Irina Gonzalez is an editor and freelance writer covering parenting, recovery, and Latinx culture. She is also the creator of the Pandemic Mama podcast, which brings you honest conversations about having a baby during COVID-19 times. Her work has appeared in over 50 publications, including The Washington Post, O! The Oprah Magazine, Parents, and more. She is based in Florida, where she lives with her husband, brand new baby boy, and their fur babies. You can find more of her work by following her on Instagram.