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 […]
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 […]
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 was drawn to her kind, driven, grounded presence. She shares here about the birth of her son and the ways a doula might have facilitated her birth […]
A Printable Checklist for Your Hospital Bag with Essentials plus 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 hospital, what NOT to bring, plus 7 things you don’t want to forget! This is like a minimalist-meets-realist approach to packing a bag for you, your partner, […]
5 Things You Absolutely Need to Have Your First Baby at Home
Planning a homebirth for your first baby? You’d be surprised how few essentials you actually need to have your first baby at home. It does take a lot of planning and mindset orienting but not really a whole lot of stuff. Find out here what you REALLY need to have your first baby at home. […]