Amid chaos this lunar eclipse explore how motherhood transforms into a celebration of simplicity, profound connections, and tranquil moments amid life's chaos.

In the midst of heartwarming conversations about conception, pregnancy, and birthing, I found myself reflecting on my journey. My fifth pregnancy was marked by fear and protection, unlike the carefree bliss of my first. While my daughter's birth was a triumph, it didn't erase the years of infertility and loss that shaped my path.

The first forty days is an almost six-week period - a time of physical, psychological, physiological, social, and spiritual change. Here are forty things that I learned in my first forty days as a new mother.

This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the millions of resources available to aspiring, expecting, and new parents - and ones that I’ve found especially helpful in my own fertility, conception, and pregnancy journey.

The first forty days is an almost six-week period, a critical time for rest and recovery, and for a new mother to bond with her newborn baby. Of utmost importance during this time is proper nutrition and nourishment — not just for baby, but for mama and the entire family.

Did you know that hormonal changes, medical conditions, medications, diet, and stress all play a major role in the health and vitality of your hair?  I am finally beginning to see a return to my hair’s former health and vitality — and these are the hair-repair tips, tools, and techniques that helped me get there.