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The First Mother (Part 2): Letting Go and Letting God
Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, “With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man.”Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept…
Slap Alex?
Slap Alex? A Parenting Plot Twist Yesterday, I went to pick up my son from daycare, and as usual, one of the kids ran up to me to show off something in his hand — this time, it was a…
BREASTFEEDING & THE LET-DOWN REFLEX: What It Is and How to Work With It
Breastfeeding & the Let-Down Reflex What It Is and How to Work With It Breastfeeding looks so natural—but it’s something both you and baby have to learn together. One of the most important (and sometimes surprising) parts of the process…
WORKING WITH NURSES & LACTATION CONSULTANTS: Building Your Postpartum Care Team
WORKING WITH NURSES & LACTATION CONSULTANTS Building Your Postpartum Care Team The first hours and days after birth can feel like a whirlwind. You’re healing, bonding, learning, and adjusting—all at once. You don’t have to do it alone. Your postpartum…
Birth Plans Gone Wrong: How to Cope When Things Change
Birth Plans Gone Wrong How to Cope When Things Change You’ve written your birth plan. You’ve imagined every detail. But labor has a way of reminding us: babies follow their own timeline. Sometimes, what you planned—a vaginal delivery, no medications,…
FIBROIDS & FERTILITY: What You Should Know
Fibroids and Fertility What You Should Know Ask any group of Black women, and chances are, someone has a fibroid story—maybe more than one. Some don’t even know they have them until they’re trying to conceive. Others have known for…
KEEP ON MOVING: Staying Active During Pregnancy
KEEP ON MOVING Staying Active During Pregnancy Pregnancy changes everything—but it doesn’t mean you have to stop moving. In fact, staying active can help you feel stronger, sleep better, and even ease common pregnancy aches and pains. The key? Listen…
The First Mother – Created with Purpose
The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”Now the Lord God had formed out of the ground all the wild animals and all the birds in…