Quick Facts Born: c. 1563 • Paris, France Died: 1636 (aged ~73) • Paris, France Known For: First official midwife to the French royal court Author of one of the earliest textbooks on midwifery, Obstetrics Observations Pioneering advocate for formal education and...
Quick Facts Born: September 11, 1881 • Rock Island, Illinois, USA Died: December 27, 1925 (aged 44) • Chicago, Illinois, USA Known For: Advocacy for maternal and child health Early leader in the U.S. Children's Bureau Pioneer in promoting the importance of prenatal...
Quick Facts Born: August 31, 1842 • London, England Died: June 10, 1906 (aged 63) • New York City, USA Known For: First woman to graduate from the prestigious École de Médecine in Paris Author of The Question of Rest for Women During Menstruation, revolutionizing...
Pregnancy and birth are deeply transformative experiences filled with joy, hope, and growth. This journey feels sacred for many women—a time to connect with their bodies and prepare for the beautiful challenge of welcoming new life. Yet, when there’s a history of...
Quick Facts Born: December 6, 1730 • Kaufbeuren, Germany Died: February 18, 1807 (aged 76) • Offenbach, Germany Known For: First German woman to publish a novel, History of Lady Sophie Sternheim Early advocate for women’s education and independence One of the first...
Quick Facts Born: September 15, 1940 • Little Rock, Arkansas Died: October 11, 2024 • San Antonio, Texas Known For: Founding Holy Family Services, a community clinic in the Rio Grande Valley Induction into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame for her service to impoverished...
Quick Facts Elizabeth Blackwell Born: February 3, 1821 • Bristol, England Died: May 31, 1910 (aged 89) • Hastings, England Known For: The first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States, advocate for women in medicine and public health Emily Blackwell Born:...
Quick Facts Born: February 17, 1881 • Memphis, Tennessee Died: May 16, 1965 (aged 84) • Hyden, Kentucky Known For: Founding the Frontier Nursing Service Championing midwifery and rural healthcare access in the U.S. Mary Breckinridge’s legacy is defined by her...
Quick Facts Born: November 7, 1867 • Warsaw, Poland Died: July 4, 1934 (aged 66) • Passy, France Known For: Pioneering research on radioactivity First woman to win a Nobel Prize Only person to win Nobel Prizes in two scientific fields (Physics and Chemistry)...
Grief is often misunderstood as a single emotion, like sadness, but it is much more complex. In the article "What We Get Wrong About Grief" by Mindbodygreen, a psychologist emphasizes the importance of recognizing the full range of emotions involved in the grieving...
Quick Facts Born: June 7, 1909 • Westfield, New Jersey Died: August 7, 1974 (aged 65) • New York City, New York Known For: Developing the Apgar Score, a quick assessment tool for newborn health Pioneering the field of neonatology and advocating for maternal and infant...
Childbirth is often described as one of the most profound, life-changing experiences a woman can go through. It’s a time filled with anticipation, excitement, and hope. But for many, these feelings are overshadowed by anxiety and fear. Tokophobia, the intense fear of...
Quick Facts Born: March 8, 1940 • Marshalltown, Iowa Known For: Founding The Farm Midwifery Center Authoring Spiritual Midwifery Developing the "Gaskin Maneuver" for shoulder dystocia Pioneering the modern home birth movement Advocating for maternal rights and...