Natasha Lettner

As someone who works in mental health and a mother of 2, following online postpartum groups like Reddit have been so helpful. These are rooms where mothers come and share...

Motherhood has changed me in ways I couldn't have imagined. Before my baby arrived, I was the person people relied on to solve their problems. It didn't matter if it...

Content Note: This article describes abuse. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources page. As a child, I never felt safe. My parents...

I never expected navigating postpartum life to be so hard. Joy filled my heart as I brought my child into the world, but a cloud of anxiety and thoughts of...

I described experiencing postpartum depression after having our first son late in 2018. I knew what the symptoms looked like, but my pride and ego would not allow me to...

As a first-time mother, I was excited as my due date approached. I had spent countless hours pouring over books and attending parenting classes, envisioning all the magical moments I...

The miracle of life is beautiful, but sometimes, it can be too much for people. Postpartum depression hits hard, like a tidal wave crashing down on them. No wonder new...

Towards the end of 2018, I embraced becoming a stay-at-home mom. Amidst the comforting chaos of parenthood, I was submerged in a whirlwind of emotional highs and lows. Yet, nothing...

Embarking on the journey of motherhood is painted as this beautiful, joy-filled experience, and for many, it undoubtedly is. Yet, the unspoken truth lingers beneath the surface. Why is it...

Scrolling through my Instagram feed during pregnancy, I found myself captivated by the seemingly effortless transformations of other expecting mothers. Their "snap-back" posts showcased sleek figures, flat tummies, and radiant...

It was unexpected but thrilling when my son was born a month early. However, despite his early arrival, there was one issue – he had trouble latching on to my...

As a new mom, I was faced with a decision that I had not anticipated before the arrival of my baby: what to do with my placenta. I was asked...

Becoming a mother is a life-changing experience. Nothing compares to the joy and excitement of holding your newborn baby for the first time. However, along with the joy of motherhood...

Surviving postpartum depression as a couple can be a challenge, but a very rewarding one with effort. Too often, we hear heartbreaking testimonies of relationships unraveling as one partner grapples...

Are there any moms out there who feel like they may be struggling with postpartum depression but aren't ready to seek therapy just yet? I understand that admitting you need...

As a new mom, I was hit with a wave of emotions I never thought possible. The joy and excitement of bringing a new life into the world was overwhelming...

In 2018, we met our excellent doula, Vanessa Johnson, via a referral and immediately knew she would be the one. Her fantastic energy radiated, and right away, I felt so...

As a new mom, I remember gazing into my newborn son's eyes and feeling such intense joy that it brought tears to my eyes. After all, this was the little...

Becoming a first-time mother is one of the most exciting life events. It's a time filled with joy, happiness, and anticipation. However, when the baby arrives, it can also be...