“Can you ask how old they are?” I said to my translator, Dixie. He asked in Miskitu as I waited. The two young girls were the daughters of the woman whose house we were underneath. Sweating and gulping our now warm bottled water, we were desperately trying to shade ourselves from the hot, midday Nicaraguan […]
Saving Every Baby
I remember the sound of my water breaking when I was pregnant with G. I had been experiencing labor pains all night long and was lying in bed when I heard a distinct popping sound, much like a balloon. I managed to rush to the bathroom to take care of things and alert my husband […]
Join the Twitter Discussion About Global #Newbornhealth Tomorrow (7/8/13)!
Since many of my readers have expressed interest in becoming more involved with some of the social good initiatives I write about, I wanted to share this upcoming opportunity. Tomorrow, July 8th, there will be a Twitter discussion on global newborn health. The following information is from a post by Jennifer James on the Impatient […]
A Google+ Hangout for Women and Girls and a Haiku for Newborn Health
I’ve got some fun posts ready for you as we gear up for Mother’s Day on May 12th. Stay tuned for some Mother’s Day gifts that give back, info on Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build event and an interview with new mom Kristin Cavallari! First things first. A Google+ Hangout with UNICEF USA I’m elated […]
Philanthropy Friday: Let's Talk About Newborn Health
Each Friday, the another jennifer blog shares stories of those who incorporate philanthropy into their everyday lives – personally and professionally – in a creative and unique way. If you have a story you’d like to share, please contact Jennifer. Today’s topic for Philanthropy Friday is something that I know is near and dear to a […]
