Empowered Birth
Know your options, practice your calm, pack your bag and walk in strong. Birth stories, labor tips and the research behind the choices.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ali’s Positive Hospital Birth Story
The following birth story is a guest post on Strength Love Birth written by Ali of The Massage Business Mama. I met Ali earlier this year and immediately…
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Printable Checklist for Your Hospital Bag: Essentials + Extras
Here are some tips, ideas, and a free printable checklist for your hospital bag to help you to know exactly what to pack for your birth at the…
