In late August, I spoke with Hilary Simpson, a nurse working in maternal health in Reno, Nevada, to learn about her impactful project: Building Better Birth Stories. Her project underscores the importance of documenting childbirth narratives to...
Art, Activism, and Midwifery: A conversation with Laura Godfrey-Isaacs
I first started following Laura Godfrey-Isaacs on Twitter a few months ago, when she was starting conversations about gender language and inclusivity in birth work. Laura is a midwife, artist, and activist and brings this rich background together to...
Birthing Connection
By Amber Weiseth Like many American college students, during my sophomore year of college I was faced with a decision on my future which I was no more prepared to make than when I left high school. I had a vague idea of classes I enjoyed and things...