Katie is the creator of the Kopa Birth Method and I had the privilege of being her doula and photographer for her latest birth. She...

Do you see that bulge right there at the Sacrum? That is called the Rhombas of Michaelis. Jean Sutton, a midwife from New Zealand...

I Love exercise and I think it is really important to move your body throughout pregnancy and labor. The general rule of thumb is not to...

If there is one thing that can be guaranteed about labor it is that birth is unpredictable. There are so many variations of normal during...

Growing up, I was a competitive swimmer for 10 years. As with any athlete, there was as much time spent in training my mind as was in...

Written by Elizabeth Willison of El Paso Pelvic Health It’s the third trimester and you’re finally on the home stretch. You decorated the...

The great thing about having your water break is that it for sure means your having a baby soon, no more am I in labor, am I not in labor...

Since Covid 19 there has been a 500% increase in home births nationwide, I have gotten a lot more inquiries and questions about home...

Anxiety is the worst, the bane of my existence. I remember my first panic attack in great detail at the tender age of 5. I hate it, but...

It is human nature to be scared of the unknown. That fear can lead to anxiety and even pain in some situations, labor and delivery being...

Trigger Warning!!!!!! I am going to be very open and honest about my experience. Most of this will be taken from my journal that I wrote...

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When I am on the phone with a potential client, I am often asked how I will work with the birthing persons partner/support person. It is...

I have very difficult pregnancies, it is not a magical time for me. I in no way regret it, but am just sharing my truth. I never did...

There are so many products out there geared towards new parents that it can be overwhelming when you start to make your registry. I...

There are a lot of strong opinions when it comes to the Placenta. One thing all people can agree on is that it is an amazing organ that...

There are so many books out there on pregnancy and childbirth. They can be very basic and easy to read or complex medical text books. I...

It is well known that labor and giving birth is not a comfortable experience. We have all seen the movies of women screaming and swearing...

Gentle C-Sections are not fiction, they are real and happening everyday. It may also be referred to as a "Family Friendly C-Section" or a...

There are a lot of people that can comprise your birth team, but it is easy to get the different roles confused. I daily am asked the...