Today I share a bit of my heart. After that magical birth I wrote about the other day, I totally expected my fourth birth to be simple and my baby to be perfectly healthy. Unfortunately, the birth was ... read more
Powerful Birth Affirmations
When it comes to birth, our minds have a huge impact on our experience. I have felt this effect during my own birthing times and been strengthened by words and imagery. Of course, it's not always a ... read more
5 Fundamental Fears and Birth
A couple of weeks ago, I made the trek down to Pleasant Grove to attend a meeting of the Positive Birth Group hosted by Lauralyn Curtis. The Positive Birth Movement works around the world to surround ... read more
The Vulnerability and Power of Birth
I had the privilege of working with a mom yesterday as she birthed her second child. This birth really highlighted the power of birth. At 41 weeks, she was being induced--a pathway she was familiar ... read more
Revising Birth Vocabulary
Having earned two degrees in English and taught the subject on the university level, let me tell you something. Words are powerful! I am observing a HypnoBabies class as part of my doula ... read more