Learn more about the dangers of perinatal depression and how it can impact both mother and child. It’s crucial to get help if you are suffering from prenatal depression, as it can have long-term consequences. There is no shame in seeking out help – this is a serious condition that requires treatment.
If you’re a mother of sons, and are wondering how best to talk to them about periods, this article will help answer your question. It’s not an easy conversation but it is one that needs to be had. Here are some tips for talking with your boys about menstruation.
18 inspiring quotes from black women that are powerful and meaningful for Black History Month and beyond
Having a baby is wonderful. But the changes to our bodies aren’t always to our liking. If you’ve got loose skin, we’ve got tips on how to tighten it up!
While no one should feel ashamed of their stretch marks – they are, after all, completely natural – it is not always easy to ignore these feelings. Luckily, there are many products out there that can help to diminish the look of stretch marks. In some cases they can even cause them to be almost invisible.
Daily Affirmations are simple, specific and positive statements declaring a completed goal. They sound very basic when described this way, however they are a way of visualizing an empowered future for yourself and can have an amazingly profound effect on the mind. In the simplest terms, affirmations are a way of tricking your mind into …
Achieving your goals is a difficult process, but it starts with taking the first step.
Depression before, during and after pregnancy is all too common. Whether you have longed for a child for years or you’ve been through it all before, depression can hit at any time. Sometimes it is expected because the mother has a history of mental illness, and other times it comes out of left field and …
I hope you’re sitting down for this. In the spirit of full disclosure, I am currently unable to sit down with any sort of comfort. Let me explain why – last night I had my first ever Brazilian bikini wax. Now your reaction to this, as far as I can tell, will be one of three. …
Self care means giving the world the best of you instead of what is left of you.
This past week has been hard. My worst fears were realized when my four year old answered my request for him to stop hitting his brother with, “I’m going to KILL myself. THEN you’ll be sorry!” Angry because he didn’t get his way during a temper tantrum, he shouted these words into my face, his rage evident …
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day is October 15th. Light a candle at 7 PM to join the “wave of light” in remembrance of all babies gone but never forgotten.
When we found out we were pregnant with this baby, Mark’s immediate reaction was to declare his intentions on getting a vasectomy. While he loves me and loves our children, he does NOT love pregnancy’s effect on his wife – neither physical nor psychological. While initially we both were on the same page with how …
Pregnant women have a reputation for being hormonal she-beasts who would rather eat you than put up with your nonsense. Our tempers are short, our appetites are big, and our ability to tolerate idiocy is at an all time low. Here are 10 things never to say to a pregnant woman if you value your life …
I came across this post recently from the Gala Darling blog. It is all about loving yourself and not relying on others to make you feel special. It made me realize that like so many others, I don’t take time to appreciate who I am and where I come from. I constantly look to others for validation …
WARNING: This post may contain triggers for those who have dealt with suicide or depression. Today I read an article that got me to thinking about my history of depression. The comedienne, Sarah Silverman has admitted that she would be afraid to have her own children for fear of passing on her depression to them. …