
You are not alone
Many of you are aware that today is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. Even if you haven't experienced a loss yourself, you probably know someone who has. Miscarriages alone occur in about 30% of all pregnancies. This isn't something people talk about very openly and according to a 2015 study (http://time.com/3849280/pregnancy-miscarriage/) many women feel isolated and guilty after their loss. Whatever phase of mom-hood you are in, it can be a tough journey. If

"Mom brain" is for real
Did you know that research shows there are actually changes in woman's brains that increase anxiety when they become mothers? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/…/what-happens-to-a-womans-_n… Science is beginning to study how brain activity increases in regions that control empathy and social interaction, but also anxiety. "Mom worry" is a real thing and it's hard to control our constantly-racing minds to keep track of everything we need to do to take care of our kids. Whether you