When you are newly pregnant and planning your birth, figuring out how to choose a doula for your birth can be a daunting task! But finding the right doula for you is not as difficult as you might believe. Here are this doula and mom of 5’s best tips on how to find a doula […]
Snacks for Labor
Here’s this doula’s best list of snacks for labor. Figuring out what to eat during labor can be a bit tough. Wait….can you even eat while you’re in labor? Yes, you can eat during labor and you should be prepared to do so by planning ahead a variety of foods to keep you hydrated and […]
7 Weird but Clever Labor Coping Tips for a Blissful Birth
Planning a natural birth and want to make sure you are ready? You’ll want to know about these weird labor coping tips that will help you manage pain and get through labor without drugs. Avoid the epidural, cope through transition, and use these techniques for natural pain relief during labor. When you’ve been involved in […]
Best Essential Oils for Labor and Birth
Looking for the best essential oils for labor and birth? Essential oils can be useful for every birth, whether needed for calming, grounding, pain relief, or helping bring on consistent contractions. Don’t underestimate the power of essential oils as a part of your birth toolkit. Can you use essential oils during labor? Yes! You can […]
How to Have an Easier Labor (and Shorter!)
If you’d like to know how to have an easier labor, you are not alone! Plenty of women around the world are searching for ways to have an easier labor and delivery or how to give birth faster. I’m sure you can imagine that no one WANTS a prolonged or difficult labor! Thankfully, science and […]
Practicing Relaxation Before Labor
When planning your natural birth, have you considered practicing relaxation before labor? This type of practicing beforehand can be so helpful when you’re right in the midst of giving birth. Here’s how practicing relaxation ahead of time helped me, and how you can benefit from this easy-to-implement practice as well. Learning About A Daily Relaxation […]
How To Avoid an Epidural
If you’ve weighed the pros and cons and decided you’d like to have a natural birth, you’re probably wondering how to avoid an epidural. Luckily, there are a ton of great resources and tried-and-true tips available to help you have a great labor and birth with no epidural (or even if you get one!). Should […]
30+ Revealing (and Surprising!) Pros & Cons of Getting an Epidural
Honest and real epidural pros and cons are not always easy to come by. I’ve got a list inspired by real women with real experiences on all the pros and cons regarding having an epidural during labor. This long list is a great place to start your research on whether or not you want an […]
How To Have Your Best Birth
Want to have the best birth possible? With so many variables out of your control, it’s best to focus on those few things that you can control AND that make a world of difference. Here are the 2 most important things you need to have an amazing birth! Preparing to Rock Your Best Birth Getting […]
How To Give Birth Naturally
Are you wondering how to give birth naturally? I can write you a list of Top 10 Tips or recommend a book with all sorts of details. But first, I want you to know this: {Listen up, mama.} If you want a natural birth, you have to go out there and grab it. Natural Birth […]