by Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP | Oct 22, 2024 | Empowerment & Inspiration
Marie Curie is one of the most influential scientists in history, recognized for her groundbreaking research on radioactivity and remarkable achievements in chemistry and physics. Born in Warsaw, Poland, Curie showed an early interest in learning despite societal...
by Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP | Oct 18, 2024 | Curated Articles, Empowerment & Inspiration
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...
by Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP | Oct 14, 2024 | Empowerment & Inspiration
Virginia Apgar, a pioneering figure in medicine, is best known for developing the Apgar Score in 1952, a quick and simple method to assess the health of newborns immediately after birth. Her contributions revolutionized neonatal care and have saved countless lives...
by Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP | Oct 10, 2024 | Empowerment & Inspiration, Pregnancy & Childbirth
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...
by Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP | Oct 8, 2024 | Empowerment & Inspiration
Ina May Gaskin is a transformative figure in midwifery, regarded by many as the “mother of authentic midwifery.” Her journey began in the early 1970s when she co-founded The Farm, a commune in rural Tennessee, with her husband, Stephen Gaskin. The...
