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Why Pregnant People Need to Start Saying Birth *Plan* Again

When I was pregnant, I took a mini class on how to make a birth plan that providers will listen to. One of the first things I was advised...

Birth Doesn’t Have to Suck

When I was thinking about getting pregnant, I was terrified. Y’all, I had panic attacks! All I had ever heard about pregnancy and birth...

TENS Units- The Secret Weapon You Didn't Know You Needed

Today I wanted to talk about TENS units and how they can help birthing people have a more comfortable and empowering birth experience....

What Else You Could Read When You're Expecting

Hello party people! I have been deep into studying for the Lamaze certification exam coming up sometime in the spring, so I’ve kind of...

Celebrating Extended Breast/Chestfeeding to Conclude Black Breastfeeding Week

Like many people, I was brought up around the idea that once a baby gets to a certain age, whether it’s one year old, when they get...

How to Choose the Right Childbirth Education Class for You

In the last post, I talked about why it’s a great idea to take a childbirth class, but if you’ve looked around, you’ve probably seen that...

Why You Should Definitely Take a Childbirth Class

There are many reasons why it’s a good idea to take a childbirth education class. I could talk about this until the cows come home, but...

How to Make the Most of Your Prenatal Appointments

As I mentioned last week, over the course of your pregnancy, you can expect to meet with your provider(s) a few times for your prenatal...

Your Provider and You

Most pregnant people plan on having a provider monitor their pregnancy, birth and postpartum to ensure the birthing person and baby’s...