by Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP | Oct 22, 2024 | Empowerment & Inspiration
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)...
by Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP | Oct 16, 2024 | Holistic Health & Alternatives, Women’s Health & Wellness
The COVID-19 pandemic shook the world in ways none of us could have imagined. As a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP), I experienced the disruptions it caused at work and home. To be clear, I am not a medical doctor,...
by Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP | Oct 14, 2024 | Empowerment & Inspiration
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...
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
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...