In a world of hustle culture, non-negotiable rest feels like the only way. Let me caveat this whole article with saying I have deep gratitude for the supportive people in my life, my general health and safety, and a comfy roof over my head. Without those things, the reasons IContinue Reading
In this article, I will discuss symptoms of postpartum psychosis and other PMADs in an effort to spread awareness. I do not mention specifics of the Lindsay Clancy case here, though I do mention the case itself. We all know why perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are in theContinue Reading
I adore reading and listening to birth stories. It is fascinating how a ubiquitous experience like having a baby is quite unique for each person each time they go through it. I want to share my three birth stories. For posterity, for solidarity, to pass down gained wisdom, and toContinue Reading
Hi, I’m Amy, and I’m a mom. The night of my 40th birthday party I have three children, ages 4, 6, and 9. During the day, I work as a speech-language pathologist in a skilled nursing setting, and in my spare time I do postpartum education. I developed a passionContinue Reading
Birth recovery—which is both difficult to prepare for and not frequently talked about—can be confusing and overwhelming, not to mention painful! On top of that, you’re caring for a newborn with nearly constant needs. It’s a lot. I want to address some of the more imminent concerns held by manyContinue Reading
I want to share what I’ve written in 2025 all in one place, as it often feels like I’m writing into a void that will never be seen. The year started with publishing for an online magazine called Brainz. I wrote for them without pay to gain experience, hone myContinue Reading
The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, RFK, Jr., revealed new nutrition recommendations this past week. Of course, there are far more important things going on in our country right now, and this may have been an intentional distraction by the government. Nevertheless, with my nutrition background I wasContinue Reading
I’ve been thinking a lot about the privilege of access to healthcare, and I have become more disillusioned than ever about my experience with it here in the United States. My husband works for a “good company” with “good benefits.” Yet, the healthcare costs we have incurred and the hoopsContinue Reading
I’m sure you’ve heard by now about the Department of Education reclassifying certain degrees as nonprofessional, thus excluding them from qualifying for sufficient federal student loans. This list may not be exhaustive at this point, as we remain unsure of the final impact of these changes, but here it isContinue Reading