Giving Birth During COVID-19
Giving Birth During COVID-19

The day had come. My baby was ready to enter this world; a world that has completely turned on its axis with the global spread of coronavirus. I remember last week, finalizing my birth plan, excitedly chatting with my girlfriends about the arrival of Ava and how cute she’ll look in all their auntie gifted pieces. I remember the numerous facetime chats with my mom, every one of them lessening the creeping anxiety about going into labor - moms just know what to say somehow. There was just this overarching air of excitement! Then COVID hit.

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Dr. Jane Shomofworry, pregnancy, motherhood, moms-to-be, managing stress, COVID-19, Mental Health, PPD
Why Worry?
Why Worry?

Lately I’ve been worrying a lot! Worrying about the unknown. About the pain of giving birth. About being a good mother. About having everything ready for the baby. About money. About my life changing. About my relationship with my husband. About all the bad and scary things that could happen to my family and my child. The worries seem never-ending, consuming, and exhausting…

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Bridget Benningerworry, pregnancy, motherhood, moms-to-be, managing stress
Your Parenting Identity
Your Parenting Identity

There is no such thing as a perfect parent. On the same note, there is no such thing as a perfect child. When you are a new parent, it can be difficult to come to terms with this fact, and you may put a lot of pressure on yourself to do "everything right"…

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Bridget Benninger
A Message from your Body
A Message from your Body

“Lately, I feel like you’ve been ignoring me and only listening to your mind. It makes me feel left out and insignificant! It’s a shame because I know you’ve been going through a lot, and I have amazing insight that can help…”
- Signed, Your Body

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Bridget Benninger
Sleep... Need I Say More?
Sleep... Need I Say More?

Remember the days when you could indulge in hours upon hours of uninterrupted sleep? Whether you’re a new or expecting mother, chances are sleep isn’t as easy to come by. But we’ve got some helpful tips that might have you catching some z’s more often than you think.

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Bridget Benninger
You Are Enough
You Are Enough

Motherhood is not a contest. You are on your own journey and doing your best. Everyone is unique and has their own challenges. Read more to learn why you are enough by simply being true to yourself…

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Bridget Benninger