THE MOM RANTS

Before having a baby, I literally had no f*ing idea what *actually* went into being a mom

Nobody ever talks about the toll pregnancy takes on every mama, not just physically.

Anonymous I was always told that when you have a baby it’s love at first sight and you’d be filled with a happiness like no other and...

By Maren Linn I was 7 months postpartum on the hour-long bullet train to San Francisco when I realized had forgotten the breast pump....

The story we're told about postpartum is a fantasy.⁠ ⁠ Blissful bonding time, quiet snuggles, joyful parenthood. Sunlit swaying among...

By Megan Where do I even begin... When I was around 30 weeks pregnant with my first, I was diagnosed with cholestasis of pregnancy. At 32...

By Kailyn Gath In November of 2018, I started having really bad pains in my right side and in my back. It was to the point where I...

By Cathy When I became pregnant myself I was excited to be able to try out stylish and cool nursing clothing and

Anonymous I'm going to start this story off by diving into the ugly truth. I found out that I was pregnant in jail. Yes, actual

by Frances Cooke Sleep, oh sleep. My entire first year of being a mum revolved around it, or the lack of it. My son is now

Anonymous I have two beautiful miracles. Both arrived three weeks before my due dates. I was on bed rest during part of the first...