If you’re reading this, chances are you’re getting closer to meeting your new baby! And that is super exciting! But with all that excitement, there might be a bit of nervousness about labor, especially the transition phase. No worries, though, despite what you may have heard from friends or online – I’ve got you covered […]

You’ve probably found this blog post because you’ve read Part 1 of this blog series or because you’ve downloaded my free template: Birth Bag Checklist and Birth Plan Freebie. (If not, go for that link and grab the good stuff!) Today we’re wrapping up my walk through of the Birth Plan Template – diving deep […]

By now you’ve gotten some of the fun things done in preparation for you baby’s arrival – the registry, the searching of names, the nursery colors picked out… Now it’s time to get down to the technical side of birth. You’ve probably found this blog post because you downloaded my free template: Birth Bag Checklist […]

When I got pregnant, I started seeing my OBGYN for all the important appointments. I loved my doctor, she was someone I knew from my home church and someone I knew had lots of experience. But then, when I decided to take the Bradley Method birth class, my eyes were opened to a whole knew […]

Did you know there are more than the typical 3 trimesters of pregnancy? Today I’m chatting everything you can expect from conception to the mysterious “4th trimester.”  It wasn’t until after I had babies that I even heard of the 4th trimester. Each trimester has their own set of woes and excitement which makes for […]

Hey there mama-to-be! So, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed with all the information (or lack thereof) about giving birth. But don’t worry, I’ve got you! Here are 9 things your provider probably didn’t tell you about giving birth that will help you feel more prepared and in control. (And hey, if any of […]

Let’s talk about labor. There are so many aspects to it, from the physical to the emotional. Labor has been portrayed in popular culture as such a terrible part of welcoming your baby, but it can also be a really beautiful time to focus on one of the best days of your life. For some […]