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The Pros and Cons of Cervical Exams During Labor

Today, we’re talking all about the pros and cons of cervical exams during labor. If you have a uterus, you are already familiar with cervical exams. Your cervix plays a vital role during pregnancy and labor.   This topic was recently covered on my podcast, Rock Your Birth. You can watch the episode on YouTube below. […]

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Rock Your Birth Episode 1 Birth Planning 101 podcast art pregnant woman holding her belly

  Welcome to my new podcast – Rock Your Birth! The first episode is Birth Planning 101.   I’m so excited to bring my new podcast to you. Each week, I’ll share tips and evidence-based information, interviews with experts, and birth stories from real moms to help you have a confident, calm, and empowered birth […]

Birth Planning 101 – Rock Your Birth Podcast Ep 1

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Black pregnant woman speaking with her OBGYN, who is a black woman in her fifties. They are looking at a piece of paper.

Crafting a birth plan is a pivotal step towards achieving the birth experience you desire. As a birth doula and educator, I understand the importance of comprehensive preparation to empower women on their journey to motherhood. So I’m sharing my tips to create the ultimate birth plan for first time moms.   When I was […]

How to Create the Ultimate Birth Plan for First Time Moms

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A woman in her hospital bed holding her newborn on her chest

This might surprise you, but the majority of my birth doula clients have their babies in the hospital. Most of them are not dead set on a natural birth, but they still want to avoid unnecessary complications, have the support they deserve, and are looking for guidance in navigating labor in the hospital. I’ve heard […]

3 Crucial Steps to Have a Positive Hospital Birth

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Pregnant woman in labor leaning one hand on the window sill and one hand on her back.

A lot of things can throw labor off track. So here are my top favorite ways to help your labor progress. Imagine this – your labor has been progressing bit by bit and you feel ready to go to the hospital. You arrive and are admitted at 4-5cm. The nurses are monitoring your contractions and […]

5 Ways To Help Your Labor Progress

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