Origins Women’s Care

I truly hope it has. For the last ten years of my life I have watched women meet the strongest versions of themselves as they evolve through motherhood. Motherhood is the most powerful, intense, beautiful, magical, transformative season that allows for so many variables to coexist all at once. And mothers persevere through it all. And to add more beauty, mothers carry other mothers, when we need reassurance or guidance, mothers inspire us to turn within and trust that powerful voice.
It may not be every day, it may take some time to notice, but I hope every mother sees truly how badass you are. Not just today, but the days in between. No one can do it like you.

And if you doubt yourself as you lean into Matrescence, worrying if you’re a good mother, is what makes you one.
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1- Did you know studies show 12 oz of fish/seafood each week while pregnant correlate to higher IQ. I cannot recommend book and research enough. Her blog is full of research to guide nutrition choices during this season.

2- The importance of folic acid has been a topic every pregnant person hears about. But did you know that this synthetic form can actually increase inflammation, chance of miscarriage and even has some studies suggesting links to tongue ties. And is found so commonly in prenatals. Folate or Methylfolate are the naturally occurring forms found in foods and can be used by the body more efficiently. This is just ONE factor to consider when choosing a prenatal supplement for preconception, pregnancy or postpartum. My top recommendation is and . Both of these supplements prioritize whole food ingredients without compromising quality or absorption and maintain high daily value goals to supplement with your diet.

3- Not everyone will be your cup of tea, and that’s ok- it’s important to understand that sooner than later. Maybe someone else had a great experience, but this is yours. So make sure you feel fully supported and aligned.

4- Well rounded education is paramount during this ever evolving season. To invest in your knowledge is one of the most valuable tools you can have.

5- Hire the doula. If you connect with them, you’ll have no regrets. Even as a midwife, my doula was the third person I told of my pregnancy-I wanted to make sure we were locked in. And they’re not only for labor, they’re just as helpful postpartum.

6- Registries can feel overwhelming and the internet can make you think you need all the gadgets and tools. The reality is - simple is more practical. Registries like have “fund” options where people can send money directly to you for various funds. Adding service based options for friends and family to contribute to will reduce your target return trips, help you towards important goals and keep you feeling supported long after the shower and the birth.

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One year later, I took the opportunity to take my little guy on the last hike I went on in our pregnancy. I was 36 weeks and 4 days on our last hike (last photo) and unaware I’d meet him on the outside just a week and a half later. Getting to take him, although sadly less snow, was so special. One year later, motherhood, matrescence, has anchored me to presence and my purpose in ways I didn’t know existed. It hasn’t limited me the way society paints it. It’s helped me to tune in. And getting to share every bit of special, beautiful, part of this world, with him, is such a gift.
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Sometimes love is middle of the night footsies around a sleeping baby.

I subconsciously search for my hubby during the night for safety, connection, reassurance. But if I sleep more soundly knowing my husband is close, as a grown woman with a fully developed frontal lobe and honed self regulation skills - how could I expect my baby to need anything less.

To us, supporting this attachment is beneficial in multiple ways and I couldn’t imagine it any different.

Our baby has known this closeness through growing within my body, to now exploring the world beyond it.

It’s not a bad habit.
It’s not ruining my relationship.
We don’t need to train biology.

There’s no perfect way, as long as we lean into what feels right.
And really, who benefits from me battling my intuition?

So our game of nighttime footsies feels reassuring in more ways than one.

We thrive through this connection as babies and continue searching for it as adults.

In healthcare, language quietly shapes the relationship between provider and the one receiving care.

I choose to use the word client instead of patient. Not to dismiss traditional systems, but to reflect the model of care I that feels authentic to my practice.

Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum are not illnesses to be managed — they are physiologic, transformative seasons that deserve support, education, and partnership.

While I bring training and experience to our work together, you remain the central voice in your care.

And this is the culture of care I’m committed to holding.

I’m curious - what language felt supportive to you during your care? What didn’t?

Found this Mothers Magazine from my dad’s birth in 1948. This was given to families as they were discharged from the hospital. Ranging from breastfeeding information, first foods like cod liver oil, meat, eggs, liver, and for the mother. Songs to sing your baby. Bathing info and cleaning their eyes with boric acid. New vaccine recommendations, wearing a girdle post delivery to help keep your shape. Diapering and chambering (elimination communication). Some of this feels timeless and some disturbing to me.
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You are not “spoiling your baby” by contact napping, holding them too much, or picking them up when they cry out for you. In contrast, you are helping them develop healthy attachment, security, and encouraging brain growth every time you are “nap trapped”. Let’s normalize not fighting our intuition in parenthood, whatever that looks like for you 🌞

Not a fan of placentas.

Ollie participated with every part of his moms labor and birth but I guess this was his limit 🤣