The Universal Realm of Motherhood: Why We Must Help Haiti NOW
It’s a relatively cool day for a tropical climate. A lovely, comfortable 78 degrees. But in Madaline’s small, cinder block home, the mood of its inhabitants in no way reflects the gloriousness of the weather. Schools have been closed since September, so her 6 children help her make trips back and forth to the river […]
The Medical Term for Miscarriage Is Abortion: Here’s Why That’s a Problem
Nearly half of miscarrying mothers admit to feeling guilt or self-blame. And why wouldn't we feel guilty? The word miscarriage, after all, directly implies blame toward the mother. If you’re shaking your head "no" here, please keep reading. This post is for you.
Holy Hot Flashes: Laura’s Primary Ovarian Insufficiency Story
When Laura had hot flashes at 32, her medical intuition told her it was not good. She hoped to conceive, but soon learned that she had primary ovarian insufficiency. Here's her story.
What to Expect When Miscarrying
Here is my personal experience with miscarriage, where I'll talk about the physical impact that different types of pregnancy loss can have on your body.
Miscarriage Grief: Fathers Struggle Through Loss Too
Partners don't experience the physicality of pregnancy loss, but they feel the losses emotionally. This is one father's story of the pain of miscarriage.
The Benefits of Patient Empowerment for African American Mothers
Aisha Stith is writing this article for her rockstar son, Chase, one of the most magnificent beings. And for everyone who has endured the trauma of delivering a child early. You see, Chase was born very early, at 30 weeks and 1 day. Aisha experienced both pregnancy and labor complications that reminded her of the […]
How to Deal With Miscarriage: 7 Things I Wish I’d Known
Figuring out how to deal with miscarriage (both during and after the horrifying experience) is really hard. Because pregnancy loss has been been a relatively taboo for so long, most of us haven’t talked to a lot of women who’ve been through it. 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in miscarriage. And yet, we’re only recently beginning […]