If you’re the kind of person who replays conversations in your head, who Googles symptoms at midnight, and who wants to know exactly what to expect before walking into a situation, birth can feel overwhelming. Not because you’re incapable, but because uncertainty is hard on your nervous system. If you’re a naturally anxious person and […]

Most of the time, “red flags” during prenatal care won’t be dramatic. It won’t be outright hostility or clear negligence. There probably won’t be raised voices or blatant disrespect. Instead, it’s usually little things that slowly add up and leave you wondering whether your provider is someone you can really trust. A question that gets […]

When people picture doula support during a hospital birth, they often imagine something very specific and not always accurate. TV and media tend to portray doulas as aggressively “woo woo” (yes, that’s a technical term): shoving essential oils in faces, loudly advocating over medical staff, coaching every breath, or insisting birth happen a certain way. But […]

Most people prepare for birth by focusing on the physical side of it—what their body will need to do, how to get it ready, what might hurt, what could go wrong, what to pack, what to plan for. Those things matter. But there’s another layer that can shape birth just as much, and sometimes more, […]

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 […]

You can have the most detailed birth plan in the world and still walk away from your birth feeling like your birth went completely off the rails. I’ve seen it happen more times than I can count. So when people ask, “Do I really need a birth plan?” my answer is yes, but probably not for the […]

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. […]

If you’re considering birth photography, you might be wondering what to expect when you hire a birth photographer. What does it actually look like during labor? Will it feel awkward? Will they be in the way? These are completely normal questions. My goal as your birth photographer is to be a calm, discreet, and supportive presence—documenting […]

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’ve been there. Here are five questions to ask your doctor about birth that can help you start meaningful conversations and work toward the kind of birth you want. If you aren’t comfortable asking your doctor questions or they won’t take the […]