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Erin Heger

POPSUGAR Contributor

Erin is a freelance writer located in the Kansas City area covering topics related to maternal mental health, reproductive justice, parenting, health care policy and personal finance. Her reporting and essays have been featured in The Atlantic, Refinery29, Rewire.News, LearnVest, SheKnows and more.

Latest Posts From Erin

I Focused So Much on My Own Self-Care That It Almost Destroyed My Husband

Jan 16, 2020

I Focused So Much on My Own Self-Care That It Almost Destroyed My Husband

My husband recently told me that he'll be going away for a weekend in a couple months.

I Didn't Realize I Needed Help With My Anxiety Until It Consumed Me After I Gave Birth

Sep 26, 2019

I Didn't Realize I Needed Help With My Anxiety Until It Consumed Me After I Gave Birth

The night my husband and I moved my son to his crib from the bassinet in our room, I stared at the baby monitor all night — consumed with worry that he would stop breathing or I would sleep too deeply to hear his cries.

Take It From Someone Who's Been There — the Newborn Phase Really Is the Hardest

Aug 31, 2019

Take It From Someone Who's Been There — the Newborn Phase Really Is the Hardest

"Aren't you just loving it?" my friend asked me, cradling my newborn son in her arms.

My Sister Is My Person — and I Treasure Our Relationship Above Most Others

Jul 24, 2019

My Sister Is My Person — and I Treasure Our Relationship Above Most Others

My hairbrush came flying down the stairs, barely missing my head as I dodged it.

When My Kid Throws a Tantrum, I Remind Myself of This 1 Thing to Stay Calm

Jul 18, 2019

When My Kid Throws a Tantrum, I Remind Myself of This 1 Thing to Stay Calm

I watch my three-year-old son thrash on the floor, his screams reaching such a high volume I worry the neighbors will hear.

My Toddler Won't Stop Getting Naked . . . Yeah, Apparently That's a Thing Toddlers Do

Apr 25, 2019

My Toddler Won't Stop Getting Naked . . . Yeah, Apparently That's a Thing Toddlers Do

The doorbell rings, and my 3-year-old son races to the door.