How can you be pregnant without conception even occurring? Why do trimesters have such a hold on the public imagination when they mean nothing medically? What is time, anyway?
Pregnancy: where timelines are made up and the trimesters don’t matter
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Full moon, more babies?
The science on this superstition is more complicated than you might think.
Geek out with me about cell-free DNA
A personal update that has had me geeking out for a week
Newborns cry in different languages
It's true! And we've known this for a few years, but it never ceases to amaze me when I think about it. To learn more, I encourage you to check out this amazing article on multilingualism and fetal development. TLDR: babies who gestated around parents speaking French are distinguishable in their cries from babies who… Continue reading Newborns cry in different languages
Join our book club, on “A Catholic Guide to Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss”
I'm thrilled to tell you that Haven Bereavement Doulas (the training organization I run) is hosting three virtual book clubs this year, starting with my own book! We will be reading A Catholic Guide to Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss together in March. Our reading and meeting schedule is: March 12: Introduction through Chapter 2… Continue reading Join our book club, on “A Catholic Guide to Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss”
Small Business Saturday sale: BOOK CLUB PASS!
Reading and learning, with folks, including some of the authors of the books...We would LOVE to have you join us in Haven Book Club 2025!
5 strategies for supporting Catholics through miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss
I'm eager to share with you a webinar I did recently with Julia Hogan at Vita Optimum Counseling and Consulting, on how folks in support roles can best accompany Catholics through perinatal loss. You can find it below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aldbMGAtCQQ
October 15: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Today is International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. If you're grieving a little one, I am thinking of you and holding you dearly in my heart. Please reach out if you want to share anything about them. Also, as a Catholic, I'll be asking for their intercession in prayer for you and for me.… Continue reading October 15: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Doulas Doing Business Summit 2024
Join me at this free virtual conference next week! The Doulas Doing Business Summit is on its second year, and I am EVEN more excited this year because of how amazing last year was. In case you haven't heard about this summit (especially if you're new to the birth world - welcome!!), here's the deal:… Continue reading Doulas Doing Business Summit 2024
What I’ve been reading
Grief, sociology of healthcare ,and novels; what do you recommend I add?
Abby the Sociologist Doula 