In my last post, What No One Prepares You For Postpartum, I talked about the physical side of postpartum—the recovery no one really prepares you for and the kind of support that actually helps your body heal. But there’s another part that often ends up being even harder, and far less talked about: postpartum mental […]

We spend so much time talking about birth. The contractions. The hospital bag. The birth plan. But what no one prepares you for is postpartum: what happens after the baby arrives. Postpartum is beautiful and tender… and it’s also messy, emotional, overwhelming, and nothing like the highlight reel we see and share online. The truth […]

Doula Support in Tifton & Surrounding South GA Are you pregnant and wondering what a doula does? Most people think doulas show up during labor and offer a few comforting words or pain relief techniques. But that’s actually just a small part. A doula’s real work happens long before contractions start. It’s in the quiet […]

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 […]