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Why Don’t We Talk About Matrescence More? Why aren't the major shifts we go through in becoming a mother taught in prenatal classes?
 Why aren’t doctors, midwives, and well-meaning visitors saying, “You’re not broken. You’re going through matrescence”? Not just how to look after the baby.
 But how to look after herself.
 This new version of her.
 This woman who has just undergone a profound emotional and biological transformation. There’s a gaping hole in how we approach mo

Bringing home a baby is meant to be beautiful… and sometimes it is. But sometimes, it’s scary. Many mothers experience intrusive thoughts and overwhelming feelings during the first year postpartum—especially when exhausted, overstimulated, and under-supported.

If you're searching for ways to maintain connection after having a baby, you're not alone. Thousands of parents each month type in things like “relationship after baby help” or “how to feel close again after childbirth.” So let’s talk about it—openly, honestly, and with zero shame.

The benefits of reading to newborns and even to babies in utero are clear: it fosters early language development, strengthens emotional bond

Scientific studies continue to highlight the numerous benefits of journaling, particularly in the context of new parenthood, where it can

Becoming a parent is one of life’s most transformative experiences. It’s filled with moments of immense joy, wonder, and love, but it...

Becoming a parent can be one of the most meaningful experiences of your life. It can also be exhausting, overwhelming and surprisingly lonely. There is a tiny person who needs you around the clock. Your sleep has changed. Your body may still be recovering from birth. Your relationship may feel different. You may be trying to work out what your baby needs while simultaneously wondering whether you're doing any of it right. And underneath all of that, there can be a quiet press

High-contrast black & white books — often overlooked by many new parents — can provide important cognitive, sensory & developmental benefits

Scientific reasons why dads should read to their newborns and how this practice can positively impact baby and the family dynamic

Talking, singing and reading to your baby before they're born might feel a little strange at first. After all, you can't see their face. You can't tell whether they're listening. And you probably won't get much of a response. But your baby isn't completely unaware of the world around them. As pregnancy progresses, their auditory system develops and they begin to hear sounds from inside and outside the womb. By the later stages of pregnancy, they can hear and respond to sounds