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Pregnancy, birth, new motherhood, parenthood, and reproductive mental health are topics we love to share about on our blog! As storytellers we welcome REAL stories, whether uplifting, heartbreaking, or somewhere in between. We welcome stories from guest contributors, please Contact Us to submit your story to feature on the blog.
Felicia’s Story | Vancouver Family Fall Photo Shoot | Pandemic Parenting
As part of our Pandemic Parenting creative photo shoot, Felicia shared her experience with her struggles during this pandemic as a new mom with an infant to care for. Read her story below to find out more, motherhood can be lonely and isolating as is and with the added challenges of postpartum mental health during Covid her story is so relatable.
Pandemic Parenting: Angela’s Story | Vancouver Family Photographer
Three years ago, a wonderful mom client of mine squealed with delight when I shared the news of my pregnancy with her while dropping off her newborn print order. I already knew she was the most genuinely kind soul, and her family so loving, fun and a true joy to work with after doing their daughter’s first photos a few weeks prior.
Pandemic Pregnancy: Jenny’s Story | Vancouver Maternity Photo Shoot
As part of our “Pregnancy Through a Pandemic” maternity photo shoot expecting mother, Jenny, shared her experience with pregnancy and marriage. She shares her experience with having two major life events during Covid.
Pandemic Pregnancy: Colleen’s Story | Vancouver Maternity Photo Shoot
From baby announcements, ultrasounds and appointments, to prenatal and baby prep classes, baby showers and get togethers with friends and family, the journey of pregnancy is incredibly special and a huge milestone to celebrate. With Covid, being pregnant during a pandemic has changed this journey significantly, and presented new challenges for expecting mothers.
Pandemic Pregnancy Mental Health | One Woman’s Story
Pre-natal and post-natal anxiety is hard enough during the best of times, but throw in the pandemic and you have the double whammy of a major additional stressor and less support and connection to help manage mental health challenges. One new mom opens up about her experience navigating a Covid pregnancy with her pre-existing anxiety disorder. Thank you June for sharing this with us, I know so many moms can relate!