Punk Mama Jennifer Lynn Frye is a student midwife finishing her didactic work at WomanCraft Midwifery. As part of her advanced course, she is studying various forms of trauma in birthing persons during the childbearing year (pregnancy, birth, and three months postpartum). She has created a survey that will help her learn more. The survey is open to the public to participate, as long as you are over the age of 18 and have given birth; in or out of facility (birth center or home), with midwives, obstetricians, or unassisted, etc. Jennifer is looking to better understand how women are treated during pregnancy and childbirth by care providers – so whether it was how you were spoken to, made to feel, or treated at any time, your feedback can help her better serve families in the future. The survey is totally anonymous and voluntary and you may cancel participation at any time. She is not asking for any identifying information and these answers will only be used for school related research.
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Raising kids in the era of Trump: Articles

Keira Relph, age 6 – Women’s March 2017
If you’re wondering how to talk to your children about the current POTUS, wondering what you can do to foster an interest in activism, or want to teach your children to be kind to all humans, then welcome to the club. Below is a list of articles and blog posts regarding raising kids in the era of Trump, compiled for you by your friendly Punk Mamas!
This is the first page in a series of resources aimed at providing information and resources for raising kids in the era of Trump. Stay tuned for a list of children’s books, which will be coming soon!
Advice from psychologists on raising kids well in Trump’s America; Huffington Post
Be the heroes our children need in the Trump era; The Tennessean
How to talk to kids about hatred and hostility in the Trump era; Slate
I’m Terrified of Raising a Boy in Trump’s America
My view: Parenting with privilege in the era of Trump; Deseret News
Parenting in the era of Trump; San Francisco Chronicle
Raising kids in a Donald Trump era; Valley Stream Mom
Seven strategies for raising confident girls in the Trump era; Mashable
Talk honestly with children about race in the Donald Trump era; U.S. News
What happens to my children’s identity now?; Independent
Wise advice from Brené Brown on talking with our kids about political rhetoric; Chicago Now
I’m sure this list will grow, so check back soon! And if we left a good source off the list, please share it with us in a comment below!