I like to share this resource with people who are curious about the spiritual/transformative/altered state aspect of their births. The author, Whapio, is a traditional midwife and writer and is considered a bit of a legend in the holistic birth community.

In this final part of my 3 part induction series, I share all my best tips and tricks for making your induction a smooth, autonomous, and positive experience.

How are inductions done? What to expect and plan for when you’re heading in for an induction of labor. This is Part 2 of a 3 part series.

Don’t turn up for an induction unprepared - what is induction, and how to decide if it’s right for you? This is Part 1 of a 3 part series.

Dilation is the word that everyone’s saying - but there’s so much more to labor.

Everyone planning for a birth makes a list of what to pack for the hospital, right? What I think is equally, if not more important, is the list of 5 requirements for birth.

Birth plans can be so overwhelming. What should they include? How long should it be? Are they just going to make the nurses roll their eyes and sigh? Do you even need one?

I’m not trying to be rude! But it’s so important to use your BRAIN when making big decisions during pregnancy and birth.

Labor is surrender, letting go of control, and acceptance of the unknown. Can your brain switch off?

What to pack, what to leave, and hot tip: treat yo’ self.

Wondering what is worth reading out of the mountain of pregnancy books around? Here are the books I recommend over and over to my clients.

So, you're pregnant!

And you feel the worst.

There's a funny thing that happens when you start telling people you're pregnant. It's a thing that continues right on throughout the 40ish weeks…

AKA: False labor - and I'm going to tell you right now, there is nothing false about it!

Loneliness: a feeling most new mothers are very familiar with. And it's interesting and strange because, of course, you aren't alone.

Many people, from those expecting a baby to those who are merely curious, ask me the big question: what is it exactly that a doula does?

After birthing a baby, your emotions and hormones are running wild. You may feel exhilarated, calm, relieved, proud, sad, tired, blissed out, stressed or worried - and most likely, a combination of all.