Motherhood

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“Midwifery is all about empowering that woman”

VIDEO: Michelle Wright from Scotland shares her perspective on empowerment, midwifery, and motherhood.

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The Mother I Wish I Could Hug

I woke up early on this Saturday morning. It’s rainy, and the perfect day to sleep in, but I couldn’t […]

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The baby we will never meet

I’m pregnant. Most women when they have that news are elated and can’t wait to share. They start choosing baby […]

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Working Hard to be Joyful!

A few years ago, my husband and I were at an event where the speaker challenged us to develop a […]

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Not too long ago, my son and I were the face of SNAP, hunger and poverty in Idaho

June 8, 2008, I remember the day vividly—the nurse practitioner told me I had Type 2 Diabetes. I argued with […]

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A Safer Future for Me and My Baby

Sometimes, I wake up from crying in my sleep during the night. Why? Every night for the last three years […]

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The Sreepur Village, Bangladesh

In my 26 years of married life, I gave birth to five daughters in hope each time of giving birth […]

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Sabiendo Que Mi Voz Debería ser Escuchada

Alrededor de hace algo así como un mes, estuve extremadamente sorprendida por una orden de la Corte presentada en contra […]

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Knowing My Voice Should Be Heard

A month ago or so, I was extremely surprised by a court order submitted by my ex-husband. Without my knowledge, […]

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A Week of My Own

There was a time I wore my To Do List like a badge of honor. I did it all: held […]