This piece started as a journal entry about three years ago, while I was a newly-minted mom contemplating the healing process after my C-section....
This week (August 25 – August 31) marks the 10th Annual Black Breastfeeding Week!
Black Breastfeeding Week 2022: 10 Years, A New Foundation
I was fortunate...
When it comes to capturing moments, it's easy to post a picture on social media. But when it comes to capturing photos that do...
Entering the world of motherhood can be a scary, albeit exciting, quest. Advocacy lessons helped me survive torrential waters.
Although Black Maternal Health Week is...
Considering a childbirth education class? Or maybe a class to learn about how to care for a newborn? Infant CPR? You've come to the...
Dear All Lawmakers (especially Democrats):
I understand that to compromise with other Democrats and get the infrastructure bill introduced to attempt to be passed, the...
This is a guest article from Libby Bianchi.
I remember shopping for my black dress at the mall that one humid fall day twelve years...
Hint: A caesarean scar defect does not mean there is an issue with the visible scar on your tummy. It means there is something...
You might be asking yourself how breastfeeding could be an act of resistance? A political act. A statement. You might be wondering how the...
The "snapback." We need to talk about it. Especially now since the topic's been in entertainment news lately.
What does "snapback" mean?
Maybe you've heard of...
A NICU nurse weighs in on the pros and cons of home birth.
I hesitated a long time in writing this article about home birth...
When I struggle with an area of my life I often want a “redo,” I take the time to assess what I learned from...
It took me a while to sit down and write my COVID-19 birth story. Even though things went well, the anxiety leading up to...
To say that I, and many others, did not expect to be in this position is an understatement. I am 34 weeks pregnant while...
In + Around DC
Northern Virginia Bucket List: 50+ Must-Do Activities for Kids
There are so many year-round and seasonal fun things to do in NoVA, we created a Northern Virginia bucket list: 50 must-dos activities for...
