Back in 2004, when I was in grad school studying Applied Cultural Anthropology, one of my best friends in the program got pregnant. We...

I didn’t realize how arduous and difficult it would be to traverse the miles-long overgrown valley on the other side (of birth).

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This past week, I read an article about postpartum depression in our local newspaper. At first I was pleased about the growing awareness...

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For those of you who are seasoned mothers, this is a must read; for those of you who have recently become mothers, keep this book in mind.

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There is a whole new life coming beyond your baby’s birth, and preparing for it is WELL worth your time and effort.