When I found out I was pregnant, I wasn’t sure I wanted to go the natural birth route. Honestly, it sounded a little scary! But as my pregnancy progressed, I knew that I wanted to at least give natural childbirth a try. After two natural childbirths, I can share with you the real things that helped to reduce labor pain during natural childbirth. ... VIEW POST
Archer’s Birth Story
It’s hard to believe that Archer was due 1 year ago today: Monday, July 16th. So much has happened in the past year, and it hit me that I’ve never actually told his birth story in full. So today, in honor of what could have been his birthday, I would love to share the story of Archer's birth, along with our natural childbirth, with all of you. ... VIEW POST
The 5 Things You Must Have for a Fast Postpartum Recovery
Congratulations on that bundle of joy, mama! The last few weeks of pregnancy are filled with so many emotions, and a big one for me was around postpartum recovery. As a first-time mom I had ZERO idea what to expect. Honestly, I was kind of terrified. If you're feeling the same and wondering "what do I need for postpartum care?" you're not alone! ... VIEW POST
What is a Doula? The Benefits To Hiring a Doula for Childbirth
Are you considering hiring a doula? Hiring a doula was one of the best decisions I made during my pregnancy. When people hear that I had a 100% natural childbirth and was in labor for 45 hours, I usually get a reaction along the lines of “Oh my God! I don’t know HOW you did that!” And honestly… I’m still not totally sure how I did it either. One thing I do know with absolute certainty is this: I couldn’t have done it without my doula. ... VIEW POST