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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 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 🤣

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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

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The “emergency” you hear about in birth stories rarely comes out of nowhere.

In the hospital, it often starts small.
Induction. More monitoring. Limited movement.
Stronger contractions. More pain.
Epidural. Slower labor.
Then pitocin. Then more monitoring.

And suddenly… it’s an “emergency.”

This is the cascade of interventions.
And it’s a big reason why so many women walk away from birth feeling shaken, overwhelmed, or traumatized.

In the U.S., 1 in 3 women report traumatic feelings about their birth. That is not random.

This is not to say hospital birth cannot be empowering. It absolutely can be. But that is not the norm when you walk in unprepared and unaware of how quickly things can shift.

After I started taking my OWN birth prep more seriously, using proven strategies to prepare my mind and body and actually undo the fear I had built up around birth, everything changed.

I went into labor at home with zero fear.
And not once did I wish for an epidural.

Want to walk into your homebirth feeling fully prepared?

• 100% confidence in your body
• Know what’s normal vs not
• Stay calm if plans change or transfer is needed
• Know how to move through each stage of labor
• Trust your partner knows exactly how to support you
…and so much more…

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Homebirth isn’t a magic wand to avoid birth trauma, it requires careful prep.

“Pain-free birth”?

Birth prep isn’t JUST about breathing and mindset

Yes, your hormones matter
Yes, you can reduce pain by working with your body

But if you don’t understand what actually creates stress in labor
you’ll break that hormonal flow the second things get intense

That’s the piece most women are missing

Real prep is deeper than affirmations
It’s how you think, how you move, and how supported you are when it matters

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I guess she’s a little bit in-form-ed.


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People are always saying things like:

“Why would you have your baby at home?”
“Why not just go to the hospital where emergency services are right there?”

And I get it.

But I thought these answers were really interesting—because we talk a lot about why someone might choose homebirth…

…but not as much about what women actually experience when they do.

One thing that’s really important to understand about birth:

A woman has to feel safe in order for her body to open and work the way it’s designed to.

For some women, that’s the hospital—especially when there are higher risk factors.

But for many women…

That place is home.

Not because it’s trendy.
Not because it’s “anti-hospital.”
But because of how they’re cared for there.

If you’re planning a homebirth and want to make sure you’re fully prepared—

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I know homebirth is not possible for everyone. I know.

But it is possible for more than the 1 to 2 percent of women currently choosing it.

“I can’t afford it. My insurance won’t cover it.”
I understand. Truly.

The good news is there are workarounds. Insurance reimburses more homebirths than they will ever admit. You just have to know how to navigate it.

Send me a DM. I can help.

“My husband won’t let me.”
Alright. We can work with that.

Have you done a free consult with a homebirth midwife and let him ask every single question?
Have you watched The Business of Being Born together? That one tends to open eyes.

“We’re not set up for it.”
Honestly, you need less than you think. Warm towels. A supportive provider. A plan.

The list goes on.

👉Are you planning a homebirth?
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This is the part most moms skip…
but it makes a huge difference in how your birth actually feels.

Pelvic floor PT can support you through your entire pregnancy and birth in ways most moms have no idea about:

• Helps baby get into a better position
• Reduces hip and pelvic pain
• Teaches you how to actually relax during labor
• Improves pushing so you’re not fighting your body
• Can help prevent tearing
• Supports core strength as your belly grows
• Helps with pressure, heaviness, or “something feels off” down there
• Can even help with faster, smoother postpartum recovery

Honestly SO worth it.

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