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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I'm a childbirth educator, pregnancy health coach, and doula sharing my expertise so you can have a healthy, joyful start to motherhood.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]