Topic Tags: pregnancy

This special ritual follows traditional mikveh practice honoring the complexity of building family through donor embryo transfer.

Original blessings for a postpartum body

“In this moment, though, I felt triumphant. Not only had I given birth and become a mother in my late 40s, but I had figured out a way to truly honor my father’s memory and wishes…”

“you will know a tidal surge / part marvel part mystery…”

“Sarah waited, far too long. / So what’s a few more days, right?”

Poems to be read by friends surrounding the person who has miscarried before she immerses in the mikveh

“Blessed are You, Divine Presence, Healer of All Flesh and Maker of Miracles”