Today is World Down Syndrome Day! Observed annually on March 21st, this day aims to raise awareness about Down Syndrome and celebrate the unique abilities and accomplishments of individuals with Down Syndrome. It’s a time to promote inclusion, advocate for the rights of people with Down Syndrome, and foster a more inclusive society where everyone…
YouTube Video Embed __________ Today we have Brandi Jordan. After hearing an NPR segment on midwifery when she was 19 years old, Brandi cold called a birth center in her hometown of Houston to ask if they could teach her how to help women through labor. After moving to Los Angeles to attend USC, she…
March is Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the contributions women have made throughout history and celebrate the women and girls in our lives today. As parents of young children, this is a perfect opportunity to start teaching our kids about strong, inspirational women and the importance of gender equality from an early…
World Doula Week is coming up on March 22 and this annual celebration honors the invaluable role of doulas in maternal health care. Doulas are dedicated professionals who provide emotional, physical, and informational support to birthing individuals and their families before, during, and after childbirth. Their presence significantly contributes to positive birth experiences, improved maternal…
“If we want scientists and engineers in the future, we should be cultivating the girls as much as the boys.” – Sally Ride Kellie Gerardi is an astronaut, researcher and popular science communicator. On November 2nd of 2023, Kellie flew to space as a payload specialist on the Galactic 05 research mission with Virgin Galactic, during which she…
Last year during Black history month I sat my son Samuel down who was 5 years old and tried my best to explain racism in America. I opened with, “There are people who do not believe that everyone is equal. Many people do not think that Black people are equal ..” He immediately cut me…
My introduction to Kwanzaa left a lot to be desired. After spending my whole life (which was then, admittedly, only a decade) celebrating the glory of a commercialized Christmas, my brother and I were told that we’d no longer be receiving gifts on December 25th. Instead, we’d receive a gift for every day of Kwanzaa:…
The holidays are a magical time of year for many families. There is a collective joy in the air as people bustle around preparing for the festive events. My family is Jewish, and for eight nights we light the Chanukah menorah and put it on display in the window. Each night we add another candle…
The holiday season is a time for gathering with loved ones, and there’s no gathering more special than Christmas dinner for families. As the heart of the festive celebrations, Christmas dinner brings families together to share in the joy and warmth of the season. When you have little ones in the family, creating a magical…
Our mission at Ergobaby is to build global communities of confident parents with innovative, ergonomic baby products that enable and encourage bonding. We are so passionate about being and creating a community that is empowered to support the well-being of all families through pregnancy and birth education; maternal health advocacy; strengthening the parent-baby bond and creation…