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Today we’re sharing a personal essay by Alison Mariella Désir, the author of Running While Black and the host and producer of the award-winning show Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir. In this essay, Alison shares some of her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey, ending with a beautiful reflection about the impact motherhood has had on her.  Feel free to share your thoughts and perhaps even some of your…

We’re doing something a little different today. Instead of asking a question, we’re asking you to share words of encouragement related to your life postpartum. I remember being in the thick of my postpartum journey. The days seemed never-ending, and the exhaustion felt unreal. To be honest, I wasn’t always receptive to the well-intended advice offered to me. None of it felt possible at the time. Looking back, I wish…

Generally speaking, offering someone parenting advice can be tricky. There’s a fine line between judgment and productive conversation that each parent personally draws. The problem is that we often don’t see that line until someone has crossed it. This can be especially true when it comes to our own parents and in-laws. While well-intended, advice can sometimes lead us to doubt our parenting abilities and question their belief in us…

A few weeks ago, we brought back our Wins and Woes series. The responses we received were amazing, so I wanted to highlight one of your wins and a woe and provide a space for you to share new ones. Feel free to leave some encouraging words, share your own story, or help celebrate someone else’s win. As I usually say, parenting is wonderful, but it can also be hard.…

Welcome to our monthly discussion forum. This is a place to come together and share your thoughts on the most recent ParentData articles, general topics, and more. Remember to be respectful and kind. For any question reach out to us—ask@parentdata.org. Thanks for being here!

Gillian Goddard — an endocrinologist, mom of four, and the author of Hot Flash from ParentData — is here to answer all of your questions about navigating hormonal health in our 40s, 50s, and beyond. Nothing is too small or silly. She’s heard it all! Drop your question below and she’ll respond to as many as she can this weekend. Thanks for being here.

Before we begin, we want to let you know that today’s question and discussion are about late-term pregnancy loss, a delicate topic. If you could use extra support, please reach out to someone you trust. Postpartum Support International also has valuable resources for those experiencing loss and grief in pregnancy and postpartum.  When someone we know is going through a loss, we want to be there for them. We want…