BIRTH Fair Leadership Team: Christine Diaz, JacQue Colson-Smith, Jackie Griggs, Melina Laverde, Natalie Guzman, Monisha Holley-Cherry, Julie Jordan, Randy Holmes, and Monica Salaz. They’ll preview the 21st Annual BIRTH Fair—Saturday, October 4, 10:30 AM–4:00 PM at United Way, 50 … Continue reading →
Monique Welch-Rutherford is an award-winning journalist based in Houston, specializing in uncovering unique stories that highlight the experiences of diverse and marginalized communities, particularly the intersection of health, policy, and race. Formerly a Diverse Communities reporter at the Houston … Continue reading →
Henci Goer, childbirth options expert, educator, and award-winning author, joins us to discuss her new book, Labor Induction: Why, When, and How, the second book in her Take Charge of Your Birth series. Henci is an unparalleled expert in … Continue reading →
Kiwasi Apeh, a mother of three and wife, brings 23 years of experience in maternal health, where she excelled as a Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator. Throughout her journey, she also worked extensively in health and human services, providing … Continue reading →
J Lewis III specializes in working with single fathers and he has great information for all dads and those who support them. J Lewis III
Continue reading →Jolene Tollett is a twenty year veteran of Montessori, discovering the educational method right here in Houston. Jolene graduated from Texas Tech University before trying out many places before settling in Houston where she taught in one of HISD’s … Continue reading →
Jihan Huq is a certified HypnoBirthing Educator, doula, and clinical hypnotist in Houston, Texas. She is the founder of Sakinah Birth. Jihan has a strong passion for birth, hypnosis, and advocating for positive cultural change within the Houston birth … Continue reading →
Jackie Griggs, CNM, is a Certified Nurse Midwife who has been practicing in the Houston/Beaumont area for the past 35 years. She is a mom of 5 grown sons, 3 born at home with the help of midwives. – … Continue reading →
Jen Kamel is the CEO and Founder of VBAC Facts®. Since 2007, her focus has been to provide objective, accurate information about the data available on vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) and repeat cesarean to parents, professionals, policymakers, and … Continue reading →
Suzanne Arms is an author of seven books on childbirth and child care. It is such an honor to interview this practical visionary for transformation. Her second book “Immaculate Deception: A New Look at Women and childbirth in America”, … Continue reading →