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Pregnancy + Postpartum: Birmingham Mom Collective

The path to motherhood is a profound and intricate journey through pregnancy and postpartum.  It involves not only the biological aspects of conceiving but also the emotional and psychological challenges one may encounter. Although infertility hurdles may seem overwhelming, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. Birmingham Mom Collective offers infertility support to women and couples facing these challenges. 

Pregnancy is an amazing time in a woman’s life, as she prepares to embrace motherhood. This stage brings about many physical and emotional changes, and it is important for women to have access to resources and experiences of fellow mothers through it all. From understanding the different stages of pregnancy to taking care of their diet and getting ready for labor, having detailed information and guidance can greatly support expectant moms.

Postpartum, also known as the ‘fourth trimester’, is a phase that is sometimes overlooked but just as important as the earlier stages. It’s a time for healing, adjusting, and figuring out the challenges of new parenthood. The physical and emotional changes can be overwhelming, so resources for postpartum care, including mental health support, are really crucial.

Pregnancy and postpartum stages all come with their own set of challenges and experiences. Birmingham Mom Collective is here to offer support and resources along the journey to motherhood and beyond.

“This cannot be happening to me.” I said that numerous times to my husband as we walked through this season. Have you ever been there? Maybe your situation was cancer or singleness or loneliness or infertility. Most recently in my...
  Some women claim to love being pregnant. I don’t know that I’m one of those women, but I’m not on the opposite end of the spectrum, either. I don’t love it, I don’t hate it. I feel both excitement...
The Fourth Trimester I remember the first time I heard the term "fourth trimester": the 12 weeks following childbirth. I was right in the middle of it myself, and thought, "Yes! That's a brilliant term to describe what's going on with...
Infertility feels like true despair as you’re enduring it. Even once you reach “the other side,” the effects from it continue to linger. There’s a finish line that feels so out of reach, and everyone seems to be crossing...
Finding out you are pregnant is typically looked at as a glorious and exciting experience. With unique pregnancy announcements and fun gender reveals flooding social media, we often gloss over the harsh reality of birthing babies in the United...
In recognition of National Infertility Awareness Week, we are seeking to raise awareness about this struggle by sharing stories from local moms and a dad who have been in this difficult place, as well as additional local resources to...
Everything Was Going to be Great I had a definite idea of how it would be when my first baby arrived. I knew I would be fine, the baby would be fine, my marriage would be fine -- everything was...
Bringing a child into this world in any "normal" circumstances can be incredibly difficult. There are the sleepless nights, the hormonal changes, baby blues or postpartum depression, and the total change of life as you once knew it. There...

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It was October, but still hotter than hot in good ole Birmingham, AL. Half awake, I stumbled into my bathroom to brush my teeth and shower before my baby woke up for the day. The second the toothpaste hit...
Find your tribe and love them hard. I see that saying pop up on social media a lot, normally accompanied by a heartfelt message in the description line and a prompt to “Tag your tribe.” I am grateful for...

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