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7 Reasons Every Pregnant Parent Should Attend Beginning Well: A Guided Visualization for Birth Preparation
Preparing for birth isn’t just about checklists or hospital bags — it’s about how you feel, how your body responds, and how you connect with your baby. Beginning Well: A Guided Visualization for Birth Preparation is designed to help pregnant parents and birth partners step into labor with confidence, calm, and clarity.
In this guided session, you’ll explore practical tools to reduce anxiety, strengthen your nervous system, and mentally rehearse your birth experience. We focus on visualization techniques that support your body, mind, and emotional readiness — backed by doula and birth keeper expertise.
Participants leave with a deeper understanding of how to manage stress, access their body’s natural resources during labor, and communicate clearly with their birth team. Whether you’re preparing for a hospital or home birth, this session provides evidence-informed guidance, nervous system support, and an empowering space to ask questions and set intentions for your birth.
Join us to learn:
How guided visualization can reduce birth anxiety
Practical ways to prepare your mind and body for labor
Techniques to stay calm, centered, and confident during birth
How doula support helps you make informed birth decisions
This session is perfect for anyone who wants emotional, mental, and nervous system preparation — not just logistics. Walk into labor feeling prepared, grounded, and supported.
Delayed Cord Clamping: Why 60 Seconds May Not Be Enough (A Doula / Birth Keeper Perspective)
Discover why delayed cord clamping is more than just a routine at birth and how waiting beyond 60 seconds can support your baby’s circulation, oxygenation, and healthy transition. As a doula and birth keeper, I explain the physiology behind newborn blood volume, the importance of letting babies take their first breaths, and how cord clamping timing can impact iron stores and organ perfusion. Learn practical strategies for hospital and home births, understand what questions to ask your birth team, and find out how doula support can help you make informed decisions for a safe, empowered birth experience. Includes expert insight from Professor Stuart B. Hooper on newborn cardiovascular transition.
Why We’re Heading Back to Foragers Farm for Round 2 of the Radical Mother Gathering
There’s something about Foragers Farm that feels like coming home—even if it’s your first time there. Maybe it’s the way the wind moves through the fields, the warm welcome from the family who runs it, or just the permission to slow the hell down. After an unforgettable gathering on this land last fall, we knew we had to return. This May, we’re circling up again for another Radical Mother Gathering—and trust us, this one is going to be just as nourishing. Here’s why we chose this farm, and what makes this gathering unlike anything else.
How to Talk to Your Care Provider About Your Choice to Delay Cord Clamping, Knowing the Jaundice Risk
Delayed cord clamping sounds great, but what about jaundice?” If your provider has raised this concern, you’re not alone. Many parents hear about the “risk” of jaundice when requesting delayed cord clamping—but is it really a major issue? The truth is, most babies process bilirubin just fine, and the need for treatment isn’t significantly increased. The key is understanding the data, knowing how to monitor your baby, and confidently advocating for your choice. Let’s break down how to navigate this conversation, respond to pushback, and ensure your baby gets the full benefits of delayed cord clamping—while keeping a close eye on their health.
Why Delayed Cord Clamping Matters—The Benefits You Need to Know
Did you know that at birth, a third of your baby’s total blood volume is still in the placenta? That blood is packed with oxygen, iron, and stem cells—all essential for their growth, brain development, and immune system. Cutting the cord too soon robs them of these benefits, while waiting just a few extra minutes ensures they get everything they need for a smoother transition into the world. Whether you’re considering waiting 60 seconds or waiting for white, here’s why delayed cord clamping is one of the simplest, most powerful choices you can make for your baby.
Let’s dive into the benefits →
The Truth About Jaundice & Delayed Cord Clamping—What’s the Real Risk?
You’ve probably heard that delayed cord clamping (DCC) could increase your baby’s risk of jaundice. But is that really true? The idea that DCC causes harmful jaundice is one of the most misunderstood myths in birth care. The reality? Over 90% of babies with DCC don’t need treatment for jaundice at all. Instead of fearing it, let’s talk about how to support your baby’s natural ability to clear bilirubin while still getting all the benefits of DCC. If you’re weighing your options for birth, this is a must-read.
Read more to get the facts →
Oatstraw: Herbs Every Mom Should Know
Looking for a natural way to support your body through motherhood? Oatstraw (Avena sativa) is one of the best herbs for stress relief, adrenal support, and overall nourishment, especially for moms who feel depleted from pregnancy, breastfeeding, or everyday life. In this post, you’ll learn how oatstraw strengthens the nervous system, promotes better sleep, and replenishes essential minerals. Plus, I’ll walk you through the easiest way to make an oatstraw infusion so you can start experiencing its benefits today.
Whether you’re dealing with stress, postpartum recovery, or just need a little extra support, this is one herb every mom should have in her natural toolkit. Read the full post to learn how to use oatstraw and why it’s a must-have for holistic wellness.
The Hidden History of Obstetric Violence: How Modern Gynecology Was Built on the Backs of Black Women
The dark history of modern gynecology: How Dr. J. Marion Sims’ unethical experiments on enslaved Black women shaped obstetric care today, and why understanding this past is key to ending medical mistreatment.