Looking for an alternative to the hospital smiley face pain scales? I got you covered. At least, if you like Parks and Rec, booze, red, or dogs.
Not a fan of hospital pain scales? I made you these four alternatives.
Author: Abby Jorgensen
Hi, I'm Abby! I am a birth and bereavement doula, assistant professor of sociology & health care ethics, author, wife, and mom.
6 fascinating facts about fetal hearing
If you've ever wondered what's up with singing to pregnant bellies or how much language newborns understand, here are six questions and answers about fetal hearing that you might find interesting.
Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss (a South Bend version designed for Catholics)
Here are the details on my next Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss training: it's designed especially for Catholics and open to all, and it's happening in South Bend, IN.
Doula life: a Doula Well episode about supporting clients through loss
A couple of weeks ago, I had the honor of being a guest on Victoria Wilson's IGTV series for Mother Well Doula, Doula Well, to talk about doulaing clients through loss.
The Notre Dame Social Justice Award
This year, the University of Notre Dame awarded me the Social Justice Award for my scholarship and community work on mothers, especially bereaved mothers. I'm really, really excited about it.
6 ways to help parents during the formula shortage
There's a massive formula shortage facing the United States and several other countries right now. You can help families feed their babies. Here are six ideas for how.
Happy mothers day!
Happy mothers day!
You can leave early.
Mothers Day is coming up.
What’s the deal with placenta consumption?
Love it? Hate it? No idea what it is? Read this post to learn about placenta consumption.
Announcing the 2022 Bereavement Retreats
On this International Bereaved Mother's Day, it is Victoria's and my honor to announce the Mother Well Bereavement Retreat dates for this year.
Abby the Sociologist Doula 