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Beyond the Egg Timer

An insider's guide to having children in your thirties and forties.

Pregnancy
5 Myths About Medications During Pregnancy

Sharon Praissman Fisher on September 9, 2020

Many women resist taking medication during pregnancy, but the risk of untreated depression can be as great, if not greater.

Many women resist taking medication during pregnancy, but the risk of untreated depression can be as great, if not greater.

Friends
What Not to Say When You’re the Lucky One

Sharon Praissman Fisher on July 18, 2018

After overcoming fertility challenges and becoming a mother, she faces a new challenge: What to say to the friend who's had three failed IVF cycles?

After overcoming fertility challenges and becoming a mother, she faces a new challenge: What to say to the friend who's had three failed IVF cycles?

Trauma
Traumatic Deliveries

Sharon Praissman Fisher on September 7, 2017

Having a baby can simultaneously be the best and worst day of your life. When routine deliveries go south, PTSD symptoms can emerge.

Having a baby can simultaneously be the best and worst day of your life. When routine deliveries go south, PTSD symptoms can emerge.

Parenting
What You Said Made Me Feel Bad

Sharon Praissman Fisher on October 7, 2016

A guest post from one of the authors of the recent parenting book The Danish Way, which is full of fascinating parenting from the country that’s been ranked happiest in the world.

A guest post from one of the authors of the recent parenting book The Danish Way, which is full of fascinating parenting from the country that’s been ranked happiest in the world.

Pregnancy
The Realist

Sharon Praissman Fisher on March 5, 2016

Indecision and global warming delay childbearing for one couple.

Indecision and global warming delay childbearing for one couple.

Infertility
Reader Roundup 2015

Sharon Praissman Fisher on November 29, 2015

From Law of Attraction to the scientific method, from coping with infertility to finding jeans that actually fit while pregnant with twins, these books will inform, inspire, and entertain you!

From Law of Attraction to the scientific method, from coping with infertility to finding jeans that actually fit while pregnant with twins, these books will inform, inspire, and entertain you!

Mating
Mom Dating 101

Sharon Praissman Fisher on October 13, 2015

The introvert/socially anxious/exhausted/shy mom's guide to making new friends.

The introvert/socially anxious/exhausted/shy mom's guide to making new friends.

Pregnancy
Change of Seasons, Change of Heart

Sharon Praissman Fisher on September 25, 2015

If you are feeling stuck in the fertility trenches, a new thought approach may be in order.

If you are feeling stuck in the fertility trenches, a new thought approach may be in order.

Parenting
Want to Be a Happier New Mom? Try “Hygge”

Sharon Praissman Fisher on August 17, 2015

Guest blogger Jessica Joelle Alexander explains how the Danish concept of Hygge helps women transition to motherhood.

Guest blogger Jessica Joelle Alexander explains how the Danish concept of Hygge helps women transition to motherhood.

Empathy
Parents Beware

Sharon Praissman Fisher on June 18, 2015

An obsession with ensuring our kids are happy could, paradoxically, create very lonely and depressed adults.

An obsession with ensuring our kids are happy could, paradoxically, create very lonely and depressed adults.

Anxiety
Unsolicited Advice

Sharon Praissman Fisher on May 31, 2015

Sharon shares a baker's dozen of things she has learned in her first trimester of parenting.

Sharon shares a baker's dozen of things she has learned in her first trimester of parenting.

Relationships
The Mother's Day Post

Sharon Praissman Fisher on May 4, 2015

A simple guide for enjoying this holiday regardless of whether you have children or not.

A simple guide for enjoying this holiday regardless of whether you have children or not.

Attachment
The Baby Share

Sharon Praissman Fisher on April 10, 2015

Babies are born into families and communities. Although it can be anxiety inducing, allowing others to hold your baby benefits you, your baby, and the baby's fan club.

Babies are born into families and communities. Although it can be anxiety inducing, allowing others to hold your baby benefits you, your baby, and the baby's fan club.

Health
Birth Your Way

Sharon Praissman Fisher on March 28, 2015

Women over 35 are more susceptible to birth interventions. However, training for labor, finding providers who meet your needs, and good fortune can lead to a happy birth experience.

Women over 35 are more susceptible to birth interventions. However, training for labor, finding providers who meet your needs, and good fortune can lead to a happy birth experience.

Sleep
Do Not Sleep When the Baby Sleeps

Sharon Praissman Fisher on March 9, 2015

The age old advice on surviving the early newborn days may not work for all new moms.

The age old advice on surviving the early newborn days may not work for all new moms.

Grief
Childless by Circumstances

Sharon Praissman Fisher on January 22, 2015

Women without children are marginalized and stigmatized by western society. The irony is that they are often the pillars of our community, mothering in so many ways.

Women without children are marginalized and stigmatized by western society. The irony is that they are often the pillars of our community, mothering in so many ways.

Pregnancy
Prenatal Screening and the AMA Mom

Sharon Praissman Fisher on January 11, 2015

Comprehensive prenatal testing is offered to women of all ages. It is important to understand what information it actually offers and how that will guide your pregnancy. This is particularly important for the over 35 mom who may feel more pressure to do it.

Comprehensive prenatal testing is offered to women of all ages. It is important to understand what information it actually offers and how that will guide your pregnancy. This is particularly important for the over 35 mom who may feel more pressure to do it.