Escaping the Holiday Hustle Before It Steals Your Joy

If your brain already feels like a holiday spreadsheet—this one’s for you. As the season of lists, logistics, and Pinterest-perfect pressure descends, here’s a gentle reminder: your worth isn’t mea...

The Everyday Rituals That Build a Childhood (And a Motherhood)

Childhood isn’t shaped by the big events — it’s held together by the tiny rituals we repeat without noticing. A bedtime phrase, a forehead kiss, a shared song in the kitchen. These simple moments b...

Reclaiming Rest, Resourcing, and Real Support in Modern Motherhood

Feeling overwhelmed as a new mom? You’re not alone—and you were never meant to be. In this blog, we explore how postpartum resourcing has been lost in modern motherhood, why it's time to reclaim it...

Sometimes I Feel Like a Drill Sergeant, Not a Mom

Ever feel more like a drill sergeant than a mom? You're not alone. In this honest reflection, we explore the cost of control, the longing for play, and the quiet resistance to chaos that often defi...

Perfect feeds, perfect sleep, and perfect outfits are not the measure of a great mama.

Modern motherhood is full of pressure and highlight reels. This is your reminder that your journey doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s.

Ageism and Birth: Why “Over 35” Doesn’t Mean “Too Late”

Pregnant at 35 or older? This empowering blog post dismantles ageist myths in birth and breastfeeding. Learn why age doesn’t define your success, discover hopeful research about older mothers, and ...

When the Party Girl Becomes the Mom

The emotional journey from party girl to motherhood. It’s a powerful reminder that you don’t have to erase who you were to become who you are. Perfect for new moms navigating identity, nostalgia, a...

It’s easy to forget just how extraordinary birth is — until you remember this…

Birth is a miracle—and so are you. Discover how to honor your body, ground your spirit, and prepare for labor like the rite of passage it truly is.

A Mama-Centered Checklist for the Final Weeks

Get ready for motherhood with this mama-centered hospital bag checklist. Not just swaddles and birth plans—this guide is for you. We cover emotional rituals, spiritual prep, affirmations, and pract...

One Ordinary Day

Motherhood isn’t just made of milestones—it’s made of ordinary days.In One Ordinary Day, Satya reflects on the bittersweet moment of watching her youngest head off to school, realizing time is slip...

I Thought I’d Feel More Like Myself By Now

Still feel disconnected from who you were before motherhood? You’re not alone. In this post, we explore identity shifts after baby, the grief of not “feeling like yourself,” and the slow return to ...

Wait - I'm Done Having Kids?

I didn’t think I wanted more children.But I wasn’t expecting this quiet ache.This soft grief that shows up while folding the last onesie, or hearing someone else talk about their due date, or holdi...

The Hardest Part of Being Their Safe Place

Ever notice how your child can be perfectly polite with their teacher, your grumpy neighbor or that stranger at the market—but the moment they’re with you (alone), it’s all clinging, crying, scream...

From Crumbs to Cake: How To Reclaim Your Right to Need

Motherhood isn’t just sleepless nights and endless giving — it’s a full-body overhaul that demands more than bubble baths and spa days to recover. True self-care in postpartum means recognizing tha...

The Art of Not Losing Yourself in Motherhood

Mothering yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential. In this heartfelt post, we explore what it means to care for your own needs in the chaos of motherhood. From small rituals to identity shifts, this ...

A Reflection on Transformation 🦋

It started with spit-up, no sleep, and a zipper that wouldn’t work.A moment every mom knows: standing in front of the mirror, trying to nurse a baby, juggle a toddler, and somehow live a new life i...

How to Make Mother’s Day Meaningful (Without the Stress)

Mother’s Day can come with a lot of pressure.  Whether it’s expectations from family, Instagram-perfect posts, or the emotional weight of this role we carry, it’s easy to feel like you’re supposed ...

How to Balance Work and Breastfeeding

Returning to work after having a baby can be a big adjustment for breastfeeding moms, but with the right planning, pumping can seamlessly continue your breastfeeding journey. This guide offers prac...

Pumping 101: The Ultimate Guide for New and Expecting Mamas

Pumping breast milk can be a game-changer for many new moms, allowing you to continue breastfeeding while juggling work, travel, or personal time. In this comprehensive guide, we walk you through e...

Birthing Love from Pregnancy to Valentine’s Day Traditions

Pregnancy and motherhood are a journey of endless love. From the first kick to sleepless nights, love grows in every moment. Take time for self-care with Sitz Down, Mama or Calm It Down, Mama Bath ...

3 Freezer-Friendly Postpartum Meals to Save You Time & Sanity

Congratulations Mama! Either you’re prepping for baby or you’ve given birth! Amid the joy and excitement, we know that finding time—and energy—to cook can be a real challenge. Between sleepless nig...

A Hospital Bag Checklist for Mama and Baby: What Do You REALLY Need?

It’s third trimester time—you’re rounding the corner toward your due date, and sh*t is about to get real! That means it’s time to prep, mama. Yes, you might hate packing (anyone else procrastinate ...

Pumping in Style: How to Feel Like Yourself (Even With a Pump in Tow)

If you’ve ever caught yourself hooked up to an industrial-grade breast pump, watching milk flow into bottles while thinking, Am I a mom or a dairy cow?, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, too. Twice.

Reflections on a Year of Growth

Last year was a whirlwind, and I’m still processing the speed at which time flew. Between juggling my roles as a CEO, creative director, and mama to three, I often felt like I missed the small, spe...

Rethinking the Holidays: My Journey from Exhaustion to Connection

My kids will not remember every present, but I know they’ll remember the times we made pancakes in pajamas, built forts with fairy lights, and skated until our legs were soar. That’s the kind of ho...

The 4 Essentials B's

Survive the holiday chaos as a new mama with these 4 essential tips: 1) Have a go-to breastfeeding outfit like the Mirage jumpsuit or the Cocoon for easy feeding anywhere. 2) Practice breath-work t...

Sure, you could keep pushing yourself, but what if you didn’t have to?

As mothers we give until we’re empty, to keep the plates spinning, even when we’re running on fumes...but what if all this sacrificing actually does more harm than good—not just to ourselves, but ...

Mama's Touched Out: What’s Going On (and What To Do About It)

This movie plays on repeat for mother’s who are touched out, or feeling overwhelmed with physical touch to the point of panic or even disgust. It’s a sense of overstimulation and sensory overload t...

Postpartum recovery is not a race, it's a journey

While modern society does not prioritize postpartum care, it's important for you to make the wise and healthy choice to rest and nourish your body... By doing so you will replenish and pave the way...

Healing Autoimmune Disease

Brooke, @everydayexpert and founder of @thehealhive joined AMMA co-founder, Satya Twena, to chat all about autoimmunity and healing. Brooke’s own journey began with a tick bite, and she gets raw an...

Navigating the Transition

Returning to work after a baby can be overwhelming, especially for breastfeeding moms. Learn five essential tips for pumping success as you balance your career and breastfeeding goals. From underst...

The Crucial First Moments: Mastering the Latch from Minute Zero

Congrats Mama! Welcoming a new baby into the world is the biggest occasion! Filled with joy, anticipation, and a fair share of challenges.  As a postpartum doula, lactation expert and three time nu...

Deepening Connection with Your Child: 5 Practices we’re using now

Being a parent often feels like you're watching time slip through your fingers.  Yes I know, I talk about this a lot. As a mom of three, I get asked on the daily “how’s motherhood going?”  I now fi...

Navigating the Fast Pace of Motherhood

For every mom who's ever felt overwhelmed by the dizzying pace of motherhood, this post is for you. If you've ever felt like life's going too fast and you can't quite catch up, here are some ways t...

Are you numbing yourself with your to-do list?

After a really frantic morning of trying to get 3 kids fed and out the door ⏰, dumping laundry into the dryer and obsessively searching for that one missing baby sock, I found myself thinking “am ...

The Happiness Catalyst

It's a gentle nudge to remember that in the midst of our bustling mama lives, it's often the simplest joys that evoke the most profound happiness. Because when we are able to slow down and become p...

Time Waits For No Mom

Today, I find myself grappling with one of those heartstring-tugging instances – I catch myself wondering, 'Will this little thing she's doing turn into those 'last time' memories?'"

8 Easy Ways To Transform Your Hospital Room Vibes

Creating a calming and healing atmosphere in your hospital room is about more than just aesthetics—it's about nurturing your well-being and aiding your recovery process. By incorporating elements s...

Being Intentional Even When Inefficient: The secret to unlearning toxic productivity

Uncomfortable truth time: We live in a culture where efficiency, achievements, and accomplishments are overly celebrated, while rest, simplicity, and saying “no” are seen as synonymous with lazines...

Ready to Embrace the New You? A 4th Trimester Guide to Feeling Good and Looking Chic

It may or may not be coming as a shock to you that you probably still look a little pregnant...Your uterus still might have some shrinking to do (called involution, which is a far sexier word than ...

Make Peace With Your Birth Story: 6 Tips To Help

Motherhood is a massive transformation...physically, mentally, emotionally. It’s an entirely new identity, and it’s a challenging time of change under the best of circumstances. But what happens wh...

Impatient to Meet Your Baby? Kickstart Labor With These 11 Natural Methods

“40 weeks” is the general gauge used for pregnancy...you’re completely full-term, that baby is fully cooked, your due date has arrived, and mama is OVER IT.  In reality, the average length of pregn...

How to Manage Labor Pain Like a Boss: All Your Options, Explained

“Gimme the drugs!” You hear that line screamed a lot in movies and TV shows from sweaty laboring women, and we all know what it means: Give me an epidural! But what exactly is an epidural, and what...

Mama Rules: How to Lay Down the Law for a Successful Fourth Trimester

There’s something about a brand-new baby that can make people go a little nuts (it’s almost as if they’re really adorable and cuddly or something). Don’t get us wrong...you worked your butt off to ...

Want a Successful Postpartum Experience? What You Need to Know

Ah, the fourth trimester. The term was originally coined based on the fact that newborn babies are actually born too early so the first three months of their life earthside should be as “womb-like”...

Mama, Take Care of Yourself With These 19 Inspired Ideas

Love it or hate it, the phrase “self-care” gets tossed around a lot as something important for mothers to make time for. It often conjures up images of toned soft-skinned women soaking in a deep po...

Dress Your Bump: A 3rd Trimester Guide to Feeling Good and Looking Chic

There’s no hiding it...that baby bump is out there loud and proud now! Third trimester maternity style is still all about showcasing your belly (hey, you’re workin’ hard to grow that little peanut,...

How To Make Your Pregnancy Celebration Extra Special

You’ve been working hard growing that little human, mama...you deserve a celebration worthy of the effort! Here are a few ways to celebrate this momentous time in your life, whether you’re in charg...

You'll Love These 9 Creative and Inviting Nursery Design Ideas

OK, let’s be real...babies don’t really need a designed and decorated nursery. Their list of demands is pretty bare bones: food, a place to sleep, and...well, that’s basically it. So we know that d...

80 Unique Baby Names So Good, You’ll Wish You Were Having 80 Babies

You won’t find Jack, Billy, or Jane on this list! Naming your baby is kind of a big deal...maybe THE biggest deal after actually finding out you’re expecting! And while making a list of options can...