Medical Humanities Mamas

Coronavirus Disease 2019

COVID-19 Underscored the Necessity of Doulas

Margaret M. Quinlan, Ph.D., Bethany Johnson MPhil, M.A. on August 16, 2022

How did doulas weather the storm of COVID-19?

How did doulas weather the storm of COVID-19?

Pregnancy

Misconceptions About Fat Fertility

Margaret M. Quinlan, Ph.D., Bethany Johnson MPhil, M.A. on May 17, 2022

Does living in a fat body actually reduce your chances of conception? We interviewed Nicola Salmon to break down myths about fat fertility.

Does living in a fat body actually reduce your chances of conception? We interviewed Nicola Salmon to break down myths about fat fertility.

Pregnancy

Why One Mom Battles to Change the Term "Incompetent Cervix"

Margaret M. Quinlan, Ph.D., Bethany Johnson MPhil, M.A. on May 12, 2021

Clinicians use the term "erectile dysfunction," not "erectile failure" or "incompetent penis," so why do we still use the term "incompetent cervix?"

Clinicians use the term "erectile dysfunction," not "erectile failure" or "incompetent penis," so why do we still use the term "incompetent cervix?"

Pregnancy

Meghan and Harry's Rainbow Baby

Margaret M. Quinlan, Ph.D., Bethany Johnson MPhil, M.A. on March 16, 2021

The Orpah Winfrey interview isn't the first time Meghan Markle broke taboos.

The Orpah Winfrey interview isn't the first time Meghan Markle broke taboos.

Parenting

Experiencing the Unimaginable: Dying and Leaving Your Child

Margaret M. Quinlan, Ph.D., Bethany Johnson MPhil, M.A. on August 30, 2020

In a culture where we avoid discussing death and dying, one young father is taking it head-on.

In a culture where we avoid discussing death and dying, one young father is taking it head-on.

Infertility

Infertile While Black

Margaret M. Quinlan, Ph.D., Bethany Johnson MPhil, M.A. on July 28, 2020

How do Black individuals navigate infertility? We talk to Fertility for Colored Girls' founder, Dr. Rev. Stacey Edwards-Dunn, about how her organization pivoted during COVID.

How do Black individuals navigate infertility? We talk to Fertility for Colored Girls' founder, Dr. Rev. Stacey Edwards-Dunn, about how her organization pivoted during COVID.

Friends

Trans Dads for Pride Month

Margaret M. Quinlan, Ph.D., Bethany Johnson MPhil, M.A. on June 18, 2020

This Father's Day, we are celebrating one who gave birth to his daughter.

This Father's Day, we are celebrating one who gave birth to his daughter.

Grief

Running and Grief

Margaret M. Quinlan, Ph.D., Bethany Johnson MPhil, M.A. on May 12, 2020

Moving into a loss can help you process it.

Moving into a loss can help you process it.

Postpartum Depression

Postpartum During a Pandemic

Margaret M. Quinlan, Ph.D., Bethany Johnson MPhil, M.A. on April 22, 2020

Is COVID-19 changing postpartum? We talk to someone whose work supporting postpartum parents was already online.

Is COVID-19 changing postpartum? We talk to someone whose work supporting postpartum parents was already online.

Media

Part III: When Someone Experiences the Unimaginable

Margaret M. Quinlan, Ph.D., Bethany Johnson MPhil, M.A. on March 8, 2020

What if your cousin's baby ends up in the NICU? What if your friend's baby passes? We may be tempted to avoid these moments, but engaging is meaningful to the grieving.

What if your cousin's baby ends up in the NICU? What if your friend's baby passes? We may be tempted to avoid these moments, but engaging is meaningful to the grieving.

Pregnancy

Experiencing the Unimaginable

Margaret M. Quinlan, Ph.D., Bethany Johnson MPhil, M.A. on February 19, 2020

Part II: Miscarriage and pregnancy loss are common, but knowledge about how to support people isn't. This knowledge is key.

Part II: Miscarriage and pregnancy loss are common, but knowledge about how to support people isn't. This knowledge is key.

Is your friend struggling with infertility or a high-risk pregnancy? No idea what to say or do? Here are some tips—from people who've been there.