#MyStoryMatters: Monica and Molly- Loss And Renewal
Trigger Warning This post talks about loss. We all have a story to tell and each of our stories can be the change this world needs. My story is…
Why You Shouldn’t Pull That April Fool’s Pregnancy Announcement Prank
by Jessica Martin-Weber Don’t ever believe a pregnancy announcement made on April 1st. I grew up in a home that enjoyed practical jokes. A good prank was appreciated with gusto…
Shredded Mother, Whole
by Jessica Martin-Weber I have never shared this publicly but as I reflect on last year I think I’m ready to share it now: I had pregnancy loss this time…
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.
I don’t know how to tell you about Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Today is Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Day and I don’t know what to say. I don’t know how to tell you why this matters to me or what HG is like. Though I’m used to being able to express myself fairly well in written word, for some reason I just can’t find the words. The truth is, I just don’t know how. There’s too much and it is still so hard to talk about.
Dear Kathleen- Nursing strikes, biting, low weight gain, and painful breastfeeding in pregnancy
We receive hundreds of emails and messages daily from Leakies looking for help and information in their breastfeeding journey. As so many seek support from us, we are so honored…
