What is Orgasmic Birth? The Best-Kept Birth Secret – Podcast Ep 121
We’ve all heard stories about birth. Maybe you’ve heard your own birth story from your parents. And if you are pregnant or have children of your own, you have definitely heard several birth stories,...
View ArticleWhat Is a Doula? What They Do and the Benefits of Having One
Whenever I get asked the question, “What do you do?” I know that I’m about to enter into a conversation — or potentially a monologue — rather than just giving a quick response. It would be wonderful...
View ArticlePreterm Birth: What Is It and What Are the Risks?
“When is your due date?” Most women will hear this question multiple times during their pregnancy. Once you found out you were expecting, circling this monumental date on a calendar was probably one...
View Article25 Birth Affirmations To Help You Through Your Labor
Through any challenging time, using affirmations is an effective strategy to control our mindset, reduce anxiety, and improve our overall ability to believe in ourselves. Mothers could use...
View ArticleDelayed Cord Clamping: What It Is, Benefits, and Risks
As a parent, your decisions can have a lasting impact on your little one’s life. One of the first choices in the delivery room is whether to opt for delayed cord clamping. Historically, many doctors...
View ArticleWhat Are the Signs That Labor is Starting? – Podcast Ep 134
Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | TuneIn | Audible Just a few weeks ago, I had a birth doula client who asked me if she would really know when labor was starting. This question surprised me...
View ArticleHow To Create YOUR Perfect Birth Plan (Includes Templates)
With your due date quickly approaching, you probably have an idea of how you want your baby’s birth to go. Maybe you want a natural (unmedicated) birth, maybe you want an epidural, or perhaps you wish...
View ArticlePreparing for a Safe Birth & Healthy Baby with Gina Mundy – Podcast Ep 137
If you're pregnant, this episode is for you. Nina chats with childbirth attorney Gina Mundy about what she has seen and knows how to have a safer birth and have a healthy baby. Tune in to listen!
View ArticleWhy Is This Taking So Long? When Labor Stalls Out
Waiting for labor to start can feel like torture — overanalyzing every twinge in your body, trying every natural induction technique you can find, and reporting to friends and family that, yes, you...
View Article14 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Labor Experience
Your labor experience isn’t always the way you expect it to be. I’ve given birth to five babies, including twins, and had an emergency Cesarean section. I have also delivered thousands of babies as a...
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