Erin Heger

Erin Heger
Title: Writer
Education: University of Kansas
Location: Olathe, Kansas
Expertise: Health and wellness, parenting, mental health
  • Erin is a Kansas City-based freelance journalist with more than five years experience writing about parenting and health topics.
  • Erin's writing on maternal mental health and postpartum health has appeared in The Atlantic, the Huffington Post, Baby Center and more.
  • Prior to freelancing full-time Erin worked in health care advocacy and political organizing to make health care more accessible for the uninsured and under-insured.
  • Erin covers a wide range of topics with a focus on health and wellness, parenting, maternal mental health and health care policy.


Experience

Erin is a Kansas City-based freelance journalist whose parenting and health writing has appeared in The Atlantic, the Huffington Post, Insider, Rewire News Group, Baby Center, Truly Mama, Romper, Ravishly and more. Erin has more than five years experience writing about health and wellness topics, including maternal mental health and postpartum health. Prior to freelancing full-tome, Erin worked in health care advocacy helping uninsured and under-insured populations access health care.

Education

Erin has a Bachelor's Degree in journalism and a Bachelor's Degree in political science from the University of Kansas

About Shape

Shape is an award-winning digital fitness, wellness, and beauty destination that offers inclusive, trusted, and empowering expert-led guidance and advice for anyone at any point in their wellness journey. Our library of more than 11,000 stories reaches more than 7 million readers monthly who want to prioritize their health, have fun, and lead an active lifestyle while also cutting through the noise of quick fixes and unvetted fads.

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