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Meet Raquel Nowak, Founder of Matrescence
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Meet Raquel Nowak, Founder of Matrescence

Meet our founder, Raquel Nowak! Raquel built Matrescence on the philosophy of "mothering the mother"; it was born to provide a practical application of self-care that can fit into a busy mom's life...

A Path to Motherhood through Infertility and Adoption
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A Path to Motherhood through Infertility and Adoption

There are not only many ways to be a mother, there are many ways to become a mother as well. For Dañi Bruno, her path to motherhood has been a long one, marked by infertility challenges, pregnancy...

Tips for Dealing with Mother's Day Disappointment
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Tips for Dealing with Mother's Day Disappointment

Mother's Day can be a tough holiday for many moms. In many cases, the disparity between mama's expectations and the reality of the day can lead to feelings of disappointment, which then can lead to...

Over the Rainbow with Yazmin Ramos
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Over the Rainbow with Yazmin Ramos

Meet soon-to-be mama Yazmin Ramos, Producer at ESSENCE, as she talks candidly about her first pregnancy, which ended in loss, and shares her approach to and gratitude for her current pregnancy.

Evolving into Motherhood with Meaghan Barakett, Founder of One Girl Inc.
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Evolving into Motherhood with Meaghan Barakett, Founder of One Girl Inc.

Meaghan Barakett is, first and foremost, a mother. She’s also the Founder of the non-profit organization, One Girl Inc., a Humanitarian, a Yogi, and holds the title of Miss New York USA 2005. Meagh...

Celebrating C-Section Mamas
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Celebrating C-Section Mamas

In honor of C-Section Awareness Month, we've compiled some pro tips (and real talk!) from a two-time C-Section mama. From binders to mesh underwear to skin-to-skin right after delivery, here's the ...

Community in Crisis: Focus on Black Maternal Mental Health
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Community in Crisis: Focus on Black Maternal Mental Health

While all mamas are at risk of mental health illness during or following pregnancy, Black women are much more likely than White mothers to suffer from a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD) ...

Shining a Light on Black Maternal Health Week
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Shining a Light on Black Maternal Health Week

April 2022 marks the fifth year anniversary of the Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) campaign. Matrescence is proud to shine a light on Black Maternal Health Week and to stand alongside women like...

Celebrating World Doula Week: Empowering Women with Rachel Nicks
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Celebrating World Doula Week: Empowering Women with Rachel Nicks

Rachel Nicks -- mama, actor, doula, lactation counselor, and founder of Birth Queen -- shares what it means to be a doula, her perspective on empowering mothers on their birth and breastfeeding jou...

Finding Strength with Healing Artist Gabi Torres
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Finding Strength with Healing Artist Gabi Torres

Expectant mama Gabi Torres is a healing artist who focuses on balancing a healthy life and pregnancy. She is passionate about all things wellness, meditation, yoga, and nourishing the soul. We’re s...

Matrescence: Embracing the Change with Brittainy Taylor
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Brittainy Taylor: Embracing Change on the Motherhood Journey

Brittainy Taylor literally does it all -- Director of Information Technology for Uncommon James, radio host at Young Country Nashville, former reality TV personality on E!'s Very Cavallari -- and a...

Refining Motherhood with Dreena Whitfield
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Refining Motherhood with Dreena Whitfield

A mom with her second baby on the way, wife, and entrepreneur, Dreena Whitfield (@dreenawhitpr) is busy to say the least! We had the chance to learn more about Dreena’s pregnancies in terms of self...