The Hard Shit

We like to keep it light and fluffy around here, but there's no denying that motherhood comes with a whole heap of hard shit, too. Here's our collection of topics that are weighty, heartbreaking, and all too relatable for some.
Scary Shit Series - Stillbirth
Miscarriage
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Scary Shit Series - Stillbirth

By Amy Morrison
Scary Shit Series – Congenital Heart Defects
Care
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Scary Shit Series – Congenital Heart Defects

By Amy Morrison
Scary Shit Series – Postpartum Depression
Depression
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Scary Shit Series – Postpartum Depression

By Claire Goss
What Happens After Giving Birth – 10 Things to Expect
Body Image
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What Happens After Giving Birth – 10 Things to Expect

By Amy Morrison
How I'm Preparing for Postpartum Depression... Before the Baby Comes
Depression
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How I'm Preparing for Postpartum Depression... Before the Baby Comes

By Celeste Erlach
What Steel Magnolias Taught Me About My Miscarriage
Getting Pregnant
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What Steel Magnolias Taught Me About My Miscarriage

By Sarah Philpott
Suffering From Depression: The ‘You Should be Happy’ Myth
Depression
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Suffering From Depression: The ‘You Should be Happy’ Myth

By Rebecca Reingen
Five Things That Should Never Be Said To A Pregnant Woman On Bed Rest
Being Pregnant
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Five Things That Should Never Be Said To A Pregnant Woman On Bed Rest

By Misha Valencia
Mentally Managing My Medically Normal Pregnancy After a Scare
Great Advice
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Mentally Managing My Medically Normal Pregnancy After a Scare

By Emily Ramirez
Eight Things I've Learned As A Newly Bereaved Mother
Depression
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Eight Things I've Learned As A Newly Bereaved Mother

By Lexi Behrndt