Resources & Articles by Matrescence
Motherhood: Life In The Fourth Trimester
Pregnancy is a beautiful and transformative experience, but it's also one that can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. While many people are aware of the first three trimesters of pregnancy, the period after giving birth is often overlooked. This period...
Want to Change Your Personality? Have a Baby.
I knew that becoming a parent would change me—but I had no idea how. By Olga Khazan Illustrations by Kimberly Elliott In the spring of 2022, I was 36 years old and jumping up and down in my bathroom, trying to figure out my future. I had ordered a fertility...
What You’re Feeling is Valid. Postpartum Depression Help is Here.
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious mental health condition that affects many new mothers. If you're experiencing symptoms of PPD, it's important to know that what you're feeling is valid and you're not alone. Here are some signs that it may be time to seek help...
How to Help Someone with Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mental health condition that affects many new parents after giving birth. While having a baby can be an exciting and joyful time, it can also be overwhelming and exhausting. It's normal for new mothers to feel tired, emotional, and...
Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
Returning to work after maternity leave can be an emotional and challenging time for many new mothers. Along with adjusting to being away from your baby, you may also be dealing with feelings of guilt, sadness, or uncertainty about how you'll manage work and...
What is postpartum depression really like?
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mental health condition that affects some women after giving birth, as well as their significant other. It is estimated that up to 1 in 7 women experience PPD, although the actual number may be higher because many women do not report...
Introducing Solid Foods: Navigating Parental Anxiety Around Health, Choking, and Allergies
Introducing solid foods to your baby should be an exciting milestone, but for many parents, it’s a cocktail of stress, fear, and overthinking. Between worries about allergies, choking, nutrition, and whether you’re doing it “right,” the transition from milk to real...
Parenting When You Have ADHD/Neurodivergence: Thriving in Parenthood with a Unique Brain
Parenting is hard. Parenting as a neurodivergent parent? That’s a whole different level of challenge. Between the forgotten appointments, sensory overload, and executive dysfunction, some days feel like survival mode. But here’s the thing—you bring something...
Parenting When You’re in a Bad Mood: Navigating the Tough Days with Grace
Parenting is a wild ride—one minute, you’re basking in the glow of a cute toddler giggle, and the next, you’re questioning your life choices as your child has a meltdown over the color of their sippy cup. And let’s be real—sometimes, you’re just not in the mood to...
Parenting When You’re Sick: How to Get Through the Hardest Days
Parenting is demanding on a regular day—but add in a fever, body aches, or just the sheer exhaustion of being sick, and it feels nearly impossible. There’s no pause button when you’re a parent. Whether you have a cold, the flu, or something more serious, parenting...
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