Black Mothers are dying in labor…Why Aren’t We Really Talking About It?

This week, a friend posted a link on her Facebook page the story of Nicole Thea.  For those who don’t know, Nicole Thea was a popular London-based YouTube and Instagram star eight months pregnant by her partner Boga.  Nicole had been documenting her pregnancy and sharing updates to more than 230K Instagram followers and among YouTube …

Determining the safety of continuing anxiety meds while pregnant

Determining the safety of continuing anxiety meds while pregnant

Today I had my appointment with the doctor who prescribed my anti-anxiety and anti-depressant medications.  I’ve been nervous about this appointment because I wanted to know the risks and benefits associated with my continuing medication while expecting. Things have definitely been easier and more emotionally stable for me being on the medication.  I feel like …

Why I haven’t updated my IG profile with our BFP

I spend quite a bit of free time on my social media pages, especially my #TTC Instagram profile. I like to scroll through the news feed and celebrate all of the good news and offer comfort and prayers where I can for the not so good news. I love seeing names change to reflect pregnancies …