Although childbirth is an experience that unites women across every border, the way societies celebrate this momentous event varies immensely. Here in America, gender reveals, baby showers, sip and sees and newborns being swaddled in pink and blue striped blankets used in hospitals nationwide are just a few of the commonalities surrounding childbirth. But much like music, cuisine, and entertainment,

Ina May Gaskin is a midwife, author, public speaker, and has been long-crowned the “most famous midwife in the world.” Ina May has been working as a midwife since 1971, where she began a midwifery center within the self-sustaining community that she helped found, known as “The Farm” in Summertown, Tennessee. Since beginning her career nearly 50 years ago, Ina

When most women recount their postpartum recovery experience, there usually isn’t much to remember. I mean sure, there are memories of peri bottles, engorged breasts, and busted blood vessels in their eyes. But what about the aftercare aspect of recovering from childbirth? Many nations, specifically America, are still severely lacking in necessary postpartum care protocols. After giving birth vaginally, the

When my family and I decided to take a 10-hour road trip to Tenessee, we took all the necessary precautions to ensure that our journey would go as smoothly as possible. But still, even the best-behaved toddler’s unwillingness to sit in a car becomes overwhelmingly apparent around the fourth hour. It wasn’t long after we passed this psychological landmark of

In the true spirit of being a strong, independent woman who don’t need no man, a female Komodo dragon at the Chattanooga Zoo has given birth to three live hatchlings- without the help of a male partner. This phenomenon, known as parthenogenesis, is a natural form of asexual reproduction in which the development of an embryo occurs without fertilization by

Bassinets are big business. Ask any mom-to-be what she has on her baby registry, and she’ll likely have some variation of such portable sleepers topping her list. But not all bassinets are created equally- and apparently, the FDA agrees. The SNOO Smart Sleeper is an automated bassinet that promises to reduce crying, increase sleep, and claims to be the safest

Certain milestones in life are full of magic and wonder. Your first Christmas snow, driving through a vacant parking lot in your parent’s Volvo, and the day your baby finally starts sleeping on a somewhat consistent schedule. It’s no secret that society is obsessed with all things baby sleep; why they don’t sleep, how to make them sleep, what to

Tia Mowry, who is presumably best known for her role in the classic Disney Channel hit series “Sister Sister,” has been goals ever since she first rocked her fearless 90s fashions on the small screen. These days, however, Tia has hung up her stylish hat collection and can often be found rocking her fabulous mom bod instead- and we are

Spring has sprung y’all! Pollen is in the air, the rainy days seem endless, and stores have stocked-up on pastel-colored clothes that look atrocious against my olive skin. Despite these minor inconveniences, I still consider spring to be one of my favorite seasons. It’s a time for egg-hunting fun, potato-salad fueled family gatherings, and emotionally terrorizing your child for the