My Husband Sent Pictures Of My Postpartum Vagina To His Co-Workers
I come to you with a cautionary tale of the ultimate birth announcement fail for new or even seasoned dads. Thankfully this one has a happy ending. (NO, not like that) We’re still married and like one...
View ArticleI Had An Epidural And I Was Told ‘I Didn’t Actually Go Through Labor’
I never thought that I would be mom-shamed for having an epidural. And the epidural didn’t even work! Look, I am pro-epidural! Bring on the drugs! I have three kids and with every kid I happily opted...
View ArticleI’m Finally Acknowledging The Trauma Of My Son’s Birth
I never called it a “trauma.” The term felt reserved for much bigger catastrophes than what I endured and I’d never want to come off as being overly dramatic. But, here we are, more than a decade...
View ArticleHot Weather Could Induce Early Labor
Being pregnant in the summer is the absolute worst. You’re always hot, no matter how high the air conditioner is on (much to the disappointment of anyone who lives with you). It feels like you are...
View ArticleI Wish I Had Requested A Different Labor And Delivery Nurse — But I Didn’t...
My first labor and delivery nurse was awful, and I should have kicked her out. The worst part? I had no idea I had a right to a new nurse. The post I Wish I Had Requested A Different Labor And Delivery...
View ArticleWe Need To Stop Calling Cesarean Births ‘C-Sections’
I cringe every time I hear someone say “c-section” or “section.” The post We Need To Stop Calling Cesarean Births ‘C-Sections’ appeared first on Scary Mommy.
View ArticleWater Births Are Amazing, But It’s Important To Know The Risks
Even though water births are a wonderful option for some people and can have numerous benefits, there are still risks involved. The post Water Births Are Amazing, But It’s Important To Know The Risks...
View ArticleI Had HELLP Syndrome And It Nearly Destroyed My Birth Experience
Like most moms-to-be, I had a birth plan all prepared. But something called HELLP syndrome derailed that birth plan entirely. The post I Had HELLP Syndrome And It Nearly Destroyed My Birth Experience...
View ArticleThe Horrifying Things Medical Professionals Said About My Body
I never thought my recovery from birth trauma would start in an ice-cold operating room, but my second c-section was exactly what I needed to start healing. The post The Horrifying Things Medical...
View ArticleI Loved Having A C-Section (Yes, Really!)
I know it isn't right for everyone, but for me, getting a C-section made my birth experience into the kind I had hoped to have. The post I Loved Having A C-Section (Yes, Really!) appeared first on...
View ArticleMistreatment During Birth Is Real — And So Is The Resulting Trauma
It’s disgusting to think that maternal mistreatment leads to birth trauma so often in the United States, but it does, especially for women of color. The post Mistreatment During Birth Is Real — And So...
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Nobody Tells You About What Happens AFTER Giving Birth
Childbirth classes were something I didn’t consider to be optional when I was pregnant. With my Type A personality and the fact that I am someone who would always rather know the ugly truth than a...
View ArticleI Gave Birth To 1 Pound Twins
My twin boys were born at just under 25 weeks, so premature that they didn't even look human when I first laid eyes on them. The post I Gave Birth To 1 Pound Twins appeared first on Scary Mommy.
View ArticleAn Epidural Allowed Me To Have The Birth I Wanted
An epidural was on my definite "do not want" list when it came to my birthing plan. But when I needed one unexpectedly, my opinion changed. The post An Epidural Allowed Me To Have The Birth I Wanted...
View ArticleForget Spicy Foods And Sex To Induce Labor, A Bikini Wax Worked For Me
Did the Brazilian wax induce my labor? Who knows — but I'm pretty sure it didn't slow it down. The post Forget Spicy Foods And Sex To Induce Labor, A Bikini Wax Worked For Me appeared first on Scary...
View ArticleThe ‘Golden Hour’ After Birth: You Should Protect It At All Costs
The hour after birth is called "The Golden Hour" for a reason -- because it's the window of time when all sorts of miraculous things happen. The post The ‘Golden Hour’ After Birth: You Should Protect...
View ArticleThe Day I Became A Superhero’s Mom
When a premature birth brought my son into the world too early, he seemed so fragile. But he would end up to be the toughest, strongest person I ever met. The post The Day I Became A Superhero’s Mom...
View ArticleI Hated My Water Birth And It Was Nothing Like The Photos
Please don’t make me get into a birthing tub ever again. The post I Hated My Water Birth And It Was Nothing Like The Photos appeared first on Scary Mommy.
View ArticleMy Doctors Missed Post-Childbirth Complications Because They Didn’t Listen To Me
I convinced myself that the doctors knew better than me, a first-time mama. The post My Doctors Missed Post-Childbirth Complications Because They Didn’t Listen To Me appeared first on Scary Mommy.
View ArticleThere Are Many Benefits To Delayed Cord Clamping
From increased blood volume to more stem cells to better cognitive development, there are many reasons why delayed cord clamping is the way to go. The post There Are Many Benefits To Delayed Cord...
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