Toni Harman, MICROBIRTH Toni Harman discusses her documentary MICROBIRTH and the MICROBIOME courses. Hear about the microbiome and what happens during birth and breastfeeding and how that affects a child’s health for the rest of their life. Also, hear how … Continue reading →
Jackie Griggs and Trish Perkins, Midwifery Jackie Griggs, RN, CNM, has been a Nurse Midwife in the Houston area for the past 30 years. She is a mom of five sons, three born at home with the help of midwives. … Continue reading →
Breech Birth Rixa Freeze has a PhD in American Studies from the University of Iowa. Her doctoral studies focused on the history of health care and medicine with specialization in pregnancy, childbirth, and maternity care. Her dissertation examined why women … Continue reading →
“Expecting Miracles” by Ashley Musil, and Birth Stories Ashley Musil, CPM, is a midwife, co-owner and clinical director at Wellspring Midwifery Care & Birth Center. She is also the president of the Greater Houston Midwives’ Alliance. She has six children … Continue reading →
COVID and Pregnancy Several guests share their experiences with COVID-19 and pregnancy plus some current research. Jackie Griggs, RN, CNM, has been a Nurse Midwife in the Houston area for the past 30 years. She is a mom of five … Continue reading →
Postpartum Courtney Flack Salesman is 41 years old and serves as an attorney-advisor/writer for the federal government. An Oklahoma native, Courtney currently lives in the north Houston area with her husband and their two kids. On the weekends, Courtney is … Continue reading →
Addiction Series: Santa Maria Hostel Drug overdose deaths increased by 30% in 2020, hitting the highest number ever recorded. More than 93,000 people died from overdose last year. That is more than 250 people dying every day, more than 10 … Continue reading →
Sherry Duson, Postpartum Health Sherry Duson, MA, LPC-S, PMH-C, founder of the Center for Postpartum Family Health, is a mental health professional who has worked with new mothers and their families since 1999. Her own experience as a mother led … Continue reading →
Megan Robinson and Ashly Kowalski, Yellow Rose Midwifery Megan Robinson, BSN, ADN, LVN, attended Angelina College and Stephen F. Austin State University where she obtained her nursing certificate and degrees (LVN – 2008, ADN – 2009, BSN – 2010). She … Continue reading →
Holly Milkowski, Breastfeeding Holly Milkowski has volunteered as Director of Intact Houston since 2014, sharing research-based education and resources with expecting families and individuals affected by circumcision. She is a local birth worker, and owner of Your Labor Neighbor – … Continue reading →