Postpartum mental health. It needs to be talked about. We spend 9+ months growing a human. We endure physical, mental and emotional challenges as body changes, while our womb protects and nurtures a baby. Throughout the pregnancy, our baby is closely monitored. But what about the …
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A Little Bump Along The Pregnancy Road
After months of smooth sailing, I found myself in the hospital today due to a bump along the pregnancy road. Nothing is ever normal when it comes to my health, so it wasn't a surprise that I needed a quick surgery. The good news--I'm doing great and I'm home resting. The even better news--"Baby …
I Came Close To Death The Day I Gave Birth
I woke up in a daze. The grey walls of the hospital room sat bare, a single recliner and medical equipment consumed the nondescript space. An oxygen tube was pushing air through my nose, my throat sore from being intubated. My eyes darted back and forth as I tried to make sense of where I was. As …