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Taking Back My Power: My Birth Story Retold
There was so much that I needed to learn at that point in my life and my son’s birth was a part of that powerful lesson. I would not be the person I am today without that experience. So here’s the new version of my birth story. The one where I regain my power and my position as the heroine of my own story.
Doulas and Advocacy: I Will Not Keep My Mouth Shut
Nothing gets my blood boiling like the idea that doulas need to lie down and be quiet in front of OBs no matter what they witness. Something just doesn’t sit right with me about women continuing to be silenced in the birth room to appease the “powerful” and “knowledgeable professionals”
How Birth Partners can Support Postpartum Care
The period immediately postpartum comes with many physiologic changes. It may also involve wound care from tears in the perineum or a cesarean birth scar. These months are in an important time for the birthing person to recover. Partners, whether they are spouses, parents, siblings, friends, or paid professionals, can be an amazing help during this time to reduce the burden on the birthing parent as they are healing.
How to Separate Pain from Suffering in Labor
Pain is normal in birth, but suffering doesn’t have to be. There are a few major things that can be done to set up an environment for comfort and pain relief before labor has even begun.
Creating Your Fertility Altar
One possible step in preparing for conception can be creating a fertility altar. Before I ever knew what an altar was, I always had one: a special place that I curated with deep intention and used to connect with myself and my dreams. It was something that always called to me and I would like to offer a few words of guidance if you have never made an altar for yourself.
The Importance of Ancestral Healing in Womb Wellness
In a patriarchal and capitalist society, we are not encouraged to know our matriline and be linked to our ancestors. We are encouraged to take our husbands last names, passing the male legacy down to our children. We are taught to live independently from our mothers, grandmothers, community, and wise women. But in order to heal our wombs, we need to be prepared to do the opposite.
My Fertility Journey: A Story of Listening to My Own Body
I was told that I would probably never conceive naturally. It’s a good thing I didn’t listen to that doctor.
Healing the Womb After a Scary Birth
I’ve held a lot of trauma in my body throughout life and I know that it affects other aspects of my wellbeing. So whether it is driving my fertility issues or not, it’s time to meet myself in this space to release the giant burden and tension from my body. I have made the decision to actively heal from the trauma I have experienced in terms of birth, sexual assault, violence, and generational trauma.
Story Time: Hospitals Are Not (Usually) the Safest Place to Birth
We all have a perception of birth that has been shaped by experiences and the stories we have heard. For many people today, these stories are stories of uncontrollable pain and fear. The media portrays women screaming, being rushed through the hospital while birthing. But I have a different perception of birth. I believe birth is a normal physiological function humans have been doing since the dawn of time. We can do it on our own, without medication or intervention, and in an empowered way.
Holistic Breastfeeding Guide: Questions, Challenges, and Solutions
I think we’ve all heard the many, many reasons breastfeeding is beneficial for babies from complete nutrients to antibodies and more. Although many parents understand these amazing benefits, we also tend to worry about our ability to breastfeed successfully. I’ve noticed this boil down to two real issues: pain or discomfort and low supply (or perceived low supply). Luckily there are solutions to these problems.
List of Resources for Abortion Options in Non-Friendly States
Need an abortion? Need help funding an abortion? Not sure what to do with frozen embryos in a post-roe world? Check out these resources
Black Maternal Health Week
Founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., Black Maternal Health Week is a week of awareness, activism, and community- building aimed at amplifying the voices of Black Mamas, bringing visibility to Black-led maternal health initiatives, and centering the values and traditions of the reproductive and birth justice movements.