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Creating a birth plan is one of the most powerful things you can do as you prepare to welcome your baby into the world. However, contrary to popular belief, a birth plan is not about scripting every moment. It’s about gaining clarity, communicating your values, and giving yourself the confidence to navigate birth with both intention and flexibility. You may also hear it called a birth preferences list, and that’s often a more accurate and approachable term. While "plan" implies something fixed, preferences invite collaboration and adaptability. In my midwifery practice, I often encourage families to think of this document as...

There’s a sacred window of time just after birth that can have lifelong benefits for both mother and baby. It’s often referred to as “The Golden Hour,” the uninterrupted first hour (or more) following delivery when your baby is placed skin-to-skin on your chest. As a midwife and a mother, I’ve seen the magic of this hour firsthand. It’s not just emotional. It’s biological, hormonal, and deeply healing. Let’s talk about why it matters so much and how you can protect and prepare for this powerful ritual. What Is the Golden Hour? The Golden Hour refers to the first hour...

Cycle syncing is the practice of aligning your nutrition, exercise, work, focus, and self-care with the phases of your menstrual cycle. Research tells us that hormonal shifts affect energy, metabolism, mood, and even cognitive ability. Instead of pushing through the same routines daily, cycle syncing invites you to listen and adapt to your body’s hormonal changes. This leads to not only a better understanding of your body, but has been found to reduce premenstrual symptoms. 

Your lymphatic system is one of the most important yet overlooked systems in the body. It helps move waste, toxins, and immune cells throughout your tissues, playing a vital role in your immune function, hormonal balance, and overall well-being. But unlike your circulatory system, the lymphatic system doesn’t have a central pump, which means it relies on movement, hydration, and manual support to keep flowing well. Two simple and effective ways to support lymph flow at home are lymphatic massage and dry brushing. In this post, I’ll walk you through both methods, when to use them, the risks to be...

Feeling overwhelmed as your due date approaches? The third trimester is full of changes physically, emotionally, and mentally. In this post, I’m sharing simple, midwife-approved tips to help you prepare for birth without the stress, from body readiness to emotional grounding and what you actually need to pack.