Megan's Blog Posts

A pregnant woman sits at a bright kitchen table with a cup of tea, looking thoughtfully at an open book in soft natural light.

Ignorance Is Bliss vs. Knowledge Is Power: Finding Your Balance in Motherhood

A new mother sits thoughtfully in a bright nursery, looking at items near the crib in soft natural light.

When Parenting Rules Create More Anxiety

The Dark Truth Regarding Postpartum Mood Disorders

mom embracing childcare without guilt

Reframing Childcare Guilt and Embracing Support

matresence book new motherhood

Matrescence in the Spotlight: Reflections on Lucy Jones’ Powerful New Book

fair play and drop the ball books

Fair Play: A Game-Changing Framework for Moms Carrying the Mental Load

The Lingering Impact of Postpartum Anxiety

grief and joy in motherhood

Seasons of Motherhood: It’s Okay Not to Love Them All

working mom trying to juggle career and baby while postpartum

Maternity Leave in the U.S. vs. Other Countries: Where Do We Stand?

The Good Mother Myth

Where Can Busy Moms Cut Corners?

Postpartum Healing Kit by Birth Matron

dad reading to baby

Pregnancy & Postpartum: Tips for Dad/Partners

New Pregnancy & Postpartum Mental Health Program at Reston Hospital

NICU baby

Support for NICU Families

Are medications safe during pregnancy & breastfeeding?

50 Shades of Birth & Motherhood

Matresence: When Mothers Are Born

Perinatal Psychosis: When Intrusive Thoughts Become a Medical Emergency

Accepting Help: It's okay!