I love birth stories. They're all so unique and messy and raw and beautiful. I just love hearing how women are used as vessels to bring life into this world. This is a birth story with all of the pregnancy details that you didn’t ask for. I promise they’re included for a reason - I’m not just rambling. They all help with the big picture. But if you just want labor details, feel free to …
Birth
How to Create a Natural Birth Plan – Customizable Printable Template
Making the decision to create a natural birth plan can be a great way to organize your choices for yourself and for your baby in labor and delivery. When you are well-informed, you’re able to advocate for yourself–especially when you are in a vulnerable state (hello, labor!!). Talking with your midwife or care professional about each decision can help you to feel empowered and even more at ease …
Christian Birth Affirmations – Printable Cards
Finding out you’re pregnant can bring a wave of emotions all on its own. Then when you begin to realize that there’s so much to prepare for labor and birth, things can get really overwhelming, really fast. It’s so important to not just prepare your home birth supplies or hospital bag and baby gear. Take time to truly prepare your mind for what is about to happen as your body is being used as a …
10 Sustainable Postpartum Pads to Use in 2022
Over the past several years I’ve been working on paring down my wardrobe to pieces from sustainable brands with natural fibers. This definitely includes the pieces that I wear closest to my most intimate parts. I’m writing this just shy of four weeks postpartum with my second baby, still bleeding here and there and still using my sustainable postpartum pads. Disclaimer: This post may …
Soothing Postpartum Herbal Sitz Bath: Healing for Your Perineum
With my first baby, I had no idea about postpartum herbal sitz baths. To be honest, With my second birth, I was a lot more prepared to take care of myself postpartum. I had learned a little bit more about herbs and definitely wanted to incorporate them into my healing rituals post birth. Sitz baths are a perfect way to promote healing and restfulness. And they just smell so lovely. They’re a great …
A Curated Christian Labor Playlist for a Peaceful Birth
I just recently had my second home birth welcoming a precious baby girl into our family. There’s so much physical preparation for a home (or natural) birth but for me, the preparation of my mind for what’s to come is the most important. Leading up to both births, I prayed over the atmosphere in my home. I prayed that it would be peaceful, encouraging, empowering and calm. The thing that …