Episode 157: Birth in the News (Epilogue)

This week, Laura and Ryan spoke to David Figlio of Northwestern University, Julia Chinyere Oparah of Mills College, British midwife Lizzie Norton, and Farah Diaz-Tello about birth in the news!

We learned about David's research regarding the connection between gestational weight and intelligence. Julia told us about Black Women Birthing Justice and its latest project, a collection of stories about childbirth. Farah facilitated a lightning round of birth in the news, including reproductive and women's rights in Texas. Finally, Lizzie told us about the midwife strike in the UK.

Birth in the News:
Fetal Homicide in Texas
Carrying a baby and manufacturing meth in Tennessee
Personhood laws in Colorado
Dismantling Roe v. Wade in Alabama
Pregnant woman in Iowa starts high-speed chase
Woman didn't know she was pregnant with twins
Scientists may have found a cause for pre-term births
A second royal baby is due in April
Pregnant woman offered her job back
Working fathers want more flexible schedules

Resources:
David Figlio's Research Finds Infant Health Has Long-Term Impact on Education
Black Women Birthing Justice -- Support their Kickstarter campaign

Episode 157: Birth in the News (Fall Edition)

Join the Conversation on Tuesday, October 21st at 6pm ET as we expand our weekly Birth in the News segment to dig a littler deeper into the stories making headlines today. We'll chat with the author of a new study, the curator of a groundbreaking book, a picketer on the British midwifery lines, and an attorney for the rights of pregnant women.

Tune into WSLR 96.5 LPFM or online at www.wslr.org on Tuesday, October 21st at 6:00pm 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, or on our facebook page at facebook.com/maternallyyours.

Maternally Yours,
Laura, Ryan and Dana

Episode 148 (Epilogue): Mompreneurs

Birth in the News:
Texas Mom Registering Son, 4, Has Baby at School
Ireland: Woman Forced to Give Birth by Caesarean After Being Denied Abortion
In Developing World, Most Dangerous Day of Life is Birth

Special Segment on Michael Brown and Ferguson, Missouri: 
Feed the Students of Ferguson on Fundly
Why Did He Run? On Mike Brown & Parenting Brown Boys
Activists Explain Why The Mike Brown Shooting is a Feminist Issue 

Tonight's Topic:
On tonight's show, Dana and Ryan discussed the ups and downs of business ownership and parenting with mompreneurs Carolyn Nash and Jade Barr. Carolyn is the local owner of Mind Body Swim School, found here. Jade is the creator of the Canada-based Jady Babys, makers of soft-soled boots, found here.

Episode 124: Birth in the News

Join the Conversation tonight, Tuesday, February 25th at 6pm ET as Laura and Ryan dig a little deeper into the headlines this week with an hour devoted to Birth in the News. Joining us will be Dr. Jeanne Conry, President of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), to discuss the new Cesarean Section Prevention guidelines issued jointly with the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine last week. We will also welcome Marinah Farrell, President of the Midwives Alliance of North America, to answer questions about their recently released homebirth study. In the second half of the show we'll hear from Lisa Clark of the Alabama Birth Coalition and Glenda Pearson of the Florida Alliance of Birth Centers with legislative updates on what's at stake in their states. Have a question for our hosts or guests? Please email us or post to our facebook page.

Tune into WSLR 96.5 LPFM or online at www.wslr.org tonight, Tuesday, February 25th at 6:00pm ET. The program will also available later in the evening via podcast at maternallyyoursradio.com.

For more information, please contact the hostesses of Maternally Yours at MaternallyYoursRadio@gmail.com, or on our facebook page at facebook.com/maternallyyours.

Maternally Yours,
Laura, Ryan and Dana

Letter to the Editor: Dignity at Birth

Thank you to the Sarasota Herald Tribune for publishing this letter today, written by one of our Collective. 

Recently, Gov. Rick Scott signed the Healthy Pregnancies for Incarcerated Women Act (SB 524) into law. I applaud Sen. Arthenia Joyner, Rep. Betty Reed, Gov. Scott, and all who championed this legislation.

The practice of shackling incarcerated pregnant women (the overwhelming majority of which were arrested for nonviolent crimes) is barbaric, inhumane, and dangerous to the health of the mother and the baby. It interferes with the work of her health care provider, and makes the labor process more painful and more difficult than necessary. It increases trauma, and subsequent post-traumatic stress and post-partum depression, both of which increase rates of recidivism, drug use, and suicide. Conversely, when a woman gives birth with dignity and compassion, attachment to her baby is facilitated, giving that baby the greatest chance of physiological and emotional success in those first critical hours of life.

I strongly encourage the Florida Legislature to examine a prison nursery system, much like the ones in place in New York, Nebraska, California, Washington, Ohio and Indiana. Healthy maternal infant bonding strengthens a healthy society.

Laura Gilkey, Sarasota
Gilkey is the co-hostess of "Maternally Yours" on WSLR 96.5.