Practical wisdom from midwife and mother of six, Victoria Gordon of Red Moon Midwifery, on grace, rest, and letting go of perfect. Finding Balance in Motherhood is the fourth and final post in a series called Conversations With a Midwife, drawing from my conversation with Victoria Gordon, a certified nurse midwife, mother of six, and founder of […]

The short answer? Yes. But maybe not for the reasons you think. A birth plan isn’t about scripting your labor down to the minute. It’s not about being “rigid” or expecting everything to go exactly as written. Instead, a birth plan is a tool. It’s a foundation for your birth experience. A birth plan helps […]

How You Can Prepare for a Positive Birth Experience is the third post in a series called Conversations With a Midwife, drawing from my conversation with Victoria Gordon, a certified nurse midwife, mother of six, and founder of Red Moon Midwifery. From her offices in Jacksonville, FL, St. Mary’s and Valdosta, GA, she cares for […]

Why More Families Are Choosing Home Birth is the second post in a series called Conversations With a Midwife, spotlighting my conversation with Victoria Gordon, a certified nurse midwife, mother of six, and founder of Red Moon Midwifery. From her offices in Jacksonville, FL, St. Mary’s and Valdosta, GA, she cares for families seeking home […]

This is the first post in a series called Conversations With a Midwife, spotlighting my conversation with Victoria Gordon, a certified nurse midwife, mother of six, and founder of Red Moon Midwifery. From her offices in Jacksonville, FL, St. Mary’s and Valdosta, GA, she cares for families seeking home birth, midwifery care, and holistic wellness. […]

So, you’ve connected with the idea of having your birth beautifully documented. You understand why it can be so invaluable. But now you might be wondering exactly what to expect when you hire a birth photographer. You might be thinking, “Okay, but what does that actually look like? Will it be awkward? Will they be in the way?” […]

Okay, mamas. Let’s talk about one of the most incredible and life-changing days you’ll ever experience: the day your baby comes earthside. And why you might want birth photography for it. It’s a whirlwind of physical sensations and emotions, strength you never knew you had, and pure, unadulterated love, all rolled into one. And it often […]

Everyone knows there are 3 trimesters in pregnancy. But did you know there’s a 4th? Today I’m walking you through the 5 stages of pregnancy, including the lesser talked about 4th trimester.

Are you pregnant and have so many questions, you don’t even know where to start? I got you. Here are 5 questions to ask your doctor about birth that can help you start the conversation to get the kind of birth you want. If you aren’t comfortable asking your doctor questions or they won’t take […]

The day before Mother’s Day 2023, I was sitting in my living room talking to my oldest child when my water broke. I went on to give birth safely at home a little over two weeks later. I did a lot of googling in those weeks (“water breaks at 35 weeks,” homebirth after water breaks […]