About Allison Baerken Allison Baerken has a degree in journalism from Carleton University. She is a part-time English teacher and stay-at-home mom of two daughters. She lives in Medemblik, the Netherlands. Books by Allison Baerken Say No to Placenta Pics And Other Hilarious, Unsolicited Advice for Pregnant Women by (author) Jillian M. Parsons with Allison Baerken