Premature Birth

When Faith and Medicine Come Together – by Dr. Charrell Bird

My journey to becoming a neonatologist (newborn specialist) and career achievements were my life’s priorities before becoming a wife and mother. I did not get married until age 38 which put me on the fast track to becoming a mother, or so I thought. My infertility was my first challenge. We tried to get pregnant… Continue reading When Faith and Medicine Come Together – by Dr. Charrell Bird

miscarriage

He Prepared Me For This – by Da’Shonda Smith

After meeting my husband at work, children were the furthest thing from my mind as I was enjoying my 20s. After we got married, our first focus was to buy a house, secondly a car, but we also wanted to expand our family. After returning from a trip with friends to Virginia Beach in July… Continue reading He Prepared Me For This – by Da’Shonda Smith

Congenital Conditions

Having Faith in God’s Timing – by Tameka Roebuck

My story consists of having not just one, but two children born with congenital conditions. “Congenital” is of or relating to a condition present at birth, whether inherited or caused by the environment, especially in the uterine environment. My daughters were born sixteen years apart, both premature. My oldest daughter Faith was born four weeks… Continue reading Having Faith in God’s Timing – by Tameka Roebuck