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
Fourth Trimester

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
Fourth Trimester, Women's Health
queer miscarriage: Couple holding hands laying on floor together
Miscarriage & Loss

Miscarrying while queer: How to care for yourself after pregnancy loss when the resources aren’t built for us

Here’s how to find the support you need and deserve.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
Miscarriage & Loss, Fertility Prep More, Self Care
pregnant person at doctor's office getting pregnancy checkup - lgbtq birth provider
Pregnancy

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
Pregnancy, Relationships
pregnant woman resting at home
Getting Pregnant

Your guide to getting pregnant with IUI

Two midwives share everything you need to know about the fertility process.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
Getting Pregnant, Fertility Prep More, Health & Wellness, Infertility, Journey, Life, Marriage & Partnerships, Pregnancy, Relationships, Women's Health
lgbtq family with baby at home - lgbtq family building
Marriage & Partnerships

A primer on legal basics for forming LGBTQ families

Here's how to navigate potential challenges smoothly.

Updated May. 30, 2023
Marriage & Partnerships, Getting Pregnant
Pregnancy

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
Pregnancy, Getting Pregnant, Infertility, Pre-Pregnancy Shopping Guides
two women embracing -lgbtq family planning
Getting Pregnant

Conception guide for LGBTQ families, from choosing a donor to tracking your cycle

It's a journey well worth taking.

Updated May. 23, 2022
Getting Pregnant, Marriage & Partnerships
mom postpartum kissing baby
Postpartum

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
Postpartum, Fourth Trimester, Life
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