Active labor is an intense time during childbirth. Learn strategies and coping techniques to incorporate into your labor. Whether you want an epidural or are planning to go without pain medication, these are useful tools to aid in a more comfortable and relaxing childbirth experience.

Back Labor: What is it and what can we do to manage it? Preparing for labor is a topic I love to discuss as a birth doula, and coming up with strategies to manage, prevent, and overcome back labor is no joke!

Cervical exams are a common tool healthcare providers use to asses labor, however, there are many drawbacks to these practices. Outside of comfort, subjectivity in these exams is a major concern. Read on to see how you can advocate for yourself and learn about cervical exam subjectivity to prepare for your labor and birth journey.

What is Pitocin, how is it used in labor, and the myths about its intensity are all covered in this blog post. Learn how to enhance your natural Oxytocin and why Pitocin may be needed medically.

Learn about pain relief methods to use in labor, both medical and non-medical. There are so many ways to reduce pain, eliminate it, and stay comfortable while you are bringing your baby into the world.

Epidurals can provide magical and euphoric pain relief, but there is so much unknown. Dive deeper into what getting an epidural looks and feels like AND learn some great tips for making the most out of your labor with an epidural.

What does favorable birth positioning even mean? The way you move and relax throughout pregnancy can play a role in how your baby is sitting in the womb. It can also influence how your labor and birth unfolds.

Hypnobirthing, what? If you have never heard of hypnobirthing get ready for a total mind flip! Gentle and calm births, bringing babies into the world with instincts, meditations, visualizations, and a whole lot of deep breathing. Hypnobirthing brings your physiology front and center!

How can you make labor more fun and less painful? Follow these 5 easy principles to make the most out of your childbirth experience. Childbirth is about using your love and energy to bring a child into the world, let’s make the road to get there filled with joy, laughter, love, and calm energy.