Season 2, Episode 1: Rainbow Mom

The struggles with infertility are not new in the medical community. Technologies in science have allowed success in assisted reproduction. However, the process can be traumatic and isolating. Even Michelle Obama has revealed issues of infertility and miscarriage in her book, Becoming. Why this issue of conception so taboo in the Black community? Today, we’re discussing the journey of having a “Rainbow baby” with our guest, Tiffany Finley. Guest Momologist, Tiffany Finley Tiffany Finley is Founder of My Predestined One, faith-based, non-profit in Dallas, Texas providing support, resources, education, and encouragement to women and couples affected by premature birth, and women and couples struggling to conceive due to an infertility diagnosis. She is also a writer and blogger at TiffanyFinley.com, where she openly shares about her journey to motherhood after being diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in her mid-20’s. Website: https://www.tiffanyfinley.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany_finley/     Mahogany Momologist of the Week: Gladys Mae West.  She is an American mathematician known for her contributions to the mathematics underpinning Global Positioning Systems. In 1956 West began to work at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, where she was the second black woman ever to be employed. West began to collect data from satellites, eventually leading to the development of Global Positioning System. West was inducted into the United States Air Force Hall of Fame in 2018 one of the Air Force Space Command's highest honors.  She has 3 adult children and seven grandchildren.   Save the Date - Live Event Show Coming to Dallas! February 23, 2019, at 3:00 PM as we will have a Live Episode powered in part by Mama Moore’s Gourmet Popcorn & St. Philips School and Community Center.  Tickets will be made available soon so be sure to watch our social media postings for information. Mama Moore’s Gourmet Popcorn -  https://www.mooregourmetpopcorn.com/ St. Philips School and Community Center - http://www.stphilips1600.org/   References: Carter, Christian (2018) Michelle Obama Reveals Miscarriage. BlackDoctor.org; Retrieved: https://blackdoctor.org/524549/michelle-obama-reveals-miscarriage-i-felt-lost-and-alone/ Finley, Tiffany (2018) A Fearless Journey to Motherhood. London Lane Designs.   Producer: Greenville Ave. Studios  - http://www.greenvilleaverecordingstudio.com/ Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist Email Us: [email protected]