Free Birthing Classes and Resources in New York
Giving birth for the first time can be scary. What can you expect? How will birth go? How will the baby be delivered? You may not know what to expect. But there’s no need […]
Do you need a Doula?
Labor is a challenging, arduous, stressful experience. Having a labor expert to serve as your companion can relieve the stress. In other words, a doula. What is a doula, and […]
A Conversation Between Adoptees
Interview with Maryjane Stahr of Ombre Originals LLC, by Jessica M. Luciere Maryjane Stahr – Owner and founder of Ombre Originals LLC, “As a T.R.A. (transracial adoptee). I grew up […]
Matthew: A Special Needs Adoption Program Story
Baby Matthew arrived at the end of June, a beautiful little boy with gorgeous brown eyes. Both his biological and adoptive families were by his side when doctors confirmed the […]
Angela: A Special Needs Adoption Program Story
Angela, a beautiful, sweet baby girl, had a rough start. She was born in December of 2016 and immediately transferred to neonatal intensive care with acute respiratory distress and intrauterine […]
Michoel: A Special Needs Adoption Program Story
Michoel was born in 2014 with and was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Pfeifer Syndrome resulting in craniofacial abnormalities, a fused skull, and fingers. He would require many […]
Charles: A Special Needs Adoption Program Story
Charlie’s giggling is contagious, but his journey to toddlerhood has been a remarkable and challenging one. At birth, Charlie was diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome—an incurable condition that affects cognitive function, […]
Keagan: A Special Needs Adoption Program Story
In February 2017, Spence-Chapin received a phone call regarding a baby boy born with Giant Nevus. Over 50% of the baby’s skin was covered with nevus, a mole-like birthmark covering […]
7 Ways to Celebrate National Adoption Month
November is recognized as National Adoption Awareness Month. A Presidential Proclamation brings awareness to important adoption–related issues and the children waiting for adoptive families. Local news stations, community centers, and […]
Happy Gotcha Day 2020
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