Our story
MEET MINDY
The expert (and the mother) behind Awaiting the Stork
Honest, evidence-based guidance from a board-certified nurse practitioner who has cared for women through fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum for more than a decade — and walked the hardest parts of the road herself.
The story
I'm Mindy Motta, FNP-C, co-founder of Awaiting the Stork, and for more than ten years, a nurse practitioner in obstetrics and gynecology.
My own path to motherhood wasn't a storybook. My husband, Rodrigo, and I spent six years awaiting the stork, moving through multiple fertility clinics and more quiet disappointments than I can count. And here was the hardest part: I spent my days caring for women welcoming their babies, even while I struggled to conceive my own.
"I cared for women welcoming their babies every day, even as I struggled to conceive my own. It was both inspiring and heartbreaking. Then, finally, our miracle arrived...a positive test. And soon after, our beautiful son. That moment changed everything."
That experience is why this brand exists. I know what it is to read everything, second-guess every symptom, and want one trustworthy voice that won't talk down to you or sell you a fantasy. So Rodrigo and I built that voice — a place where the guidance is grounded in real clinical experience, the product picks are honest, and you're treated like a smart woman who deserves the truth.
Whether you're hoping, expecting, healing, or somewhere in between: you're in the right place, and you're not alone.
Mindy's clinical background
- Board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners — Nurse Practitioner, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2012)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) — California State University, Dominguez Hills (2011); BSN, Emporia State University
- Nurse Practitioner in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Scripps Coastal Medical Center, Oceanside, California (since 2014)
- 14+ years caring for women across fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum
- Licensed nurse practitioner in California
- 5.0 average patient rating across 56 reviews (Press Ganey, via Scripps)
Mindy's credentials: Scripps Coastal Medical Center profile · LinkedIn · U.S. News Health · WebMD
Every article and recommendation on Awaiting the Stork is written or reviewed by Mindy. We tell you exactly who stands behind the advice, and we give you the links to check for yourself.
How we write and review our articles
Every article goes through the same steps before it's published.
- Researched from primary sources. We start from clinical guidance and original research (organizations like ACOG, the American Academy of Dermatology, the FDA and the NIH's LactMed database, plus peer-reviewed studies), not other blogs. Sources are listed at the end of each article.
- Written by our team. Articles are researched and drafted by the Awaiting the Stork team, which is why our bylines read "By the Awaiting the Stork team."
- Medically reviewed by Mindy. Mindy checks the clinical content for accuracy before it goes live. Reviewed articles say "Medically reviewed by Mindy Motta, FNP-C" and show the date of her review.
- Honest about products. Some of our links earn us a commission. That never decides what we recommend, and we tell you what a product can't do as well as what it can.
- Kept current. We revisit articles when guidance changes. The date at the top of each article shows when it was last updated.
Mindy is a nurse practitioner, not a physician, and our articles are general information rather than a substitute for advice from your own provider. If you spot something that's wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.
Evidence-based expertise
Our guidance is informed by clinical experience, current research, and professional standards. Never guesswork.
Open & honest recommendations
We recommend only what we believe in, and we're upfront about what a product can and can't do. Your well-being comes before any commission.
Compassionate support
We meet you where you are, without toxic positivity or judgment, at every stage of the journey.
Thoughtful curation
We handpick products for quality, safety, and the real needs of women trying to conceive, expecting, and recovering.
Meet our founding team
Mindy Motta, FNP-C
A board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, Mindy has spent more than a decade at Scripps Coastal Medical Center in North County San Diego supporting women through every stage of pregnancy. After six years navigating her own infertility, she understands the emotional reality firsthand. Now, as mom to Owen, she handpicks the products, medically reviews our articles, and shapes everything published here.
Rodrigo Motta
From Fortune 500 companies to early-stage startups, Rodrigo spent his career as a product design leader. His favorite title, though, is Dad to Owen. At Awaiting the Stork, he's the creative and technical force behind everything you see and use on the site.
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