Empowered by Birth PLLC

08/29/2026

It’s Quad Cities Birth Fair day!!!

So much planning, effort and care is poured into this event from your hosts & we are so excited to full MercadoOnFifth with families and providers eager to serve! 🙌🏼

Come see us anytime 10-2 today for rockstar food trucks, face painting and bounce house fun for the kiddos and walk around and say hey to some really awesome providers in the QCA!

Whether you’re hoping to start or in the thick of growing a family, we want to meet you! Bring your whole fam, your sister, your neighbor, your mom 💛

See ya soon 🥳🥳🥳

07/19/2026

07/17/2026

Breathe. Connect. Move. Learn. Relax. 😌

Prenatal pelvic floor birth prep is an hour focused on you & your baby— your connection and teamwork as you navigate through this pregnancy together 💞

Learn movement and breath work that will benefit you through your pregnancy, empower you through labor and childbirth 💛 and prepare for early postpartum.

Next class: 8/1 @ 9AM at {M}otherhood Matters

Register: link in bio or c/p this link 🔗 https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15245628&calendarID=9885999

Hope to see you there! 🤰🏼🫶🏼

07/06/2026

Stepping back into the social media world to announce that Saturday morning class is baaaaccccckkkk! 💃🏼

🗓️: July 11
⏰: 8:30-9:30 AM
📍: {M}otherhood Matters

🔗 in bio or find class registration action at : www.motherhoodmatterswellness.com/schedule

This class is intentionally designed for breath work, mobility, stability and connection — all with your pelvic floor health in mind 🤌🏼

Pregnant friends, I hope to see you there 🫶🏼

07/03/2026

Still have a couple spots left for next Tuesday! 🤍

https://www.refugewellnesscollective.com/events

✨ Mindful Movement for Birth Prep ✨

This hour-long class is designed to help you slow down, tune in, and create space for both you and your baby to work together in preparation for birth.

Through guided breathwork, pelvic floor relaxation cues for tension relief balanced with intentional strength and stability exercises, you’ll support the natural changes your body experiences during pregnancy while building confidence for labor and postpartum recovery.

This is more than movement — it’s an opportunity to reconnect with your body, calm your nervous system, and feel supported in your journey to birth.

You’ll leave feeling:
🤍 Relaxed
🤍 More connected to your body + baby
🤍 Empowered and prepared for birth

All levels welcome. Come as you are. ✨

First Tuesday, monthly at 🫶🏼

To register: www.refugewellnesscollective.com/events

07/02/2026

07/01/2026

I have learned so much from Kenzie, it’s taken me so long to come up with the words for this birth story to post because I know how sappy and long this post would have to be to truly explain it all accurately.

From the day I met her and Susan McLoone for queso and margs, I knew I wanted to be a part of the birth work magic they are creating with the love and support they poured into the world. I learned not only how to be a better doula, but to be more patient, more graceful and more generous.

To learn how to be a better doula from her, and then turn around and get to be HER doula was such an honor and gift.

The selflessness it took to navigate through this surrogacy journey, the genuine care and love she put into it every step of the way, the heartache through the struggles and the excitement for Mary and Paul to welcome their baby into the world was not only admirable and inspirational— it’s something I will never forget.

She labored through the early morning before she called me to come over. By the time I got there, she was already working through each contraction intuitively — she knew what to do and did it so gracefully.

Throughout the morning, in the quiet comfort of her safe space with her husband by her side and birth team close by, each contraction led to one incredible moment where she called out for Mary and birthed Cade in the pool and right into his mother’s arms. A moment that was longed for and dreamed about, coming to fruition. They leaned into each other for that long, beautiful moment with this sweet baby between them — a moment of relief and joy.

I am still in awe of the sacrifice, the selflessness, the care and love that went into this sweet baby boy’s birth.
I’m in awe of Kenzie and her strength, resilience and grace.
I am grateful to have been her doula for this birth.
I am grateful to work alongside her, caring for moms and their babes.
I am grateful to continue learning from her.
I am grateful for her friendship.

Also grateful for top notch birth teamwork with Sarah Moore, LCPM, LM CPM, BSM 💛🙌🏼

You are so very loved, Cade 💙