I always encourage my clients to write their birth story, even if they never share it with anyone. It can help them remember small details, it helps them process, it can be freeing if they had a tough birth, and it's something they can look back on if they are feeling nostalgic. I have had every intention of writing my story, but have continuously put it off because for some reason I've been on blog strike. Today, with my 4 week old snoozing on my chest, I decided to take my

Postpartum depression is something that people don't talk about very often, just ask me. Not many people know this about me but, I suffered horribly from PPD. I had the kind of postpartum depression that lasts for years, that sucks the joy from your life and laughs in your face. It truly feels like you are underwater and drowning in your own life. I had a very traumatic birth with my youngest son, and 3 years later there are still things that I am angry about, and can't let g

Hello my little bloggies! I hope y'all are ready because I'm about to drop some harsh truths! Stop asking women about the state of their vaginas after giving birth! Whaaaaat?! What is this crazy thing I speak of?? I'm gonna stop you right there... You shouldn't be asking why not. You should be asking why on Earth this became normal in the first place. It's extremely invasive, inconsiderate, and not to mention RUDE! In what other aspect would you ever ask a woman such personal