Planned or unplanned, a cesarean birth can cause confusion and anxiety for many people. Working with a doula to help you prepare for what to expect and know what options you have can help lead you to an empowered birth.

Mandy shares her story of two unplanned cesareans. The first one was for ‘failure to progress’. The second was a planned home birth, that ended in a hospital transfer and cesarean delivery.

This account of cesarean birth is from the beautiful Tiffany Williams, founder of Modern Blended Life.

What I found interesting about her stories is that she couldn’t recall that anyone had ever asked her questions like these about her experiences.

Julie Miller, creator of the amazing blog What Should We Do Today? Columbus, OH is my neighbor and my friend. She has two sons who were both born via cesarean and today, she’s sharing her experiences with us.

There are SO many questions related to pregnancy, labor, and birth. Each question is an opportunity to make proactive choices for yourself and baby. Using the BRAINS decision-making tool can help you navigate pregnancy and birth decisions.

Throughout the journey of pregnancy and childbirth, there are many opportunities to cultivate a positive mindset and embrace the transformative experience you’re currently in as well as the transformation ahead. Among the various tools available to expectant parents, birth affirmations are one of my favorite go-to’s because they can nurture confidence, strength, and resilience throughout labor and delivery.

For many birthing people, the prospect of labor can be daunting, filled with uncertainties and discomforts. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of utilizing abdominal lifts, counter pressure, TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) units, and squats to enhance comfort during labor.

A blog post validating the range of emotions someone might experience during pregnancy, even the not-so-great ones.

The gentle and loving touch of a partner, doula, or caregiver holds immense benefits for both the birthing person and the baby throughout childbirth. This post will detail the multifaceted advantages of touch during childbirth, highlighting its ability to foster connection, alleviate pain, and enhance the overall birthing experience.

Labor and childbirth can be both beautiful and challenging and while it is a natural process, it often comes with discomfort and pain. In this blog post, we'll explore some effective labor comfort techniques that can help expectant folks navigate through labor with more ease and confidence.

When it comes to your body and your health, always speak up. Take up space and request the time and respect from your providers that you deserve. Never feel shy about asking questions to fully take control of your health. No one will be as good an advocate as you can be for yourself.

Whenever you go in for your postpartum appointment, I have some questions to consider asking various postpartum care providers to make sure you don’t lose yourself in the dizzying fog that is life with a newborn.

The words/language that we use have power. This is true in daily life, but it is especially important to remember in the midst of labor and childbirth.

Childbirth education is a must. Especially if you're giving birth in the hospital.

Introducing: The Third Trimester Collective with the fantastic, sweet, fun, and spunky gal behind Morgan Whitney Photography.

Nearly 10 years ago I joined a women’s group and met Sara. We soon became friends. And we have remained friends. And she is dear to me, I tell ya.

When I started this work more than 8 years ago, I had the chance to dream up a logo with my dear friend Chelsea. I couldn't have asked for a better design partner right out of the gate and she totally nailed what I hoped for in a logo.

Emeral Isle, NC was a new spot to me and little family of four back in July of 2019 when we visited it for the first time and we all fell in love.

Do yourself a favor and look for this at your local bookstore, library, or somewhere online. It’s a gift to yourself and would be a great gift for someone thinking about being pregnant or for someone already with child. If you read it, please let me know what you think!

It's true, they do. I'm a good mom, I had (and sometimes still have) scary thoughts. My friends are good moms, my clients are good moms, and they've had thoughts that have been troubling to them too.