In the days, weeks, and months following birth, both parents can experience physical, mental, and emotional changes. We usually hear and read all about the changes for the mother, because she has given birth, and her body has quite literally changed in many ways. Not only are there physical changes we can see, but there are also hormonal and chemical changes we cannot see. … [Read more...] about Postpartum depression: Can dads suffer too?
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This pregnancy keeps messin’ with my melanin
I’m already a beautiful mahogany brown. How much darker can I get? “What on earth is that dark line stretching from my belly button down to who-knows-where? And why have my nipples turned almost black? I love my melanin, but these changes are crazy!” Your endocrine system (glands that secrete hormones or other products directly into the blood), metabolic system (chemical … [Read more...] about This pregnancy keeps messin’ with my melanin
How saving for college can fit into your life as a new mom
They say life changes when you become a mother. And in so many ways, it’s true. Your body, your family, and your perspective on the world will never be the same. Being a parent comes with its ups and downs, but for all the sleepless nights, each day you get to hold the most precious thing you have ever known. Remaining positive isn’t always easy. Especially when it comes to … [Read more...] about How saving for college can fit into your life as a new mom
How to feel sexy again during pregnancy and motherhood
My pregnant and postpartum body brought up deeply ingrained painful body memories of the transitions and awkwardness that accompanied puberty. I was used to feeling confident, empowered, and present in my body. Now I felt weak, confused and detached. Why did this feel like a huge cruel joke that I was supposed to now care for my child in a body that I didn’t know, recognize, … [Read more...] about How to feel sexy again during pregnancy and motherhood
What to pack for travel with baby in the summer
Packing to travel with baby is already a big ordeal. But what about packing to travel with baby in the summer when all he or she knows is cold weather. Here's what we learned when we traveled all the way to tropical Bali with our 4-month-old little boy. Flying to Bali is literally traveling to the opposite side of the world. The flight is exactly 26 hours, whether you fly … [Read more...] about What to pack for travel with baby in the summer