Pregnancy

Should anyone ever feel entitled to the milk a mother produces with her own body? — Pregnancy takes a heck of a toll on a woman’s body. There are hormonal changes, physical discomfort, and lots of things have to adapt so that a mother can care for her kid. One of those changes is that a mother’s body allows for her to nurse a child. With…

Even in the last six years, the safety of pregnancy and delivery has become worse as abortion has become safer—but that would change if women lose access to abortion care. — It’s only been six years since the Supreme Court struck down one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the nation at that time. In June 2016, the Court ruled 5–3 in favor of abortion clinics in the case Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt. Yet today, when Texas has outlawed…

But I wouldn't change a thing. Pregnancy is supposed to be a joyful time, right?? Nope, not for me! It was a nightmare. I threw up every single day and night only to hope that popsicles and Gatorade could keep me hydrated. Toast and jello and an occasional grilled cheese…

Getting sober didn’t happen because I got sick and tired of being sick and tired. I got sober because I suddenly found a reason to live. — The last day I allowed my demons to consume me and drowned out all the noise of my mental illnesses with vodka was February 7, 2021. It was the worst day of my life and I was at my lowest. A lot of people seem to believe that alcoholics and…

It was the beginning of mine and my husband’s new life together. — A year ago today I found out I was pregnant. My period wasn’t overdue — at least, not for me. Someone with a 28-day cycle would’ve been overdue by about a week, but since I’d had the Mirena removed in January 2021, my cycles were lasting roughly 45 days. But…