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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 is one of life’s most profound experiences, but it also comes with immense responsibilities and challenges. The arrival...

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

Reading to your baby in the womb might seem like an unconventional idea, but emerging research suggests it could have long-lasting...