Posts by Marea Goodman, Author at Motherly
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Marea Goodman

Marea Goodman is a midwife who specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community. She is also the co-author of the forthcoming book, Baby Making For Everybody: A Guide for LGBTQ+ and solo parents. She lives in Santa Cruz, CA with her wife and three children. Find Marea on Instagram at @restore_midwifery.

mom holding baby and looking at camera practicing postpartum rest

5 important reasons to practice postpartum rest, according to a midwife

Know this: Treating the first 40 days after birth as sacred may help reduce postpartum depression.

Updated Sep. 20, 2023
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Your guide to finding a birth provider who’s LGBTQ-friendly

I’m queer. How can I find the right provider to support me from preconception through pregnancy?

Updated May. 20, 2024
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A primer on legal basics for forming LGBTQ families

Here's how to navigate potential challenges smoothly.

Updated May. 30, 2023

How do I find the right sperm donor?

Queer midwives Marea Goodman and Ray Rachlin walk through the pros and cons of choosing a sperm donor to start your family.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
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How to prepare for postpartum during a pandemic

8 totally doable steps you can take now to help set your mind at ease

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
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