Jessica Dean

Jessica Dean

Jessica Dean is a freelance writer and marketing and communications consultant. Her words have helped the missions of organizations like Sierra Club, Stand Up to Cancer, and Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. In addition to Today's Parent, she's been published in Ms. Magazine and The Manifest Station. She lives in Portland, OR, with her husband and two sons.

Latest from Jessica Dean

What I Wish I'd Known About Pelvic Organ Prolapse Before Having Kids
Pregnancy

What I Wish I'd Known About Pelvic Organ Prolapse Before Having Kids

One mom opens up about her two prolapses, what helped her heal and expert advice on managing POP during pregnancy.
7 minutes
Why I Opted Out Of Weigh-Ins During My Second Pregnancy
Pregnancy

Why I Opted Out Of Weigh-Ins During My Second Pregnancy

After years of internalizing diet culture, one mom looks back on how pregnancy helped her reclaim autonomy over her body.
7 minutes