In a world filled with chatter about productivity and bouncing back after baby, the easiest “rule” to remember to prioritize your physical healing (a thing you cannot cheat, speed up, or skip all together!) is the 5-5-5 rule.

Affirmations for labor & birth that will help you stay grounded in the present, no matter what sensations you’re feeling, and keep you connected to your body and your baby.

Finding the right doula can be an overwhelming process, even if you’ve done it before. Read my tips for where to begin your doula search, what to ask a potential doula and what they might ask you, and how to choose from multiple great options.

Most folks have many preferences about how they want birth to go, and that’s okay! The keys to having an empowering birth are to hold your preferences loosely and to communicate your preferences in a way that is clear and easy to understand.

Hiring a birth doula doesn’t eliminate the need for the birthing person’s partner. Rather, an engaged and loving birth partner is essential to an affirming and satisfying birth!

Packing your bag to go give birth shouldn’t be rocket science!! Here are 5 hot takes to save you from a social media doom scroll.