Posts by Kristina MacIsaac, Author at Motherly
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Kristina MacIsaac

Kristina Johnson is a writer, producer, and a mother of two—which means she is always sleep deprived. She lives in New York City with her family.

c section picture showing baby being delivered after surgery

13 incredibly powerful & poignant C-section photos

These viral photos and videos tell the stories of birth and strength.

Updated Sep. 21, 2022
Drew Scott and Linda Phan show pregnancy announcement

All the pregnant celebrities in 2021

After two years of fertility struggles, the 'Property Brothers' star is going to be a dad!

Updated Aug. 26, 2022

What went viral this week: A mom’s pre-birth selfie, a selfless dad + a helpful coronavirus comic

These are the stories that made us smile this week.

Updated Sep. 26, 2022

The basketball coach and mama who pumped breastmilk during the NCAA Championship is inspiring us all

"For those of you who think this is too much information," sideline reporter Holly Rowe said, "I'm just gonna tell you this: let's normalize working mothers and all that they have to do to make it all happen."

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
woman with her head in her hands

American parents are among the most burnt out in the world, a new study says

One researcher behind the study is imploring moms and dads to stop trying to be "the perfect parent."

Updated Aug. 26, 2022

PBS Kids is marking Autism Awareness Month with special new cartoon episodes

"Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum" and "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" will both introduce characters with autism next week.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

New data shows a huge drop in HPV infections among young women and girls

The CDC says herd immunity may now be protecting even those who haven't received the HPV vaccine.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Why some mothers aren’t laughing at Tori Spelling’s April Fool’s Day announcement

The actress announced her sixth pregnancy on April 1st. She now says it was a joke aimed at the media.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
collage of people wearing gowns to get their COVID-19 vaccines

Amy Schumer’s inspiring people to wear their fanciest gowns to get their COVID-19 vaccines

The fun social media trend also benefits charity. How cool is that?

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
couple overlooking blue smoke for a gender reveal

Another gender reveal gone wrong—is it time to finally retire this trend?

Two people died when a plane taking part in a gender reveal crashed in Mexico.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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