November 17: World Prematurity Daygiving back • tips for giving back
Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death each year. With 15 million babies born too soon every year, this is a problem that cannot go unaddressed. Although the premature birth rate has fallen to its lowest rate in 15 years, there is still work to be done to…
Mother’s Day: Donate Birth Kits to Help Othersgiving back • bettering communities
I gave birth to our second born daughter, Ruby, on the side of the road. No joke. I wasn’t holding out on traveling to the hospital or crossing my fingers about a spectacular home birth. Instead, a super, fast delivery and road construction played havoc on my birth plan…
Book Review: The Sacred Thread Explores Indian SurrogacyIt's difficult to really understand how much of a miracle every pregnancy and childbirth is until you find yourself unable to experience either. The balance of hormones that has to take place at the right time and the teamwork of the ovaries, thyroid, fallopian tubes, etc. are truly amazing symphonies…
Childbirth: What to do to Prepare for DeliveryAs the due date draws near, it can be easy for expecting mothers to find they are becoming a little anxious. Is the overnight hospital bag packed with everything likely to be needed? Is the car gassed and ready to go at a moment's notice? Will family and friends be…
giving back • my world • moms making a difference • moms making a difference
When I think of motherhood, one of the first things that pops into my head was the awesome experience of childbirth. The birth of my oldest son (now 10) was amazing, but not without struggles. I was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia and sent to the hospital for tests. The…
