Motherhood

I Carried And Delivered Our Baby. So Why Did Giving Him My Last Name Feel So Weird?

"I couldn’t think of one good reason not to, but I still felt uncomfortable with the rarity of giving our baby my last name instead of my husband’s."
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As Britney's Memoir Details Her Postnatal Depression Struggle, Here's How To Spot The Signs

“I was displaying just about every symptom of perinatal depression. Sadness. Anxiety. Fatigue," writes the star in her new book, The Woman In Me.
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Nearly 3 In 4 Women Feel Invisible After Having Kids. This Is Why

“I have to mother like I don’t have a job and work like I don’t have children. I’m constantly dealing with the feeling of ‘I’m not doing enough.’”
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I Told My Mum I Wanted To Get My Tubes Tied At Age 20. Her Response Changed My Life

"I went and talked to the only person I felt might really understand my need to not mother: my mother."
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Having An Abortion Allowed Me To Become A Good Mother. And I'm Not Alone.

"The reality is, 66% of people who’ve had abortions plan on having a baby when they’re older, financially stable, and are in a supportive relationship."
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I Desperately Wanted To Be A 'Yes' Mum. I’m A Better Mum When I Say No

"I wanted to go to the park whenever and read one more book and not stress about the stuff left out on the counter. "
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This Is The Real Reason Millennial Mums Are Freaking Out Over The *NSYNC Reunion

"Swooning over *NSYNC brings us back to the bits of ourselves that might have gotten pushed aside or lost along our journeys."
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I Was Afraid To Be Alone With My Baby. This Is The Common Issue I Was Dealing With

"I loved this tiny human so much, and I was so petrified of losing him, it consumed every fibre of my being."
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Yes, Friendships Change After Parenthood – But Maybe Not For The Reason You Think

It’s not just a baby that makes connecting more difficult.
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I Thought IVF Was My Biggest Parenting Hurdle — Then I Had The Baby

"The very last thing that occurred to me was that our child, so long-awaited and wished-for, could tip me into an emotional free fall."
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