A new school year has begun! As kids get back in the swing of class and homework, many are also headed to the gym and fields for fall sports. Birmingham has no shortage of opportunities for our youth to...
My son has extra medical needs, which means we spend a lot of time at medical appointments. He currently has eleven specialists, two therapists, a case worker, and a pediatrician. Did I say we spend a lot of time...
This past October, during breast cancer awareness month, I had a bilateral mastectomy.
However, I do not have breast cancer. In fact, I am in my 30s and quite possibly healthier than I have ever been in my life. So...
Growing up, did you know ANYONE allergic to nuts? I surely did not. I had not even heard of a nut allergy until well into my adult years. In today's world, however, the number of children living with a...
Hallelujah! Spring is here, we've gained an extra hour of daylight, and my body is craving fresh produce and physical fitness after hibernating all winter. 'Tis the season for refreshing thoughts and healthy activities. Fortunately, the Magic City has...
When my twin girls were born into this world, my hopes were high for them. Yet, after a traumatic birth and countless doctors reminding us to “not be hopeful”, those hopes and dreams faded from, “I hope she is...
As women and mothers, we at Birmingham Mom Collective (BMC) deeply value learning and sharing about women's health. No matter what our unique health situation, we are all in this together! Our hope is to provide helpful conversations that...
No offense, but having cancer is bad enough. Having to eat an endless parade of frozen casseroles while you navigate your newly diagnosed life is even worse. Sure, it's the thought that counts and your "cancer friend" appreciates any...
Emergency C-Section
"Don't panic." I told myself. "They are just being thorough. I remember having this a few times before with my other two." Then, the nurse called the doctor in from the hall to confirm the heart rate of...
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
When you think of summer, one of the first things that comes to mind is sunshine. That bright sphere of amazing warmth that allows us to enjoy the pool, weekends at the lake, and...
In + Around Birmingham
Engage and Explore :: Extracurricular Activities in Hueytown and Bessemer
Finding the right extracurricular activities for your children can be both thrilling and challenging. In the west Birmingham area, there are a variety of...
