The Day I Gave Birth Was Not The "Best Day Of My Life"

Some people describe the day of their child’s birth as being one of their most cherished, happy memories. My experience? Let’s just say there are a few reasons my first born son’s birth is something that won’t make my top ten list:

Essayalexis barad-cutlerJuly 8, 2019Motherly, Essay, Birth, Belly Birth, C-Section, Trauma, PostpartumComment

Takeaways From Motherhood Behind The Scenes, ATX (PHOTOS)

"This was probably one of the most life changing experiences I have had." — K

Ask an Expert: Do I Replace My Wardrobe To Fit My "New" Shape?

Not Safe For Mom Group recently received a query from a member who was struggling with a sartorial question.

Relationship Advice From Dr. Alexandra Sacks

Didn’t make it to Motherly’s Tips By Trimester event on March 30th? Don’t worry. Watch the NSFMG interview with Dr. Sacks here.

Mother: Divided

To say I had a difficult pregnancy is an understatement. After suffering a miscarriage with my first pregnancy, I found myself pregnant with twins on our second try.

alexis barad-cutlerFebruary 26, 2019Loss, Miscarriage, Twin Loss, Still Birth, Twins, Grief, Newborn, Postpartum, NICU, High RiskComment

When The Struggle Is Real For Him, Too

It hasn’t been easy writing this, because I’ve wanted to be sure that I make clear how loving and wonderful my husband is, while also disclosing the extent to which he struggled as a new dad.

alexis barad-cutlerFebruary 1, 2019Alcoholism, Depression, Dads, Fathers, New Dad, Newborn, Postpartum, AddictionComment

How Not To Lose Yourself When "The Village" Arrives

There is so much anecdotal and scholarly research out there about the value of a reliable support network during the early days of motherhood.

alexis barad-cutlerDecember 5, 2018The Village, Support, Family, Postpartum, Touched Out, Mental HealthComment

How Birth Trauma Almost Ruined My Sex Life:

When I went to my six week check up post-baby, they asked me all about her. They checked her and tested her, prodded and poked her, and got worried about her mottled skin.

alexis barad-cutlerNovember 13, 2018Physiotherapy, Pelvic Floor, Birth Trauma, Postpartum, Sex, Sexual Pleasure Comment

Pregnancy and Body Dysmorphia

I was absolutely terrified of becoming pregnant — not because of the enormous responsibility of carrying a life inside of me, nor was it out of the fear of labor and delivery.

Faking Motherhood

When I was pregnant with my first child, I had no idea what his birth would be like; and so, like a good girl, I did my research.

alexis barad-cutlerSeptember 28, 2018Motherhood, Myth, Postpartum, Birth Trauma, Trauma, Mental Health, NICU, NewbornComment