It’s crucial that as a community we do everything we can to support families of color as they transition and grow. The first part of support is understanding and empathy, for me, it’s knowing my privilege and encouraging cultural humility in myself and others. Together we can create awareness for the battles that people of color face every day.

If you’re planning labor and birth without pain medication or minimal intervention, then this guide is for you! Check out the tips for staying relaxed and letting your body do the work!

Here is a wonderful visual guide to some of my favorite positions to use during labor and birth.

Here are just some of the benefits of a birth doula as noted by DONA International.

Birth at home can seem like a huge project. What do you need and what will the midwives bring? Often midwife already has a birth kit they use in their practice they may want you to purchase or that they provide for you. If not, don’t worry about being left in the dark! Here’s a checklist of supplies I would highly recommend for your home birth.

Read on to learn what to expect in the second stage of labor. As contractions get closer together and more intense discover some comfort measures that may help take the edge off. Furthermore, learn why I suggest these techniques for coping with labor pain.

How do you know when you’re in the first stage of labor? When you are what could you be doing to help labor along? Lastly, why in the world would you do those things? Read below to learn exactly that. Coming soon is the Second Stage of Labor Comfort Measures.

Interested in your fertility? Want to conceive or avoid conception naturally? Or perhaps you want to learn more about your body. Here are a few fun and educational resources to get you started. Enjoy!

Pregnancy is full of difficult decisions, but you don’t have to make let alone. You have a right to be educated on all of your options. Check out this guide created by Ridge Field Recovery for more information about substance abuse and pregnancy.