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I’ve stood at both bedsides. I’ve watched birth unfold under bright hospital lights and in not so bright lights of home....
07/09/2026

I’ve stood at both bedsides. I’ve watched birth unfold under bright hospital lights and in not so bright lights of home.

Working as a labor nurse showed me how often fear, speed, and routine can replace trust and patience. And the consequences of that are not invisible.

That’s why I truly care so much about helping other mamas learn the things I wish I knew before I had my first baby at home :)

ARE YOU PLANNING A HOMEBIRTH?

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Inside, I’ll share my 3 secrets to a calm, confident homebirth, even if everyone thinks you’re crazy.

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While diet is extremely important during pregnancy (and I’ll always encourage you to eat nourishing foods)… the truth is...
07/05/2026

While diet is extremely important during pregnancy (and I’ll always encourage you to eat nourishing foods)… the truth is, a GOOD prenatal vitamin is also important.

Not just grabbing the cheapest one off the grocery store shelf and hoping it’s safe.

Many prenatals have been found to contain heavy metals like lead and cadmium, and lots of brands don’t even publish their testing.

Your body (and your baby!) deserve better than that. A high-quality prenatal with bioavailable nutrients, third-party testing, and clean ingredients helps fill the gaps that diet alone often can’t.

Here’s what I look for in a prenatal vitamin as a Labor nurse and Homebirth mama (this is not medical advice, alwasy check with your doctor or midwife + gut instinct before making medical choices)

1. Third party testing (a lot of vitamins have heavy medals in them)

2. Bioavailable forms of nutrients (the kind your body actually uses)
-Folate → look for 5-MTHF (methylfolate), especially if you have MTHFR variants.
-B12 → look for methylcobalamin, an active form your body can use.
These forms support better absorption.

3. Iron — dosed separately.
Too much iron can cause constipation + nausea.
Blood tests (ferritin, CBC) show what you actually need.

Red Flags in a Prenatal
-No third-party testing or transparency
-Mega-doses of folic acid with no medical reason
-Gummies that leave out iron + key nutrients
-No sourcing or heavy-metal testing

Sources:
Clean Label Project. Supplement Study: Prenatal Vitamins. 2023.
Needed Labs. White Paper on Prenatal Nutrition Gaps. 2023.
(NIH). Office of Dietary Supplements – Folate & Pregnancy. Updated 2024.
(WHO). Guideline: Daily iron and folic acid supplementation in pregnant women. 2024.

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Naegele’s Rule - the formula behind your due date - was created over **200 years ago**, based on the idea that all women...
07/02/2026

Naegele’s Rule - the formula behind your due date - was created over **200 years ago**, based on the idea that all women have perfect 28-day cycles and ovulate on day 14.

That’s not reality.

Only about **4% of babies** are born on their estimated due date, yet we treat it like a countdown clock. When that date passes, the pressure ramps up - from providers, family, and even ourselves.

Pregnancy length varies naturally. A LOT.
And variation ≠ something is wrong.

When we fixate on a date, we create stress.
Stress creates tension.
And tension does NOTTTT help labor.

Your body knows when your baby is ready - not a math equation from the 1800s.

SOURCES

-Jukic et al., Human Reproduction (2013)
-Bull et al., npj Digital Medicine (2019)
-ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 146
-Mittendorf et al., Obstetrics & Gynecology (1990)

ARE YOU PLANNING A HOMEBIRTH?

Comment “BLIND” and I’ll send you my free quiz that will help you identify any blindspots you might have in your birth prep :)
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Nobody wants to be working during holidays, including me. But at what cost? No, I don’t think all inductions are evil. Y...
06/30/2026

Nobody wants to be working during holidays, including me. But at what cost?

No, I don’t think all inductions are evil.

Yes, I have seen positive induction stories as well.

But it shouldn’t be even one story.

And yet, it’s the story of thousands and thousands.

With 1 in 3 women reporting birth trauma,
it’s time these stories are heard.

ARE YOU PLANNING A HOMEBIRTH?

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comment READY for everything i know about prepping for a homebirth 🤍trying to be perfect in pregnancy is its own kind of...
06/29/2026

comment READY for everything i know about prepping for a homebirth 🤍

trying to be perfect in pregnancy is its own kind of stress, and stress isn’t actually what “healthy” means

// i think a lot of us crunchy moms put so much pressure on ourselves to do everything right that we forget the goal was never perfection, it was just a healthy mom and baby

sometimes that’s parmesan cheese and a nap instead of a perfectly balanced macro plate and a workout you don’t have energy for

same goes for birth prep. you don’t need to do everything perfectly, you just need an actual plan
that’s what the homebirth readiness method is.

>>8 weeks of guided prep covering your mind, your body, your partner, and your home, plus live weekly coaching calls with me and a community of other homebirth moms doing this alongside you

no fluff, no overwhelm, just the stuff that actually matters when labor gets real

comment READY and i’ll send you the link

Growing a baby and giving birth is more than a physical event - it is initiation.There is something so intentional in th...
06/27/2026

Growing a baby and giving birth is more than a physical event - it is initiation.

There is something so intentional in the way we are stretched, challenged, and changed throughout pregnancy and birth.

It’s not to break us. It’s to prepare us.

When a baby is born, a mother is born too.

Birth is the doorway into a life of giving, trusting, nurturing, and surrendering.

It may be the first time we learn that our instincts are not something to doubt but something to lean into.

That our body knows, our baby knows. And that we are already exactly what our baby needs to survive in this world.

The intensity of birth isn’t a punishment or something to fear.

It is a gift, a reminder that we are stronger than we think.
We can do hard things.

Birth is the beginning.

Are you planning a homebirth?

🌺🌸Comment “READY” to get everything I know as a labor and delivery nurse and homebirth mom about giving birth at home ❤️

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Monday thoughts on motherhood ❤️homebirth prep, homebirth tips, natural birth planning, unmedicated birth, birth educati...
05/18/2026

Monday thoughts on motherhood ❤️


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Hear me out: It’s super rare to be like “I’m gonna try to go without the epidural” and then go to place where they give ...
05/15/2026

Hear me out:

It’s super rare to be like “I’m gonna try to go without the epidural” and then go to place where they give epidurals and not end up getting one.

Because when transition hits- or when things get more intense- most women are like “ohhh wow I need to do something about this discomfort”

So if you want an unmedicated birth- take the epidural right off the table and put it all over your birth plan for them to not even mention it- or give birth at home where there’s no option for one haha 🤣

PLANNING A HOMEBIRTH ??

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UNTIL TONIGHT AT 9P EST ONLY!!!!!! Comment “READY” to get 50% off your homebirth prep!- This is perfect if you’re due Se...
05/06/2026

UNTIL TONIGHT AT 9P EST ONLY!!!!!!

Comment “READY” to get 50% off your homebirth prep!

- This is perfect if you’re due Sept-Dec 2026 and want the deeper prep that most women wish they had before their birth!

People love to assume homebirth is the “risky” optionBut what actually makes birth risky is going into it unpreparedYes,...
04/29/2026

People love to assume homebirth is the “risky” option

But what actually makes birth risky is going into it unprepared

Yes, the research shows that for low risk women with a trained midwife, homebirth can be just as safe as hospital birth, with fewer interventions and lower c section rates

But that outcome does not happen by accident

It happens when you take responsibility for your preparation

Mentally
Processing fear so you are not bringing tension into labor

Physically
Preparing your body so baby has space and labor can actually progress

Logistically
Knowing what is normal, what is not, and having a clear plan if things change or transfer is needed

Homebirth is not a magic fix
It is a setting that protects physiology when you are actually ready for it

A skilled midwife matters
But your preparation matters just as much

That is exactly why I am building this

A small group, high touch live cohort where you get real time guidance, feedback, and the deeper prep most women do not even realize they are missing

This is not just information
This is hands on, real support as you prepare for your birth

If you are planning a homebirth and want to do this right

👉👉Comment WAITLIST and I will get you first access, 50% off, and bonuses when it opens (ONLY AVAILABLE THIS WEEK!!!)

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