IBDMoms For the past few years, we have been growing IBDMoms into a functional resource that has included elements of education and socializing. As moms ourselves, we have always felt that the most important thing we could have as women on this journey is a community of other people identifying as mothers who understood the…
Quite often, during our journeys in motherhood, we find that we are called to some action. It’s usually in defense of our families and their needs. Whether we know it or not, advocacy is a big part of motherhood. More so when it comes to IBDMotherhood or mothering while affected by a chronic condition. We…
For the first time since March 2020, the IBDMoms were together again in Washington, DC. Normally we are in DC to advocate for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and indeterminate colitis) and other conditions with legislators. This time, however, we were present for Equity In IBD.
As we continue to make our way through the pandemic, lockdowns, and another virus surge, we are all looking for ways to stay hopeful. We’re staying at home and possibly forgoing a meal with extended family this Thanksgiving. But that doesn’t mean we need to feel alone or apart from our community.
On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States will listen to the opening argument of the Texas v. California case whose decision will ultimately determine the fate of healthcare in this country. Specifically, determining whether the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, will remain the law of the land…
Since its inception, IBDMoms has continued evolving. Our advocacy is as fluid as motherhood as we roll with the tide of changes and advances. It makes sense that we have a new partnership beginning this May, when we celebrate moms and motherhood in the United States. IBDMoms has teamed up with Gali Health for May…
Does anyone else who’s a mom find the question, “so what do you do?” a loaded question? When a stranger or acquaintance asks me, I hesitate with my explanation. The question is not malicious in nature, but as a “stay at home” mom of two who are under age three, I wear a lot of…