Episode 227: Pregnancy and Birth Ritual

Join the Conversation on Tuesday, February 23rd at 6pm ET as we go back to the 100th episode of Maternally Yours as we explored different rituals practiced around the world for women in their child bearing years and reflected upon childbirth rituals in America. We spoke to Midwife and 2011 CNN Hero of the Year, Robin Lim,  Sandi Blankenship, a Certified Professional Midwife who has worked in the United Arab Emirates, China and Jamaica, and Robbie Davis-Floyd who said that pioneer women would give birth with the assistance of midwives. Have a question for our hosts or guests? Please email us or post to our facebook page.  

Tune into WSLR 96.5 LPFM or listen live online at www.wslr.org on Tuesday, February 23rd at 6:00 p.m. ET. The program will also available later in the evening via podcast on iTunes or at maternallyyoursradio.com.

For more information, please contact the hostesses of Maternally Yours at MaternallyYoursRadio@gmail.com, on Twitter @MaternallyRadio, or on our Facebook page.

Maternally Yours,

Laura, Ryan and Dana

Episode 226: The Value of a Doula

Join the Conversation on Tuesday, February 16 at 6pm ET as we break down the value of a doula. We'll be joined by former Maternally Yours Collective member and dual doula agency owner Cheryl Kindred and Randy "Rock N' Roll Doula" Patterson, co-owner of ProDoula, a doula certification agency for the modern doula. We'll discuss the value of a doula from the client's perspective and how the doula profession is made more worthy when doulas value themselves.  Have a question for our hosts or guests? Please email us or post to our facebook page.  

Tune into WSLR 96.5 LPFM or listen live online at www.wslr.org on Tuesday, February 16th at 6:00 p.m. ET. The program will also available later in the evening via podcast on iTunes or at maternallyyoursradio.com.

For more information, please contact the hostesses of Maternally Yours at MaternallyYoursRadio@gmail.com, on Twitter @MaternallyRadio, or on our Facebook page.

Maternally Yours,

Laura, Ryan and Dana

Episode 225: Tears and Repairs

Join the Conversation on Tuesday, February 9th as we replay an episode where Ryan and Dana tackle an issue many women are too ashamed to discuss: the perineal and vaginal damage that can happen during childbirth. We'll talk to obstetricians about the different types of tears, how to avoid them, the short and long term effects of tissue trauma, and how the tissues can be repaired.  Have a question for our hosts or guests? Please email us or post to our facebook page.  

Tune into WSLR 96.5 LPFM or listen live online at www.wslr.org on Tuesday, February 9th at 6:00 p.m. ET. The program will also available later in the evening via podcast on iTunes or at maternallyyoursradio.com.

For more information, please contact the hostesses of Maternally Yours at MaternallyYoursRadio@gmail.com, on Twitter @MaternallyRadio, or on our Facebook page.

Maternally Yours,

Laura, Ryan and Dana

Episode 224: Parenting Through Cancer (Epilogue)

This week, Maternally Yours Collective member Laura Gilkey returned to WSLR to share her family's experience with children's cancer and a number of resources which can help those who are parenting through cancer.

Laura’s blog: http://www.rainbowsintheclouds.com

Upcoming Events:

• Tea for Mothers of Children with Cancer: first Wednesday of the month, 7pm, Tea House, 1869 Fruitville Road
• Rainbow Starmakers Gathering: last Sunday of the month, 2pm, Honeybee Cottage, 820 Central Avenue

Facts about Children’s Cancer:
Each year, approximately 13,500 parents will hear the words “your child has cancer.” Across all ages, ethnic groups and socio-economics, this disease remains the number one cause of death by disease in children. Despite major advances – from an overall survival rate of 10 percent just forty years ago to nearly 80 percent today, for many rare cancers, the survival rate is much lower. Furthermore, the number of diagnosed cases annually has not declined in nearly 20 years.

• Every day, 36 children are diagnosed with cancer.
• One child out of five who is diagnosed with cancer dies.
• Children’s cancer it affects all ethnic, gender and socio-economic groups.
• The average age of children diagnosed is six.
• More than 40,000 children undergo treatment for cancer each year.
• Three out of five who survive children’s cancer suffer late-effects, such as infertility, heart failure and secondary cancers. 
• There are approximately 350,000 adult survivors of children’s cancer in the United States.
• That equates to 1 in 640 adults ages 18-45.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a "liquid" tumor or cancer of the blood that starts in the bone marrow and spreads to the bloodstream (the term leukemia comes from Greek words for white and blood). ALL is the most common children’s cancer, accounting for 35% of all cancers in children. There are about 2,900 new cases of ALL diagnosed in children and adolescents (0-21 years old) in the United States each year.

Online Resources:

• MOMCology http://www.momcology.org/
• Children’s Oncology Group https://www.childrensoncologygroup.org/
• Cure Search for Children’s Cancer http://www.curesearch.org/
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Integrative Medicine Search https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/treatments/symptom-management/integrative-medicine/herbs/search
• Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation http://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1122485
• The KICKcancER Movement http://www.kickcancermovement.com/
• Childhood Leukemia Foundation https://www.clf4kids.org/
• Association of Cancer Online Resources http://www.acor.org/
• Patty Feist (a mother who supported her son through Leukemia) http://www.pfeist.net/
• Caring Bridge http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/benjaminthebrave
• HopeCam http://www.hopecam.org/
• Healios https://www.healiosproducts.com/

Local Resources:

• Children’s Cancer Center http://www.childrenscancercenter.org/
• All Children’s Hospital (this is Benjamin’s hospital) http://www.allkids.org/body.cfm?id=47
• Suncoast Communities Blood Bank (this is the local Sarasota blood bank) http://www.scbb.org/
• One Blood (this is the blood bank that Benjamin’s hospital uses) http://www.oneblood.org/
• Ronald McDonald House (for family members of hospital patients) http://www.rmhctampabay.com/
• Lauren’s One Wish Foundation http://www.laurensonewish.org%20/
• Team Tony: Shared Steps Through Cancer https://teamtony.org/

Books:

• Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends and Caregivers http://www.amazon.com/Childhood-Leukemia-Families-Friends-Caregivers/dp/1941089054
• The Emperor of All Maladies http://www.amazon.com/The-Emperor-All-Maladies-Biography/dp/1439170916
• Happily Hungry: Smart Recipes for Kids with Cancer http://www.amazon.com/Happily-Hungry-Smart-Recipes-Cancer/dp/0985183403
• The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen http://www.amazon.com/The-Cancer-Fighting-Kitchen-Nourishing-Big-Flavor/dp/1587613441/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_z
• Cancer: Here’s How YOU Can Help ME Cope and Survive http://www.amazon.com/Cancer-Heres-Help-Cope-Survive/dp/0975987518

Videos for Children:

• Princess Alexis’s Wish Comes True https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLZBgJyvYVleT6gvUKVAQKy_4rUeLpOQT2&v=hsFC697omCM
• Charlie Brown’s Leukemia Episode https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL957B6D130FA217B8

Episode 224: Parenting Through Cancer

Join the Conversation on Tuesday, February 2nd at 6:00 p.m. ET as Ryan welcomes Maternally Yours Collective member Laura Gilkey to discuss her journey of the past year. Parenting a child with cancer is something no parent wants to do. But for families going through the difficult and confusing process of childhood cancer diagnosis and treatment, there is much to be learned from parents who have been through it.  Have a question for our hosts or guests? Please email us or post to our facebook page.  

Tune into WSLR 96.5 LPFM or listen live online at www.wslr.org on Tuesday, February 2nd at 6:00 p.m. ET. The program will also available later in the evening via podcast on iTunes or at maternallyyoursradio.com.

For more information, please contact the hostesses of Maternally Yours at MaternallyYoursRadio@gmail.com, on Twitter @MaternallyRadio, or on our Facebook page.

Maternally Yours,

Laura, Ryan and Dana

Episode 223: Kids in Nature

Join the Conversation on Tuesday, January 26th as we replay an episode on how to encourage your children to connect with nature and spark the interest in conservation. Our guests will be Dr. Reed Noss, conservation biologist and ecologist and Dr. Scott D. Sampson, paleontologist and passionate science communicator.  Have a question for our hosts or guests? Please email us or post to our facebook page.  

Tune into WSLR 96.5 LPFM or listen live online at www.wslr.org on Tuesday, January 26th at 6:00 p.m. ET. The program will also available later in the evening via podcast on iTunes or at maternallyyoursradio.com.

For more information, please contact the hostesses of Maternally Yours at MaternallyYoursRadio@gmail.com, on Twitter @MaternallyRadio, or on our Facebook page.

Maternally Yours,

Laura, Ryan and Dana

Episode 222: Healthy Start

Join the Conversation on Tuesday, January 19th at 6:00 p.m. ET as we once again welcome The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County to celebrate their annual fundraising effort: An Evening for Healthy Start.  Have a question for our hosts or guests? Please email us or post to our facebook page.  

Tune into WSLR 96.5 LPFM or listen live online at www.wslr.org on Tuesday, January 19th at 6:00 p.m. ET. The program will also available later in the evening via podcast on iTunes or at maternallyyoursradio.com.

For more information, please contact the hostesses of Maternally Yours at MaternallyYoursRadio@gmail.com, on Twitter @MaternallyRadio, or on our Facebook page.

Maternally Yours,

Laura, Ryan and Dana