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I have never met a woman
A poem by Cait Simmons
Cait Simmons
Nov 9, 20241 min read
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*Updated* Prenatal Resources on the South Shore
My prenatal clients ask me regularly for my go-to local resources for all things pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I try to give the...
Cait Simmons
Aug 13, 20241 min read
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My Personal Experiences with Burnout
The first time I truly felt burned out was my freshman year of college. It was my first real extended time away from home. On a weird...
Cait Simmons
Aug 28, 20218 min read
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Reducing EMF Exposure
Before I dive in here I want to be clear about something: I am not a scientist and I am not an expert on this topic. I am simply a parent...
Cait Simmons
May 19, 20214 min read
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A sweet treat in labor can go a long way
This is the story about the power of sweets (and the power of sisters). The day before I gave birth to my son, Bodie, I woke up with...
Cait Simmons
May 28, 20203 min read
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To the graduating class of 2020
Dear class of 2020, Some people are honoring you by sharing their senior portraits on social media. I must admit I enjoy seeing how my...
Cait Simmons
Apr 26, 20204 min read
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Thoughts on the pandemic
We are all living with a lot of unknowns and that can be scary. So many unanswerable questions. How long will this last? Who among us...
Cait Simmons
Apr 22, 20202 min read
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To all the mamas of COVID-19
To the women trying to conceive... To the women who just found out they are expecting... To the women who are pregnant and due soon... To...
Cait Simmons
Apr 22, 20201 min read
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Just Breathe
When I was younger, it would happen. Walking through halls in bathroom stalls a rising panic would lead to shortness of breath until I...
Cait Simmons
Apr 22, 20201 min read
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Dear 2019
Dear 2019, I’m thankful you were the last year of an eventful decade—the year we welcomed our daughter, Tilly, and became a family of...
Cait Simmons
Feb 5, 20202 min read
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My Postpartum Journey
I read a scary thing the other day: women in their childbearing years account for the largest group suffering from depression in this...
Cait Simmons
Oct 19, 20197 min read
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What Nobody Tells You About Pregnancy...
There are so many little things about pregnancy, labor and postpartum that nobody tells you. Why? I think mostly because people forget...
Cait Simmons
Sep 25, 20195 min read
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Pumpkin Soup with Cilantro Almond Pesto
Pumpkin Soup with Cilantro Almond Pesto Serves 4 Soup Ingredients Avocado oil for sauteeing 1 large yellow onion, diced 4 cloves garlic,...
Cait Simmons
Sep 3, 20191 min read
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Preparing for another baby/changing family dynamics
Have you seen any of those beautifully poignant photos of the last time a mother holds one child before having another? (like this one)....
Cait Simmons
Jan 15, 20193 min read
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My Environmental Resolutions in 2019
My Environmental Resolutions in 2019 This past year, climate change felt scarier than ever. The environmental reports painted a very...
Cait Simmons
Jan 9, 20192 min read
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Dear 2018
Dear 2018, You were the year I stopped breastfeeding my son, Bo. I’d never imagined nursing for 2 years and 10 months but I was proud...
Cait Simmons
Jan 1, 20192 min read
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Good Posture During Pregnancy
Just a quick post about the importance of good posture during pregnancy (and beyond). How you carry yourself can make a big difference in...
Cait Simmons
Dec 21, 20181 min read
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Preparing for Pregnancy
I’ve been preparing myself for pregnancy for the past few months. No, I’m not announcing a pregnancy. I’m talking about PREPARING for...
Cait Simmons
Jul 10, 20185 min read
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The New Smoking
Did you know that video baby monitors emit more radiation than microwaves? Until recently, I didn't. And I was raving about mine because...
Cait Simmons
Jul 10, 20183 min read
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Raw & Organic Lemon Bites
I think these little cuties taste like lemon cookie dough... but they're packed with protein and are all-around organic snacking...
Cait Simmons
Jun 13, 20181 min read
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