We are currently living in the self-help generation. We are bombarded from every side with body and self-positivity messaging, both from the media and advertising culture. Apparently, everything you need to live your best life is just a google search and an e-book away. Of course, wanting to better yourself and be mindfully positive is a good thing. Right? Probably. Maybe. It depends. Let’s take a…

Today I’m sharing the unmedicated hospital birth of my first child, Madeline. She was born 11 years ago today, but I still remember it vividly. It wasn’t a perfect birth, but it’s uniquely mine and I’m so thankful for every part of it. I wrote this just a few months after she was born and I’ve changed very little before sharing it here with you. Happy…

Current research in maternal healthcare clearly indicates that the hospital you deliver in may be the largest risk factor in your birth. With national cesarean rates soaring and maternal mortality higher than in any developed country in the world, it’s never been more important to walk into your birth educated and informed. For most pregnant women, deciding on a hospital is secondary to choosing their preferred…

If you are committed to having a natural childbirth, at some point you will face the challenge of communicating your goals and preferences to your doctor or midwife. You've probably already figured out that there is no shortage of articles and posts online with suggested questions for your birth provider. Even I've posted my 5 most important questions to ask your doctor. But if you are…

Let’s set the stage. You want a natural child birth with minimal interventions and you want to do it in a hospital. You would REALLY like it if you didn’t have to change doctors or drive to another county or State to do it. So what’s important to know about your doctor or midwife’s birth philosophy? I'm here to break down the 5 most critical questions…