Let's be honest, Labor is probably the only time in your life where someone might look you dead in the eyes and say: “Yep. That sound you’re making? Keep doing that.” And somehow it makes complete sense. Because birth is intense, powerful, physical, and unlike anything most people have ever experienced before. When contractions get stronger, many birthing people naturally find ways to cope that might seem a little… unhinged from the outside. But here’s the thing: A lot of tho
If you’ve started thinking about your birth, chances are you’ve opened a notes app, downloaded a template, or pinned a “dream birth plan” on Pinterest. And while I love a clear vision for your birth—what most people don’t realize is this: A birth plan isn’t the thing that creates a positive, empowered experience. It’s the preparation behind it. Because birth doesn’t follow a script. It unfolds. It shifts. And sometimes, it asks you to make decisions in moments you didn’t expe
