The Museum of Motherhood, the ProCreate Project, the Mom Egg Review, and the Mother Magazine are pleased to announce the launch of a bi-monthly international exchange of ideas and art. M.A.M.A. will celebrate the notion of being “pregnant with ideas” in new ways. This scholarly discourse intersects with the artistic to explore the wonder and the challenges of motherhood. Using words and artContinue reading “M.A.M.A. ~ Birth & SONOGRAM (Art); [LINK]”
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Mother Studies Summer Accelerated Class: A Student’s Reflections
As posted on the website, we are underway with the seven-week intensive course offered through the museum, “Introduction to Mother Studies.” The course explores key questions related to motherhood, feminism, and the family – issues that the museum seeks to bring awareness to as an institution of thought. We are happy to share a glimpseContinue reading “Mother Studies Summer Accelerated Class: A Student’s Reflections”
Did Someone Say Doula?
ICYMI – In a recent article, The Times reported on the growing numbers of doulas that expecting NYC moms employ to support them during their labor processes. Those this may feel like old news to some, The Times goes on to discuss doulas’ push for a greater level of recognition. Doulas, a name derived fromContinue reading “Did Someone Say Doula?”
Birth Stories Featuring Kim; Raising Awareness about HELLP Syndrome
It’s #FriendFriday!!! This week I’m sharing a birth story from my friend Kim Meeks. She and her husband, George, have had an incredible journey with her daughter. Mary Farris was born at 25 weeks gestation, 15 full weeks premature. Kim shares her story here: It was a normal pregnancy for the first 6 months. My husbandContinue reading “Birth Stories Featuring Kim; Raising Awareness about HELLP Syndrome”