal, even—to feel an overwhelming need to keep your baby close after birth. Maybe you don’t want others to hold them, care for them, or even be too near. You're not being overprotective. You're responding to powerful biological cues that are designed to help you bond, protect, and nurture your baby. In this post, we explore the science behind that deep instinct, how it connects to your mental health, and why things like smell and physical closeness matter more than people realize.
We’ll also talk about how others can support you without needing to hold the baby—and how to know when your feelings might be something more, like postpartum anxiety.

Experiencing a birth that didn’t go as planned can leave many parents feeling confused, disappointed, or even traumatized. Whether you had a cesarean birth you weren’t expecting, faced unexpected interventions, or felt unsupported during labor, your feelings are valid. In this post, we’ll explore how to begin healing after a difficult birth, how to process and reclaim your birth story, and when it might be helpful to seek additional support. If you're struggling to make sense of your experience, this guide is for you.

Looking for ways to bond with your baby as a new dad? Here are 10 thoughtful, easy, and meaningful ways to connect with your newborn from day one.

When you’re queer, trans, nonbinary, or part of the LGBTQIA+ community, finding a provider who truly sees and affirms you can make all the difference, especially during sensitive seasons like pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.

Too many LGBTQ+ folks have experienced dismissal, judgment, misgendering, or care that feels clinical but not compassionate. You deserve better, and you don’t have to settle for “tolerated” when you could be celebrated.

Here’s how to find LGBTQ+ friendly (and affirming!) providers who will support your whole self.

Licensed therapist Jennifer shares what new parents need to know about postpartum mental health, including common signs, when to seek help, and how doulas and therapists can support families together. You’re not alone—support is here.

Embarking on motherhood can be a rollercoaster of emotions. It can be deeply joyful and incredibly overwhelming—sometimes all at once. One moment you may feel full of love and purpose, and the next, totally unsure of who you are now. That mix of emotions is normal.

If you’ve felt lost in your role as a mother or like your identity is slipping through your fingers, you are not alone. This is called identity loss, and it’s one of the most common and least-talked-about parts of becoming a parent.

Let’s talk about what it is, why it happens, and how to begin finding yourself again, without guilt.

I’m sure you have heard the saying “It takes a village” when it comes to parenting. This African proverb sheds light on the fact that it takes a community to raise children in a safe and healthy environment that promotes growth and security. This phrase is often used in passing when talking about children but where is “the village” nowadays?

A question that many new parents ask themselves is “Am I going to be a good parent?”. You may have started wondering that from the moment you found out you were pregnant or even before you decided you wanted to try for a baby. No matter how prepared you thought you were for a baby, this question can come up at one point or another. Sometimes we can ask ourselves this again with subsequent pregnancies. “How could I possibly be a good parent to multiple babies?” In this post, we will talk about why you may be feeling this way and what you can do about it.

While most of what we hear about pregnancy seems to be the happiness and anticipation of the future, there are also times that can make someone feel a little down. There are many feelings and emotions in the realm of normalcy when it comes to pregnancy. One of the feelings, not many people discuss is gender disappointment.

Becoming a parent can bring on a whirlwind of changes…

While it is very rewarding, parenthood can also be challenging. Many times we can feel as if we are just trying to make it through the day and survive but what if we want to thrive? If your goal is to thrive in parenthood and not just survive, here are some tips to help you achieve that: