To celebrate Pioneer Day this week I compiled a history about a special midwife. A special thanks to Shani Allen Dutton, one of our readers and a descendant of Jane Johnston Black, for introducing me to the story of this courageous woman. Jane Johnston Black lived a full and eventful life. It was clear early […]
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Sarah Elizabeth Thomas Beach: Midwifery as a Calling It is true that many early midwives found their profession by necessity with little or no training. Sometimes the nearest neighbor had to do when a baby was on its way. However, in September 1873, President Brigham Young saw the need for women to receive medical training,
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Has anyone else found this treasure? I had been eyeing this new book, The First Fifty Years of Relief Society, and recently found out that there are portions of it already online with plans for the entire book to be available online within the year (source). The timing of the release of this book is perfect with
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I have not met Donna in person but I can tell that she is someone I would invite to my baby shower. I love this Southern gal who doesn’t shy away from telling it like it is. -Robyn As the author of Banned From Baby Showers, I’ve often commented on how difficult it is for
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