Welcome to the world of birth work, a field that not only offers immense personal fulfillment but also provides a practical and meaningful way to contribute to your family's income. Whether you're a doula, a childbirth educator, a lactation consultant, or involved in any other aspect of birth work, your passion and skills can significantly enhance your household's financial stability. Let's explore how birth work can be a viable and rewarding career choice.

Motherhood is an incredible journey, filled with joys, challenges, and profound changes. It's a time when many women find themselves redefining their identities. While embracing the role of a mom, it's essential to remember that you are still you, with your own dreams, passions, and goals. Here's a guide to keeping your identity after becoming a mom, ensuring you don't lose sight of the unique individual you've always been.

Postpartum can be such a hard time.

Not only is your body going through massive amounts of physical changes, but your hormones are all over the place. You are still bleeding, your vulva is sore, you might have hemorrhoids, your breasts are leaky and sore, you might be recovering from major surgery, and you are trying to function on the least amount of sleep you have ever gotten.

As the holiday season approaches, I want to dive into a topic that can be a game-changer for all the new moms and dads out there – navigating the festivities with your precious baby!

Bringing a new life into the world is a momentous occasion, and having the right support by your side can make all the difference. That's where a doula comes in. A doula is a trained birth professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to expectant parents during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Finding the right doula that meshes well with your personality, birthing preferences, and your vision for your birth is a crucial step. To help you in your search, here are 5 important questions to ask when interviewing a potential doula:

When it comes to your birth plan, clarity is key. Your birth plans should be clear and concise. It serves as a communication tool between you and your partner, and y’all and your care provider. Remember, your birth plan is not set in stone but a way to express your preferences.

Over eight years ago, I embarked on my journey in the birthing world. With my pre-certification work completed and training under my belt, I eagerly launched my business. While my enthusiasm was palpable, there were certain missteps I took that I wish I could revisit. Here are four lessons I learned the hard way, shared in the hope that you can sidestep these pitfalls and find success more swiftly.

Imagine a career that celebrates life's miracles, empowers families, and offers the potential for financial independence. Becoming a birth doula isn't just a job—it's an investment in your passion, your future, and your community.

Over 8 years ago, I took a leap into the world of birth work, fueled by a deep passion and a desire to make a meaningful impact. With my kids a bit older and the eagerness to transition back into the workforce, I knew it was time to channel my energy towards something I truly loved—birth education. After years of being immersed in all things birth-related, from books to blogs and conversations with like-minded individuals, it felt natural to dive headfirst into this transformative field.

As parents, you eagerly wait for the arrival of your new baby. You’ve prepared the nursery. You’ve washed all the clothes. You have taken a childbirth class! But have you stopped to think about what life is like for your baby on the INSIDE of your belly?

Bringing a new life into the world is an exciting journey, and one of the important decisions expecting parents face is choosing the right birthing place. It’s essential to understand the pros and cons of each place: home birth, hospital birth, and birth center.

Becoming a parent is an exciting and transformative journey, filled with joy, anticipation, and a fair share of questions. One of the most important steps you can take to prepare for this life-changing experience is to enroll in a childbirth class. Whether you're a first-time parent or have previous birth experiences, here are some compelling reasons why taking a childbirth class is essential:

The role of a postpartum doula is to provide physical, emotional, and informational support to families during the postpartum period, which typically extends from birth up to around 12 weeks or longer. Postpartum doulas are trained professionals who offer guidance and assistance in the transition to parenthood, helping families adjust to the demands and joys of having a new baby.

Picture yourself immersed in warm water, surrounded by serenity, as you bring your baby into the world. Water birth is a gentle and peaceful approach that offers many benefits for both you and your little one. Let’s explore what you can expect during your upcoming water birth.

Water birth is when a woman gives birth in a tub or pool of warm water. It has gained popularity in recent years as a gentle and empowering option for labor and delivery. This unique approach offers numerous benefits for both the birthing person and their baby. Many pregnant families don’t really know this is an option and so they don’t know much about it. So, let's take the plunge and dive into water birth!

Coping with Pregnancy Loss: Finding Healing and Support

Coping with pregnancy loss can be a deeply emotional and challenging experience for both parents. Whether it's a miscarriage, stillbirth, or termination, the loss of a pregnancy can leave parents feeling confused, sad, and alone. However, it's important to know that you are not alone and that there are resources available to help you cope during this difficult time.

You're about to become a parent—congrats! You should get ready for life after the kid is born as you do for the birth of your child. Although this can be an exciting and overwhelming time, with a little preparation, you can make the transition less stressful for you and your family.

Are you pregnant and planning a hospital birth? Congratulations! You're about to embark on an amazing journey that will ultimately bring you the greatest gift of all - your sweet baby. But let's face it, there are some parts of a hospital birth that aren't exactly sunshine and rainbows. So, what should you expect during a hospital birth? Let's break it down.

Postpartum psychosis is different from other postpartum mood disorders such as postpartum depression or anxiety. It is a severe form of mental illness that is characterized by psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking. Mothers with postpartum psychosis may also experience rapid mood swings, confusion, and paranoia.

Postpartum rage is a term used to describe intense and overwhelming feelings of anger or irritability that some new mothers experience after giving birth. It is a lesser-known postpartum mood disorder but can be just as distressing as other more commonly recognized conditions such as postpartum depression or anxiety.