Birth Story

Over the years, one thing I always told moms in my childbirth classes was this simple idea: there is no birth math!What I meant by that is if your contractions took four hours to get you to 3 centimet

Matrescence Unveiled: What is it? And Why it’s Reminiscent of Middle SchoolBecoming a mother is quite an adventure filled with wonder and transformation. As you embark on this remarkable journey, you might realize you are changing quite a bit. Not just your growing belly, but in a lot of other ways too. Have you heard the term "matrescence"?What exactly is matrescence and how does it relate to your experience as a new mother? In this blog post, I’ll dive into the origin of the term, explore its meaning, and draw a compelling comparison to adolescence to help you better understand and navigate this season of your life.The Origin of MatrescenceThe term "matrescence" traces its roots back to anthropologist Dana Raphael, who coined it in the 1970s......