When I first found out I was pregnant I wanted an unmedicated birth. A few weeks later I met up with some of my oldest girlfriends. They all happened to be moms already, so I asked them to tell me their birth stories. As each one shared I noticed a shocking, yet common theme... They all experienced a slippery slope called the “Cascade of Interventions”. 🩺👨‍⚕️ Here’s how it goes… - They went overdue… (normal for first time moms) - They got induced, even though their body wasn’t ready - Then the

When I first found out I was pregnant I wanted an unmedicated birth. A few weeks later I met up with some of my oldest girlfriends. They all happened to be moms already, so I asked them to tell me their birth stories. As each one shared I noticed a shocking, yet common theme... They all experienced a slippery slope called the “Cascade of Interventions”. 🩺👨‍⚕️ Here’s how it goes… - They went overdue… (normal for first time moms) - They got induced, even though their body wasn’t ready - Then the

When I first found out I was pregnant, I knew I wanted an unmedicated childbirth. I wanted what I thought was best for myself and my baby physically, emotionally and spiritually. 🧘 Then came my first labor. And it was...BRUTAL! 😧 I felt like I was drowning in each contraction and I *really* needed more guidance. Looking back, I see that I went into that birth naively. I made mistakes. I didn’t prepare as well as I could have… especially mentally and emotionally. For my second birth, I did thin

🤰Childbirth – it’s no secret, it can be intense! But fear not, you don’t have to face this journey without some effective strategies to manage the intensity. Here are some techniques to help you approach labor with confidence: 1️⃣ Birth Ball: In the right positions, a birth ball can help your baby descend into the birth canal. It molds to your comfort, allowing you to sway and move, potentially accelerating the birthing process. 2️⃣ Movement: Labor can be quicker and less painful when you’re fr