What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag: A Guide for Expecting Moms As your due date comes closer, packing your hospital bag is one of the most important third-trimester tasks. The right things can make your hospital stay far more comfortable and less stressful. Things like maternity bras, lip balm, and your phone charger fall in the list of often-forgotten items but are very handy in the hospital. Based on your birth plan and hospital policy, the length of your stay might vary, so it’s important to be ready in advance. Additional items such as a nursing pillow, socks, or your personal towel can add comfort to your experience. Some hospitals offer basic toiletries and maternity supplies, so not packing these items can avoid overpacking. In this article, we will walk you through the necessities and timing for packing your hospital bag. To read the full article, click on the link. https://lovemere.livepositively.com/what-to-pack-in-your-hospital-bag-for-labor-and-delivery/new=1

Your Ultimate Breast Milk Travel Survival Guide Unexpected delays, security checks, rest stops—all these things are part of traveling. And if you’re a nursing mother, it can be difficult to manage breast milk. So it's important to know how to pack supplies, what to expect, and when to feed, which can reduce stress and make you feel in control. From dealing with hectic airport schedules to using public restrooms for pumping, no one prepares you for these real-life moments. You should know these lesser-known travel hacks—like requesting ice from flight attendants, using car seat breaks for quiet feeds, or storing parts in a cold zip-lock until you clean them. Read our article for mom-tested solutions to travel confidently with breast milk. Click on the link to read the full blog: https://lovemere.livepositively.com/traveling-with-breast-milk-the-ultimate-road-and-air-travel-guide/

UNICEF strengthens emergency response with DSV logistics support DSV and UNICEF have expanded their partnership to provide more in-kind flights during emergencies, aiming to speed up the delivery of essential supplies to children in crisis situations. #UNICEF #DSV #humanitarianaid #crisis #DSVGlobalTransportandLogistics

The EU urges citizens to stockpile 72 hours’ worth of supplies amid war risk https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/26/europe/european-union-stockpile-member-states-intl-latam/index.html

What in the world is going to happen if global food supplies continue to get even tighter? During the second half of this year global food prices have been surging. A “perfect storm” of factors is suppressing production all over the planet, and meanwhile worldwide demand for food just keeps rising. Needless to say, higher prices hurt those at the bottom of the economic food chain the worst. Food prices have become a major issue in country after country, and if current trends continue it won’t be too long before widespread unrest breaks out. https://activistpost.com/2024/12/global-food-prices-are-entering-very-dangerous-territory.html

Last week, Russia announced a temporary ban on the export of precious metals scrap. The Russian government hopes keeping scrap within its borders will enhance domestic refining operations. This strategic move is intended to boost the country’s gold and silver supplies and direct those resources to domestic production. In effect, the Russian government hopes the ban will support domestic industries, enhance government revenues, and tighten control over the trade of valuable resources. https://activistpost.com/2024/12/russia-temporarily-bans-export-of-gold-and-silver-scrap.html

One week ago, we wrote a note describing how illegals are obtaining jobs through a federal government loophole enabled by the Biden administration as they await deportation proceedings. This caught the attention of Elon Musk, who said, "Wow, learn something new every day." https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/shadowy-network-how-ngo-supplies-mega-corporations-migrants-exploit-cheap-labor

On Monday, incoming "border czar," Tom Homan, told "Fox & Friends" hosts, "Public safety threats and national security threats will be the priority...they pose the most danger to this country." Homan said, "Where do we find most victims of sex trafficking and forced labor trafficking? At worksites..." Homan's comment about the potential for large-scale worksite raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents next year reminded us of a note we shared with readers in March titled "How Shadowy Network Of NGOs Supplies Mega-Corporations With Migrants To Exploit Cheap Labor." https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/dear-border-czar-nonprofit-boasts-400-companies-employ-migrants

We're from the government and we are _NOT_ here to help you . . . FEMA Helicopters Block Greenville Airport Runway, Banning Aid Deliveries to Desperate Locals One witness on the ground described the scene: “Yesterday, they flew in over 30 planes with supplies for those in need. But today, FEMA flew in 10 helicopters and blocked the runway here at Greenville Downtown. They’ve taken over, and it’s outrageous.” Video footage from the airport shows several FEMA helicopters parked on the runway, with no sign of movement or efforts to assist in transporting relief. “The helicopters are just sitting there, doing nothing. Meanwhile, thousands of pounds of supplies are sitting untouched,” said another frustrated volunteer who had been working to organize private aid efforts. FEMA has reportedly taken over one of the hangars as well, further limiting operations and the ability of private pilots to continue their missions. “They’re halting the aid deliveries when every minute counts,” the volunteer continued. “This is about saving lives, not bureaucracy.” https://thepeoplesvoice.tv/fema-helicopters-block-greenville-airport-runway-banning-aid-deliveries-to-desperate-locals/

Read this and like so very often, follow the money because that's what government is all about, people's lives do not matter . . . People suffering in isolation is FEMAs reason for existence and funding. "Preferred vendors" profit long term. This is a fiercely-protected monopoly. Exploring the dangers of putting profits before people, especially when they are hidden behind a veil of secrecy. Elon Musk: Just received this note from a SpaceX engineer helping on the ground in North Carolina: “The big issue is FEMA is actively blocking shipments and seizing goods and services locally and locking them away to state they are their own. It’s very real and scary how much they have taken control to stop people helping. We are blocked now on the shipments of new starlinks coming in until we get an escort from the fire dept. but that may not be enough.” One of the most insightful reports I saw on this subject came from a guy who regularly finds ways to deliver relief supplies to disaster zones (including this one) stated that in 2017 after Hurricane Irma, independent aid was prohibited from by FEMA getting to the Florida Keys. When he finally bypassed the blockade (by going 87 miles at night by boat), he learned that the residents had been told by FEMA to stay inside and that there was limited aid (e.g., FEMA wouldn’t even give them water) because no one besides FEMA wanted to help them (leading them being abandoned) and since they’d lost communication with the outside world so they had to take FEMA’s word on this. Following this, he was able to mobilize the local populace to put pressure on FEMA to allow him to be involved in getting relief supplies. After mobilizing it, he had a remarkable experience which cuts to the heart of the issue: "I was able to coordinate several trucks full of supplies to be brought down to the EOC in Marathon. I was privy to the EOC meeting, BUT was informed in that meeting, that all of the semi trucks full of food, water and hygiene supplies were to be turned around and not allowed to be offloaded for distribution by the EOC." "THE REASON they gave us, was that these donations were not from companies on their "preferred vendors list" and that they would not accept them or give them to the residents of the keys impacted by the storm. It was at that point that I realized, this is ALL ABOUT MONEY. These 'preferred vendors" are getting part of the money being released by the state and federal govt for each disaster. In turn, some of the "vendors" make it on the list because a friend gets them on the list, and in return for getting ridiculously outlandish amounts of compensation for the services they render, they give kickbacks." "So accepting outside donations, even though they are on location and can help people NOW, they would rather let people suffer so they can get their kickbacks." https://www.midwesterndoctor.com/p/hurricane-helene-has-a-critical-lesson