The jungle fell silent
Echo of cries from newborn buried alive epitomizes the need for birthing centers
What does being thankful mean to you?
We usually rattle off that we’re thankful for our families, our jobs, our health and so on. But when we as Americans live in the land of opportunity – where with hard work and determination, we can be anything we want to be – do we get what it means to be truly thankful?
Abuse of women during childbirth still happens
It’s hard for Americans to fathom that women in labor and newborns are dying every day due to abuse, ignorance and lack of care. U.S. hospitals are filled with cutting-edge technology, current medications and professional staff trained to provide excellent care – including lifesaving measures for women and babies in distress.
Exploitation comes in many forms
A week ago, I received a text from this young woman. In her message, she was confiding about why she had to make a painful decision not to accept her new job, which she desperately needed. After completing her interviews, she received what she thought was good news until she showed up to work the next day.
