#MyStoryMatters
“I always feel bad sharing my story because I don’t want to make others feel bad, breastfeeding my baby was so easy for me, it was just perfect. I almost…
Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Ondansetron: a critical response to media coverage
Did you hear that taking Zofran for extreme nausea and vomiting (or HG, hyperemesis gravidarum) in pregnancy could cause birth defects? That’s what one widely circulated report says from the Toronto Star. But how well researched was the journalism? An academic librarian takes a critical look at the Toronto Star’s piece on the dangers of Zofran/ondansetron in pregnancy and the risk of birth defects.
No Right Way- Sonnets of the tired mom
How can you judge me? Let me count the ways! There are too many so we’ll just highlight a few and say KUDOS to you!
Advocating for mothers and children around the world
I’m used to writing things that make people uncomfortable, I hope this one really does. Typically I talk about boobs, breastfeeding, babies, birth, children, parenting, and similarly related topics here. This post is going to be about more of the same, it just won’t look like it. To be really up front and fair: I have an agenda with this post. Maybe the post important post I’ve written.
A market for breastfeeding support- The Family Friendly Business Initiative
The Family Friendly Business Initiative is helping businesses supportive and welcoming of breastfeeding connect with moms that are in need of breastfeeding friendly environments. Mothers are a significant portion of the spending demographic, businesses know this, so for them to provide a safe place for moms to breastfeed without fear of harassment or discrimination can provide a boost to not only the family but the business and community as well.
