On March 21, 2016 I posted the following rant on my Facebook page about the odd socks campaign on Down Syndrome Day. This year I thought I’d try and add some further reflection. “Here’s why I won’t be wearing mismatched socks on Down Syndrome Day: Because odd socks do not foster diversity. Because people with […]
Archives for March 2017
Best Birth Book Review: Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth
If you are only going to read one book during your pregnancy, this should be the one! A little background on the author Ina May Gaskin is very well known across the globe and has been working tirelessly for over 3 decades to deliver woman centered care to her clients and community at “The […]
What kind of prenatal vitamin should I take? (Hint: probably none)
Everybody knows that taking a prenatal vitamin is important to growing a healthy baby, right? We are commonly asked, “What kind of prenatal vitamin should I take?” The short answer is, probably none. What?! What about all those micronutrients? It is true that micronutrients are important to growing a healthy baby. Midwife Heather Mason […]