May, the month we celebrate mothers, launches our seventh annual MICA Month. Standing Up for Those Who Can’t is our theme to advocate and to educate globally regarding maternal nerve injury from childbirth birth awareness. MICA, run by a team of dedicated volunteers, has achieved a great deal since our launch in 2018. We areContinue reading “MICA Month 2024: Standing Up for Those Who Can’t”
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A Ski Trip
For years, you never could have told me this was going to be possible. When I started to regain the use of my legs, I was elated I could simply hold my baby while standing. The doctors weren’t really sure what was going to happen. “We think you’ll get better. See us in 6 weeksContinue reading “A Ski Trip”
Foot Drop Awareness 2023
September 22 is National Foot Drop Awareness Day Foot drop is when a person has difficulty lifting the front part of their foot. If a person has foot drop, the front of their foot might drag on the ground when they walk. Foot drop is not a disease itself; it is a sign of anContinue reading “Foot Drop Awareness 2023”
MICA Month 2023: Standing Up for Those Who Can’t
May, the month we celebrate mothers, launches our sixth annual MICA Month. Standing Up for Those Who Can’t is our theme to advocate and to educate globally regarding maternal nerve injury from childbirth. MICA, run by a team of dedicated volunteers, has achieved a great deal since our launch in 2018. We are very proudContinue reading “MICA Month 2023: Standing Up for Those Who Can’t”
Foot Drop Awareness Day 2022
Today is National Foot Drop Awareness Day. Foot drop is when a person has difficulty lifting the front part of their foot. If a person has foot drop, the front of their foot might drag on the ground when they walk. Foot drop is not a disease itself; it is a sign of an underlyingContinue reading “Foot Drop Awareness Day 2022”
Mental Health and My Birth Trauma
I recently completed a new section of the website! If you haven’t already, I encourage you to check out the new “Mental Health” section and learn about mental health, birth trauma, and nerve damage from childbirth. Healing from any birth trauma, including nerve damage, is not only a physical journey but also a mental andContinue reading “Mental Health and My Birth Trauma”
MICA Month 2022: Standing up for Those Who Can’t
May, the month we celebrate mothers, launches our fifth annual MICA Month. Standing Up for Those Who Can’t is our theme to advocate and to educate globally concerning maternal nerve injury from childbirth awareness. MICA, run by a team of dedicated volunteers, has achieved a great deal since our launch in 2018. We are very proudContinue reading “MICA Month 2022: Standing up for Those Who Can’t”
Holiday Healthy Tips
A mama, a warrior, and an advocate shares a bit about her journey with nerve damage over the holiday season. We are so appreciative to Jodi. Thank you for being willing to share your story with us, thank you for helping others, and thank you for digging into the tough topics. Wishing everyone an amazingContinue reading “Holiday Healthy Tips”
MICA Month 2021: Standing Up for Those Who Can’t
May, the month we celebrate mothers, launches our fourth annual MICA Month. Standing Up for Those Who Can’t is our theme to advocate and to educate globally regarding maternal nerve injury from childbirth birth awareness.
Mental Health After Femoral Nerve Damage
An incredibly strong mama shares with us today her mental journey with femoral nerve damage. Her powerful story truly shows that this injury reaches far beyond our lower extremities. It affects every aspect of life after having a baby. Thank you so much for being brave enough to share this story with us and helpingContinue reading “Mental Health After Femoral Nerve Damage”
Nerve Damage from Childbirth 