When it comes to birth control, the IUD has something of a bad reputation. Or at least, that’s what most people bring up when you mention it. But, thankfully, all that’s changing now. In fact, one might even say the IUD … Continue reading
I spend a good deal of my time writing about issues related to birth and maternal health. In fact, once of my long term gigs is writing for Expect With Me – an evidence-based group prenatal care program that looks … Continue reading
I recently returned from a two-week trip to Israel. The area has a certain pull for me. My father is Israeli and I grew up taking frequent trips there, spending summers with cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles. This was my son’s … Continue reading
I feel like I’ve talked about this topic ad nauseam. I’ve written about it for my Mommie Dearest column over at The Frisky. I’ve brain dumped all over this blog about it: Here and here and here and here and … Continue reading
Shall we ignore the fact that this poor blog has been sadly neglected and just dive right in? No? Okay. Apologies up front. I’ve been busy! In addition to my current full time gig working for the Yale School of … Continue reading
From time to time I publish guest posts from Circle of Health International (COHI), a group of midwives and health care professionals committed to providing quality maternal health care worldwide. Read on to learn more about their newest campaign related … Continue reading
When I was in high school, I was a member of the Jewish youth group BBYO. At the end of my Junior year, I ended up running for a spot on the regional board as Shlicha – the person in … Continue reading
I am please to share this guest post from Sera Bonds of Circle of Health International (COHI*). Sera wrote this in response to a NYTimes article the framed midwifery as a fad/status symbol. While I am thrilled to see midwives … Continue reading
We’ve always had an open door policy in our house, which can result in a lack of privacy sometimes, especially in the bathroom. Perhaps I shouldn’t have been so surprised, then, when just around three years old, my son wandered … Continue reading
As of this afternoon, there will only be 3 days left in the Indiegogo campaign my friend Carrie and I started to help fund Our Reality. 3 more days left to fund a project that will provide an alternate platform … Continue reading
The Mamafesto 