ABOUT US

Folly is for the honest, messy, and complicated reality of planning a family. We share experiences instead of advice, knowing everyone’s story is their own. For far too long, we’ve been told to be quiet about the awkward and uncomfortable truths. Folly is your place to be loud.

Lauren Bell Martin

Lauren is a writer and creative who has spent years covering the fitness and wellness space. She was diagnosed with OCD and health anxiety in 2020, and experienced challenging pregnancies before giving birth to her daughter, Romy, in January 2024 and son, Merit, in October 2025.

Jess Mayhugh

Jess is a writer and editor who spent nearly a decade trying to have a baby before the arrival of her son, Cole, in December 2025. She has published stories for The New York Times and The Atlantic about her fertility journey, the IVF process, and grief around infant loss.