Weighing Home Birth During Coronavirus
As Mother’s Day approaches, I can’t help but empathize with the challenging realities pregnant people and those trying to conceive are faced with during Coronavirus. I hope these stories provide solace to expecting mothers everywhere. Tel Viehmann Cunningfolk, LM, CPM at Taproot Midwifery provides insight on the benefits of choosing a home birth during a pandemic.
Combat Anxiety in Kids During Coronavirus
My son woke up in tears screaming from another nightmare last night. While he had nightmares before Coronavirus, this has become a more regular occasion in recent weeks. As a mom, I’ve been struggling with how to help my son understand what is happening in the world around us. While my 1-year-old daughter is blissfully unaware, my 4-year-old son is curious and has lots of questions.
Celebrating a Kid’s Birthday During Coronavirus
Yesterday marks four years since you made me a mother, and my heart grew to love in capacities I didn’t know were possible. You’ve been talking about your birthday party for months. My heart aches that I can’t give this to you. Yesterday, I feared seeing disappointment in your eyes, when all I saw was gratitude and delight. You continue to teach me the perspective of seeing the world through a child’s eyes.