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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.
Pandemic Pregnancy: Krystal’s Story | Vancouver Maternity Photo Shoot
With Covid, being pregnant during a pandemic has changed this journey significantly, and presented new challenges for expecting mothers especially when it comes to your support system. From receiving the best news of your life to the worst, these women have had to do it without their partners, and friends and family.
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!
Mothering Through: How a Global Pandemic has Affected Perinatal Women | by Jennifer Delmaire
Through the lens of motherhood, these are complicated times. We are changed. Like it and prepared for it, or not. Pregnancy, postpartum and what comes next, redefined. While these trying times have found a way to highlight the strength, resilience, and determination of mothers in new and profound ways, we are also a community experiencing anxiety, depression, isolation, grief, loneliness, uncertainty, anger, fear, and lack of connection like never before.