Think doulas are only useful for unmedicated vaginal births? Think again. From preparing for a planned C-section to navigating an unexpected change during labor, here’s what doula support can actually look like before, during, and after a cesarean birth.

Babywearing is more than a convenient way to hold your baby - it’s a caregiving skill. Here’s why choosing a carrier and learning to use it during pregnancy can make life with a newborn a whole lot easier.

Building a baby registry can feel like shopping for a life you haven't lived yet. Instead of another list of “must-haves,” here's a simple framework for choosing what your baby (and your actual family) might really need.

Birth biomechanics can be an incredible tool…but labor isn’t a series of positions to memorize. Learn why individualized movement, body awareness, and the ability to stay in the flow of labor may be more useful than trying to remember what you’re “supposed” to do.

You can learn the positions, practice the breathing, and write the perfect birth plan…but some of the most important birth preparation happens on the inside. Learn why understanding your stress response, practicing self-advocacy, and communicating with your support team may shape your birth experience more than you realize.

Your birth choices and experiences can shape the first hours and days of breastfeeding—but that doesn’t mean they determine your breastfeeding story. Learn how IV fluids, epidurals, Pitocin, assisted birth, cesarean birth, and other birth circumstances may affect early feeding, plus practical ways to navigate common—and often temporary—challenges.

Discover how preparing your body to move well—not just exercising—can support greater comfort during pregnancy, provide more options during labor, and lay the foundation for a smoother postpartum recovery.

Stay hydrated in early labor with this delicious laboraide recipe!

What if preparing for birth has nothing to do with working out? Before you add another prenatal workout to your routine, consider this: your body is already giving you the information you need—you just haven’t been taught how to listen.

Many common babywearing struggles (like back pain, pressure, and discomfort) aren’t just “carrier problems.” In this post, I break down how pelvic floor function, posture, and body mechanics can shape your babywearing experience, plus what to watch for and how to find support that actually helps.

Not sure if your doctor is the right fit for your birth?
Start the conversation early with these 10 must-ask questions—designed to help you clarify your preferences, spot red flags, and feel confident about your care. Whether you're planning a VBAC, hoping for a low-intervention birth, or just want to be informed, this post will walk you through what to ask (and why it matters).

Human babies are born expecting to be held close. They’ve spent nine months in constant motion, surrounded by warmth, heartbeat, and breath. And after birth, their development continues to depend on that same contact.

This isn’t about doing more. It’s about moving smarter—so you can feel better now and recover more smoothly later.

If you’re pregnant, these five movements are a powerful way to start creating space in your pelvis today—and trust me, your future self in labor will thank you.

If you’ve ever been told that a birth plan is pointless because “you can’t plan birth,” I have thoughts—and a whole podcast episode—just for you.

Preparing for a VBAC isn’t just about gathering information—it’s about finding the right kind of support.

If you’re pregnant or have been in the last decade, chances are you’ve heard the term doula thrown around—but maybe you’re not quite sure what a doula actually does, or whether you need one. You’re not alone! Let’s break it down so you can decide if doula support is right for you and your birth.

A common misconception is that pelvic floor health is only relevant for pregnant or postpartum individuals. In reality, the pelvic floor affects everyone—regardless of whether they’ve had children.

While lots of us have an inkling that there are things we should be doing to help prepare our bodies and mind for birth, there's often very little out there telling us what exactly to do...and even more rare, why to do it. If you're lucky, maybe you've been given some stretched to do by your doula or midwife, but many of us are left to our own devices.

Let’s be real: “I don’t want to be fat” is a shit motivator. Pardon my French. If feeling bad about our bodies was enough to drive us to make positive changes, we’d all feel amazing by now. But we don’t. And honestly, what’s so wrong with being fat, anyway?