Were you told that storks deliver babies? Most of us heard some kind of fairy tale about how babies are born, generally because our parents thought we couldn’t handle the reality of conception and birth. Of course, they did this to provide an age-appropriate explanation for a subject they did not know how to discuss
We can learn a lot from other cultures. I’d like to introduce you to Sobonfu Some’. She is from Burkina Faso in West Africa. Her book Welcoming Spirit Home is inspiring. She says her book “focuses on the wisdom of my ancestors in celebrating childbirth, children, healing, community, and the rituals we honor among our
The image of pregnancy is changing! When I was pregnant in the 60s, I wore tent- style dresses that attempted to cover up the amazing process going on inside my body. Today images glorify the beauty of pregnancy. The image posted here is stunning. She is “Pretty in Pink” and reminds us that the color
