Just like any VBAC birth story, mine really begins with a cesarean. My son, Finn, was born in March of 2021. One day I’ll share more about his story, but for now I’ll give you a condensed version — We found out he was breech at 35 weeks, I scheduled a cesarean for 39 weeks but hoped he would turn before then…

Our brave mother this week, Emily Orcutt, had to face not only the journey into motherhood, but also an unexpected change in birth centers. Emily, a fellow doula, handled these challenges with such grace and courage. I can't wait to share with you her heartfelt journey that's all about surprises, adaptability, and unyielding strength…

Welcome to the kickoff of our new blog series dedicated to the real, raw, beautiful birth stories that rarely get told. I firmly believe in the power of storytelling - it's a time-honored way of passing down wisdom, fostering community, and connecting on a deeper level. In a world that often feels fast-paced and fragmented, these narratives can ground us and remind us of our shared human experiences…

You’re in labor! Yay! But all of a sudden, things begin to pick up faster than you can process. You leave your house to drive to your birth location… but baby is coming NOW. It’s something that we always hope doesn’t happen to us… and it probably won’t. But here’s what to do in case it does. Partners, these instructions are for you. Because the birthing person should never be expected to remember ANYTHING when they’re pushing a baby out…