The Hardest Part Of Being Postpartum? Learning To Forgive Myself
Postpartum depression threatened to sap the joy out of this new mom’s life until she found her own way out of the darkness.
Why I Decided To Adopt A Child Without A Partner
When scholar Nefertiti Austin realized she wanted children more than a mate, she didn’t let anyone stop her.
‘I Felt Like A Failure’: How One Mom Overcame Her Breastfeeding Struggles
Breastfeeding is often considered one of the most natural things a mother can do. But what happens when it doesn’t come naturally?
Having The Race Talk With My 4- and 21-Year-Old Sons
Second-time mom Meilan Carter-Gilkey discusses teaching the difficult lessons of race and prejudice to her sons, showing how little has changed in 17 years.
How I Kept A Rude Doctor From Ruining My Delivery
Photographer Lauren M. Persons describes how she brought her baby into a positive environment while dealing with a less-than-pleasant doctor.
Why Giving Birth Was The Easiest Thing I’ve Ever Done
While motherhood is a universal experience, every mother’s pregnancy and her child’s birth story is different. Educator Kim Parker of Boston shares with mater mea the story behind the arrival of her son, Elliott True.
