You wouldn’t invite just anyone to your wedding—so why let just anyone into your birth space?
Not everyone in scrubs automatically earns a spot on your birth team. This blog helps you spot subtle red flags, advocate for your preferences, and build a support team that actually honors your birth vision.

Can you be grateful and grieving at the same time?
Absolutely. After the NICU, it’s completely normal to feel joy and heartbreak in the same breath. This post unpacks why holding both emotions isn’t just valid—it’s a powerful part of healing.

Pregnancy isn’t just about picking the perfect playlist—it’s about building a mindset that helps you trust your body when it matters most. These 5 raw, real ways to connect with yourself can help you walk into labor feeling powerful and prepared.

What if the “alternative” birth setting actually had better outcomes? For low-risk pregnancies, birth centers aren’t just safe—they’re statistically stronger.

For years, I thought I had to become strong enough to survive motherhood’s hardest moments. But someone once told me, “The lesson isn’t what you did wrong—it’s what you already have inside you,” and it changed everything.

You’ve got the birth playlist, the swaddles, the freezer meals—but what about your mental health plan? Because let’s be honest, it’s the one thing that’ll hold you together when everything else feels like it’s falling apart.

So... how do you find a midwife who feels like a trusted sidekick instead of a stranger reading off a checklist?
Start here—with 10 interview questions that flip the script and help you choose someone who actually respects your voice, your values, and your vision for birth.

Labor pain is intense, but it’s also manageable—and not just by biting down on a stick while screaming into the void. This guide is packed with real, science-backed pain relief methods that actually work—because 'just breathe' is not a strategy; it’s a biological requirement.

The NICU is a world no parent expects to enter, filled with beeping monitors, medical jargon, and overwhelming emotions. But even in the chaos, you have more power than you think—because no one knows your baby like you do, and your voice in their care is essential.

Preparing for birth after loss is an emotional balancing act—one moment, you're cautiously hopeful, and the next, you're drowning in fear and unsolicited advice.

Unsure of where to begin in overcoming fears? Check out this week’s blog for step by step to an empowered labor!

Happy Valentine’s Day! What happens if you conceive on this romantic holiday? Let’s find out!

Curious about delayed cord clamping? Check out this weeks blog to learn more about the science backed reason for waiting for white!

Ready to own your birth and communicate with your birth team effectively? Read more to know more!